Maintenance Planner

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* Who We Are:

** Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  Maintenance Planner Technical Responsibilities
* Work Request Screening & Work Order Creation
* Review all incoming work requests to confirm correct asset identification, failure codes, priority level, and requested scope.
* Eliminate duplicate requests and screen for approval criteria consistent with the Albertville work management process.
* Ensure accurate classification of work (corrective, preventive, predictive, capital support, etc.).Job Plan Development
* Create detailed job plans including:
* Step-by-step task instructions
* Estimated labor hours and required craft skills
* Parts, materials, and consumables with correct inventory references
* Required tools, test equipment, and lifting/rigging needs
* Safety requirements, permits, and energy isolation methods
* Validate job plans against OEM manuals, engineering drawings, technical procedures, and asset history.

Maintenance Backlog Management
* Maintain a structured, prioritized backlog consistent with asset criticality, RIME rankings, and operational risk.
* Ensure all jobs meet scheduling readiness criteria (materials staged, permits identified, job plan complete).
* Review backlog aging and collaborate with operations to align windows of opportunity.

Scheduling Interface
* Provide fully planned work to the scheduler in support of weekly and long-range schedules.
* Participate in weekly scheduling meetings to review scope, resource availability, and job constraints.
* Coordinate with operations to validate machine availability and required downtime.

Post-Execution Closeout & Feedback Loop
* Verify accuracy of labor entries, material usage, and technical feedback on completed work orders.
* Ensure technicians provide meaningful notes for failure mode identification and PM/PdM program refinement.
* Communicate deviations and improvement opportunities to maintenance supervisors and reliability engineering.

Technical Documentation & CMMS Accuracy
* Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment records, and job plan libraries.
* Ensure CMMS master data (assets, parts, PMs, procedures) are accurate and aligned with field conditions.
* Support continuous improvement of the PM/PdM program using inspection results, failure history, and technician feedback.

Required Technical Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft).
* Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, etc. are essential.
* Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, including PM optimization principles.
* Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, eMaint, etc.).
* Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM equipment documentation.
* Understanding asset criticality ranking and maintenance prioritization methods.
* Familiarity with the full maintenance Work Management Process (request → approval → prioritization → planning → scheduling → execution →…