Maintenance PlannerScheduler

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Itron is looking for a highly organized and detailoriented Planner Scheduler to join our Maintenance team at our West Union facility. In this role you will be responsible for planning coordinating and scheduling preventive maintenance repairs and other maintenance activities to ensure the efficient operation of machinery equipment and facilities. You will work closely with maintenance technicians supervisors and other stakeholders to ensure timely of maintenance tasks and minimize downtime.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations equipment usage and historical data.
• Task Scheduling: Coordinate with Production teams to schedule repairs routine maintenance inspections and equipment downtime ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Resource Management: Ensure that necessary parts materials and tools are available for scheduled maintenance activities.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities including work orders completed tasks and inventory levels. Generate regular reports on work progress maintenance costs and equipment reliability.
• Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with external contractors and suppliers to schedule thirdparty services ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual agreements.
• Work Order Management: Oversee the creation tracking and closeout of work orders ensuring they are completed within established timelines.
• Optimization: Analyze and identify opportunities to optimize maintenance schedules improve equipment uptime and enhance overall maintenance processes.
• Compliance: Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations company policies and industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in the evaluation and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3 years of experience in maintenance scheduling or planning preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS) equipment diagnostics and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Strong organizational time management and communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify practical solutions.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Maintenance or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Certifications in maintenance management (e.g. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional CMRP) are a plus.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible nondiscriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

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Itron enables utilities and cities to safely securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks software services meters and sensors to better manage electricity gas water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.