Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Prysmian is the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions. From underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, to medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors, we keep the lights on. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission connecting the world.

Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire operating one of Prysmian's most advanced single-campus manufacturing operations.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you're based and whatever you do, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions, Paid Holidays and Vacation. Starting Pay: $31/hr Schedule: Mon-Fri (7am - 5pm)

The Maintenance Planner is a key member of the Maintenance Support team responsible for maintaining, improving, and standardizing maintenance procedures that drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency. This role leads the planning, scheduling, and coordination of preventive and predictive maintenance activities while continuously evaluating and enhancing maintenance processes, documentation, and controls. The successful candidate will work closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to optimize workforce productivity, reduce maintenance costs, improve equipment uptime, and ensure maintenance procedures are accurate, consistent, and aligned with best practices. Strong CMMS experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach are essential.

Maintenance Planner Responsibilities:

• Maintain, review, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams to identify process improvements and implement standardized maintenance practices.
• Review equipment documentation, including manuals, drawings, and technical specifications, to develop, update, and improve preventive maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and planned maintenance jobs.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the preventive maintenance program to support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize labor utilization while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Coordinate and maintain parts kitting processes to ensure maintenance personnel have the necessary materials available prior to scheduled work.
• Conduct weekly maintenance tool room audits to ensure organization, inventory accuracy, and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Monitor maintenance planning metrics and recommend procedural improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term equipment performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline maintenance workflows and enhance overall maintenance effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recent experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and/or Smartsheet.
• 1–3 years of maintenance planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude.
• Associate degree in a technical field, or 4+ years of experience as a machine repair technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using HTML.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive continuous process improvements with minimal supervision.