Maintenance Planner

Prysmian; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Maintenance Planner at its McKinney, TX operation to lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of preventive and predictive maintenance activities. You will work with maintenance and operations to maximize labor utilization, improve equipment uptime, and standardize maintenance procedures.

The role requires CMMS experience, Excel/Smartsheet proficiency, and a hands-on, self-motivated mindset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams to standardize practices.
• Review equipment docs to develop SOPs and maintenance jobs.
• Develop and optimize the preventive maintenance program for reliability.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to maximize labor and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate parts kitting to ensure materials are available.
• Conduct weekly maintenance tool room audits.
• Monitor planning metrics and propose efficiency improvements.
• Support continuous improvement by streamlining maintenance workflows.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Industrial environment

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

HTML

CMMS

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

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 Operation 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.

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.

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