Lead Document Control Specialist - Engine Power Plants Projects

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Lead Document Controller – Engine Power Plants Projects to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, with the preferred location in Houston, Texas, USA. Alternative locations such as Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Melbourne, Florida; and Herndon, Virginia may also be considered.

This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence two days per week

What You Will Be Doing

As a Lead Document Controller, you will manage document control activities for US-based Engine Power Plant projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from sales through engineering, construction, and installation phases. You will ensure timely and accurate distribution, review, and approval of project documentation, while collaborating closely with local project teams and liaising with global Document Control resources. You will report directly to the General Manager, Project Documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute company document management routines and best practices in customer delivery projects.
• Prepare and maintain project document control-related training packages for project teams and support functions.
• Assist during the project sales phase with documentation-related requirements.
• Manage the requirements and risks during the project.
• Prepare a document management and control plan for the project.
• Ensure successful delivery of documentation in accordance with contractual requirements by supporting and advising project teams and external partners in document control activities.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as required.
• Communicate and promote awareness of processes and standards where required.
• Supervise and advise Document Controllers as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, production economics, IT), or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in Document Control within large-scale projects, preferably in construction or engineering.
• A general understanding of business tools related to project management methodologies is required
• Strong knowledge of document and content management principles and systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and cooperation skills across functions and businesses.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in English is required. Additional language skills, such as Spanish and/or Portuguese, are considered an advantage.
• Ability to work across time zones and travel as needed.

Last application date: 14/12/2025 

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.