Maintenance Planner

Role Summary

Maintenance Planner responsible for coordinating maintenance and project activities to minimize downtime and support manufacturing reliability. Works with the engineering team to ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, and safety standards, reads equipment schematics/blueprints/engineering drawings, and calibrates production and facility equipment. Contributes to designing and installing electrical sensors or control systems and trains others to uphold Pfizer standards and values.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to team deliverables, representing the work group within department teams, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.
• Complete various assignments based on established procedures, identify process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.
• Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups, and proactively resolve non-routine problems by making informed decisions.
• Work under general supervision, independently handle recurring assignments, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.
• Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment, and hold oneself accountable to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, while training others.
• Adhere to safety procedures, job safety analysis (JSA), and safe work permits, ensuring compliance with plant safety programs.
• Coordinate maintenance and project activities with production personnel to minimize downtime, and understand general shop safety practices.
• Ensure utility activities comply with SOPs, cGMP, and other regulatory practices, and read and follow equipment schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Perform calibration of production and facility equipment, use electrical testing equipment safely, analyze and resolve equipment problems, instruct other technicians, and design and install electrical sensors or control systems.

Qualifications

• Required: 4+ years of experience
• Required: Solid understanding of basic mathematics and general trades such as construction, electrical, and machine shop
• Required: Ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems
• Required: Proficiency in computer skills
• Required: Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical and/or Bio-Pharmaceutical experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) operations
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Preferred: Excellent organizational skills
• Preferred: Strong attention to detail
• Preferred: Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Course work or equivalent experience in electromechanical technology
• Certification in the assigned area if applicable

Skills

• Reading and following equipment schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Calibrating production and facility equipment
• Using electrical testing equipment safely
• Troubleshooting equipment problems and implementing solutions
• Designing and installing electrical sensors or control systems
• Instructing and training other technicians
• Coordinating maintenance and project activities with production personnel
• Ensuring compliance with safety programs and regulatory practices (SOPs, cGMP)
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Mental requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis
• Non-standard work schedule, travel or environment: Adhere to safe work practices and aseptic gowning
• Work location: On Premise