Maintenance Specialist

Prysmian is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is committed to excellence as we help transform the world around us.

Team Overview & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for providing a range of engineering services to the Indianapolis plant specific to the repair, restoration, installation and project management for site buildings, grounds, equipment, and machinery. This includes project management from conception through implementation. All decisions shall be made with the goal of minimizing EHS impacts and manufacturing costs while maximizing product quality and process efficiencies. The incumbent reports to the Engineering Manager and works closely with all groups in the plant and with technical colleagues throughout the business.

What you’ll do:

- Demonstrate a commitment to EHS by supporting and participating initiatives and by considering the impact of all processes on the environment and occupational health and safety of our workforce.

- Direct maintenance personnel in the repair, restoration, installation and project management for site buildings, grounds, equipment, and machinery

- Provide competent and timely engineering support for the correction of process equipment deficiencies, improvements in equipment and processes, installation of new or refurbished equipment, and facilities maintenance and improvement.

- Collaborate with the Engineering team to prepare capital requests. When appropriate lead teams, participate as a team member, or assume entire responsibility for projects from concept to implementation including design, justification, construction, purchase, installation, operation, and cost control. Follow-up after startup to insure proper operation and reliability. Adopt a “hands on” approach when necessary to ensure effective startup of new equipment and proper training of department and plant personnel.

- Assist maintenance personnel, when needed, in troubleshooting problems with equipment and systems. Encourage employees to solve problems on their own and to utilize all resources available to them (i.e., engineering, drawings, manuals etc.)

- Execute spending authority in such a way that supports the budget, and seeks cost saving opportunities.

Qualifications:

- Five plus years of experience.

- Knowledgeable in the field of electrical and/or electronics to help troubleshoot, repair, and replace.

- Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing principles to lead and/or facilitate improvement projects.

- 2+ years’ industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience with working and directing teams.

- Skill in facilitating and working through others to complete projects.

- Planning, leadership, and administrative skills, along with critical thinking and ability to achieve results and improve key metrics.

- Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks, and deal easily with pressure.

- Knowledgeable in OSHA and NEC regulations and safety leadership principles to lead associates in the identification and correction of at-risk behaviors and unsafe conditions.

- Microsoft Office Products and Basic Manufacturing Systems.

- Project management and leadership skills.

Preferred:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technician.

- Six Sigma training and applications.

- Experience in an operator led environment.

About Encore Wire:

Encore Wire began its legacy as a residential building wire manufacturer in a 68,000 sq. ft. building in McKinney, Texas. We have expanded every couple of years, and, 35 years later, have grown organically into a 460-acre campus with over 3.5 million square feet under roof. Today, Encore Wire offers building wire in both copper and aluminum for residential, commercial and industrial applications.As we prepare for the future of building wire, our philosophy is simple; keep the focus on our customers and their needs. That’s why Encore Wire works hard, in partnership with our customers, to bring them labor-saving products like our spool-free PullPro®; and the industry’s first self-spinning and 360-degree maneuverable Reel Payoff®. In addition to our labor-saving products, we offer unmatched delivery and service that is guaranteed to provide you with the ultimate wire buying experience.To learn more about our labor-saving products and solutions, please visit us online at www.encorewire.com.