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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMalacca, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess at least a Professional Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 1 year of strong working experience in the related field is required.
  • Candidates must have a good technical background and experience with maintenance equipment and facilities.
  • Candidates must be able to read and interpret machine mechanical drawings, machine electrical and electronics drawings, and service repair manuals.
  • Candidates must be able to construct, modify, and troubleshoot electrical machines and their controllers.
  • Candidates must possess skills in rotating machine installation, programming, and diagnosis.
  • Candidates must possess programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting skills.
  • Candidates must be able to construct, troubleshoot, and modify machinery electrical control systems.
  • Candidates must be able to construct, diagnose, and modify hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and piping.
  • Candidates must be able to perform welding, lathe, and milling machining.
  • Candidates must be willing to work shifts.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Candidates must have initiative to study new technology and be flexible.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to health, safety, and environment (HSE) requirements and perform safe work in the workplace.
  • Maintain good 5S practice in the workplace and maintenance workshop.
  • Provide electrical, instrument, and mechanical maintenance to the plant on a reactive and preventative basis.
  • Assist in maintaining machine spare-part inventory levels.
  • Improve downtime by complying with Mean Down Time (MDT) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
  • Diagnose and rectify breakdowns of production machinery, facility equipment, research and development laboratory equipment, and logistics equipment.
  • Execute maintenance duties as directed by a superior.
  • Respond quickly during machine emergencies and breakdowns.
  • Communicate with other shifts verbally and in writing about the status of parts, equipment, and other matters that may affect their work.
  • Record machine breakdown job accomplishments in the communication book and JOC.
  • Ensure daily checklists are recorded and procedures are followed.
  • Comply with company procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Carry out multitask jobs and assignments to improve quality and productivity.
  • Undertake other ad hoc duties as instructed by a superior.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cable extrusion, cabling machines, and wire-drawing machines is an added advantage.

About the Company

Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Prysmian Cables & Systems is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, producing a wide range of electrical and communications cables and systems. Its products include high- and medium-voltage power cables, telecom cables, and fiber-optic solutions. These cables are built from conductors (like copper or aluminum), insulation, shields, and protective jackets, and are installed in infrastructure for power transmission, distribution, and data networks. Prysmian’s fiber and cable offerings enable reliable data transfer and energy delivery across buildings, cities, and grids. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, a history of strategic acquisitions (notably Draka in 2011 and General Cable in 2017) that expanded its footprint and product breadth, and a strong focus on cash flow to fund growth. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the cable industry by providing comprehensive, integrated cabling solutions for energy and communications infrastructure worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
Founded
1872

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