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Mentor Technical Group

Maintains compliant facilities for life science firms

Planner/Scheduler

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Associate's
South San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year technical college is preferred. In lieu of a degree, a technical college diploma with 10 or more years of experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning.
  • Previous experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food and beverage, or healthcare industries, with thorough working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Strong knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and related systems or software; Maximo is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of work management processes, labor estimating, and resource balancing.
  • Good working knowledge of facilities equipment and operations and maintenance requirements.
  • Strong understanding of proper Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety practices and procedures.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Technical writing ability.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the purchase order system and requisition procedures.
  • Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and schedule available resources and materials for preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Develop detailed work scopes and set up forecasts for resource allocation to ensure preventive and corrective work activities are completed in conjunction with manufacturing operations activities.
  • Oversee work-order activity compliance with regulatory requirements, including Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
  • Improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordinating labor, parts, materials, tools, equipment, required permits, specialized documentation, and equipment access.
  • Compile and maintain the master preventive maintenance schedule to establish the sequence and lead time of each operation, meeting scheduling dates according to production forecasts or machine-specific needs.
  • Coordinate accurately among the various maintenance groups and facility supervisors and managers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Maximo experience is highly preferred.

About the company

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Mentor Technical Group

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Mentor Technical Group supplies engineering and technical services to life science companies that need reliable, compliant facilities. Its specialists check the accuracy of manufacturing instruments and support the systems used to run regulated operations, linking practical work with the records clients need for quality oversight. The company also advises on environmental and workplace safety programs and helps clients improve how their facilities operate. Manufacturers engage Mentor for technical consulting and outsourced support, drawing on specialist teams for individual projects or continuing service needs. Founded in 2000, Mentor Technical Group is headquartered in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Retirement eligibility arrives early: Mentor advertises access to its 401(k) plan after three months.
  • Staff development has a named program: Mentor advertises additional training and certifications alongside its Employee Development Program.
  • Client work extends across equipment lifecycles: Mentor's asset programs cover commissioning, ongoing maintenance and eventual decommissioning.

What critics are saying

  • Field service entails exposure: Mentor's Oregon engineer posting warns of fumes, electrical shock and confined spaces.
  • Schedules change at short notice: Mentor's Carolina HVAC opening requires after-hours, weekend and holiday availability.
  • Entry requires specialist study: Mentor's Carlsbad calibration technician opening specifies an instrumentation engineering associate degree.

What makes Mentor Technical Group unique

  • Delivery uses its own staff: Mentor says it self-performs technical services while managing a specialist supplier network.
  • Supplier diversity includes a formal program: Mentor lists NMSDC Corporate Plus among its memberships and certifications.
  • Pipettes have specialist testing options: Mentor lists both photometric and gravimetric systems in its metrology laboratories.

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