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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Plant Maintenance Specialist

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMerlino, Province of Lodi, ItalyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Fluency in English and Italian is required.
  • A degree or high school diploma in a technical field such as Electrical or Mechanical, or equivalent, is required; a university degree in technical or engineering disciplines is a plus.
  • Two years of experience in an industrial environment and in roles closely connected with Production is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, is required.
  • Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Teamwork skills, a results-oriented approach, and an ambitious mindset are required.
  • Proactivity, dynamism, resilience, and flexibility are required.
  • Good organizational and planning skills are required.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong sensitivity to safety culture are required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance activities align with production objectives, safety standards, and company requirements.
  • Plan, prioritize, and schedule planned maintenance, line shutdowns, and emergency interventions.
  • Monitor work progress and ensure compliance with planned timelines and allocated resources.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and external contractors, including equipment manufacturers and electricians, to execute and supervise maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to defining, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance and Health, Safety & Environment procedures.
  • Support training maintenance personnel on operating procedures and company standards.
  • Work closely with area managers to coordinate and schedule plant maintenance activities.
  • Manage purchase requisitions for electrical and mechanical materials and services, and enter purchase orders into SAP.
  • Support the organization and management of electrical and mechanical technical warehouses.
  • Support management of new projects and plant modifications.
  • Participate in developing and managing digital maintenance-management tools, including breakdown ticketing systems.
  • Monitor and analyze maintenance key performance indicators, including MTTR, MTTF, and MTBF, to improve plant efficiency.
  • Communicate with suppliers to resolve quality and delivery lead-time issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SAP.
  • A university degree in technical or engineering disciplines.
  • Two years of experience in an industrial environment and in roles closely connected with Production.

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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