Projects & Reliability Manager

MY1733 Sindutch Cable Manufacturer Sdn Bhd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Focus on safety and sustainability

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Reliability & Projects Manager at our Dee Why site to oversee asset performance and drive maintenance strategies. You will lead a team focused on optimising equipment uptime and executing engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering leadership and a strong understanding of project management and reliability programs. Join us to lead key initiatives that will shape long-term operational capability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles within engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience delivering capital projects and managing reliability programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability strategy and optimise asset lifecycle.
• Deliver end-to-end capital projects with strong governance.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership and people management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication and collaboration skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Certification in Project Management, Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma

Job description

Who We Are:

From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information to every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry.

Each year, our Company manufactures thousands of KMs of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

Become part of a global network of 30,000 colleagues spanning 50 countries, all committed to connecting the planet’s pathways!

About the Role

Reporting to the Plant Director, we are seeking a Reliability & Projects Manager to lead asset performance, maintenance strategy, and capital project delivery at our Dee Why site. You will lead a Maintenance Supervisor (and a team of Trades), and be responsible for driving plant reliability, improving equipment uptime, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.

This includes but not limited managing/supporting:

• Reliability & Assets: Lead reliability strategy, optimise asset lifecycle, and embed advanced maintenance (TPM, predictive) to maximise uptime
• Capital Projects: Deliver end-to-end capital projects, ensuring strong governance, cost control, and measurable business outcomes
• HSEQ: Champion safety, compliance, and risk management, fostering a proactive safety culture
• Sustainability: Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainability targets
• Cost Management: Own maintenance and project budgets, delivering cost efficiency and savings
• Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement, boosting productivity and overall site performance

About You:

Experience

• 5+ years in leadership roles within engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing
• Proven experience delivering capital projects and managing reliability programs
• Experience leading high‑performing teams in a production environment
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of manufacturing regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Financial acumen including budgeting and cost control

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing ability
• Strategic thinking with strong problem‑solving capability
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with a drive for operational excellence

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• Additional certification in Project Management, Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma (preferred)
• Training in safety, hazard identification, and risk management

Why Join Us?

• Lead critical reliability and capital initiatives in a key manufacturing site
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a global organization
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on safety, sustainability, and performance
• Opportunity to shape long‑term operational capability and impact

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.