Chef de Projet Technique

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The Technical Project manager & Equipment is responsible for leading technical projects aimed at improving the reliability, safety, compliance, performance, and capacity of equipment at the Bazet site. In this role, he/she manages investment, modernization, reliability improvement, and equipment upgrade projects across the industrial facilities. He/she coordinates internal and external stakeholders, drives action plans related to critical equipment, and monitors technical performance indicators. When equipment performance deteriorates, recurring failures occur, or obsolescence issues arise, he/she coordinates technical investigations, defines reliability improvement actions, and ensures their implementation through to the achievement of expected results. This position reports to the Technical General Manager and is part of the Engineering Team located in Bazet and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage Technical Project & Equipment: Identify, structure, and lead projects related to equipment reliability, compliance, modernization, and capacity expansion; Define technical requirements, solutions, budgets, schedules, and resource needs; Manage projects through completion, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Manage Equipment reliability & performance: Analyze recurring failures, performance limitations, and technical risks; Lead action plans to improve equipment availability, reliability, and overall performance; Utilize technical data and performance indicators to establish improvement priorities.
• Improve Equipment: Monitor critical or underperforming equipment; Coordinate technical assessments and associated action plans; Report risks, actions, and results to relevant departments, site leadership, and Group stakeholders; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of technical standards.
• Manage Capital Projects and Technical Resources: Prepare technical and financial justifications for capital investment projects; Participate in the selection of technical solutions, suppliers, and contractors; Coordinate the activities of external service providers during project execution; Monitor budgets, costs, timelines, and project performance.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements are fully integrated into projects; Maintain regulatory and technical compliance of equipment and installations; Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical documentation and provide technical expertise to site functions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree (BSc/MSc) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing technical projects in an industrial environment.
• Fluent in French; professional English proficiency is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, problem‑solving techniques, and equipment performance improvement processes.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Regular presence on the shop floor and within industrial facilities. Availability during major technical operations, equipment commissioning, and planned shutdowns.
• Appropriate certifications and authorizations required for the activities performed.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Experience in ceramics manufacturing
  • Filtration technologies
  • Chemical processes