Sydney, AU
Mechanical Supervisor
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?
Maintenance Supervisor
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in delivering high-quality technical services and customer support. This role is critical in ensuring scheduled mechanical maintenance is performed effectively, while also supporting unplanned activities with professionalism and efficiency.
Key Accountabilities
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Plan and schedule technical labor and workshop services for mechanical maintenance in line with the annual plan.
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Adjust maintenance intervals based on OEM recommendations.
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Prepare and deliver maintenance management reports.
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Provide technical support and advice to teams and stakeholders.
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Perform troubleshooting and rectify minor defects; escalate and report major defects to the responsible department.
Main Responsibilities
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Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a trusted point of contact.
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Supervise maintenance activities on-site, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
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Lead and oversee Wärtsilä employees during maintenance operations.
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Ensure compliance with customer policies and procedures.
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Provide timely progress updates and reporting.
Development Responsibilities
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Collaborate with clients to design and implement processes for handling unplanned maintenance activities.
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Gain a thorough understanding of the EDL MRM contract deliverables and ensure successful execution at site.
Professional Skills
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Strong knowledge of Wärtsilä services, products, and field service processes.
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Solid understanding of business environments and customer operations.
Management & Leadership Competencies
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Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
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Coaching, mentoring, and team development.
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Building relationships and fostering organizational commitment.
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Results-oriented mindset with focus on quality and efficiency.
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Conflict resolution, delegation, and performance management.
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Continuous development and organizational awareness.
General Skills
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Strong cultural awareness and teamwork abilities.
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Effective presentation and representation skills.
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Internal cooperation and active listening.
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Self-management and organizational skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-class energy solutions provider, working with cutting-edge technology and a diverse team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while developing your leadership and technical expertise.
Last application date: 11/02/2026
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.
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