Engineering Technical Planner – Norwood, Massachusetts

Equans is looking for an Engineering Technical Planner Life Science!

What Equans offers you

• Group insurance from your first day of work;
• A group pension plan;
• Paid Statutory Holidays;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

The Equans Group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries and has 90,000 employees on 5 continents.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and decarbonize transportation infrastructure and mobility.

We design, install, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused in the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and Facilities Management
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Energy efficiency solutions and sustainability plan
• Building automation and controls
• Solutions for transportation and mobility

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en.

Summary 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Manager / Planner to assist and support the operations team of a large scale IFM pharmaceutical account with a strong focus on reliability engineering, technical job planning, and SOP review and compliance. This position ensures the seamless operation of technical activities and adherence to regulatory standards, optimizing system performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting the pharmaceutical environment’s strict compliance requirements. In addition the candidate will inform capital planning / replacement of assets via an asset health analysis by site. 

Description 

Key responsibilities:

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed technical plans and schedules for global manufacturing and maintenance activities.
• Ensure alignment of technical schedules with production timelines, project milestones, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and adjust plans based on changing priorities, resources, and unexpected disruptions.
• Ensure BAS systems align with pharmaceutical standards, including GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with global teams, including engineering, operations, and quality assurance, to gather inputs for technical planning.
• Act as the central liaison between facility managers and corporate leadership to communicate progress, challenges, and risks.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Partner with sustainability teams to optimize BAS systems for energy efficiency and environmental compliance.

Data Management and Reporting

• Utilize advanced planning tools and software (e.g., SAP, Primavera, or other CMMS tools) to manage and update technical plans.
• Generate detailed reports and dashboards to track project status, resource allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze historical and real-time data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

Technical and Data Management

• Focus on alarm management: ensure all BAS alarms are categorized by criticality and alarm response procedures are built to ensure proper response.
• Coordinate with the central alarm Command Center to align alarm response with global sites. The goal is to minimize labor requirements at global sites and minimize off-hour responses while ensuring uptime of systems.
• Analyze BAS performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for system optimization.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure all technical planning activities comply with industry regulations, company standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including work orders, maintenance logs, and planning records.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across global facilities.
• Identify and implement best practices in technical planning and resource management.

Skills / Qualifications / Requirement

• Is authorized to work in the US.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in planning or project management (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Advanced certifications in BAS (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell systems), project management (e.g., PMP), or energy management (e.g., CEM) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical planning, operations, or project management within the pharmaceutical or a related regulated industry.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a global or multi-site operational environment is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in planning and scheduling tools (e.g., SAP, CMMS, Primavera).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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