Maintenance Planner

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner for a temporary position of 12 months to join our team working for a sustainable future.

The preferred location for this position is in Vaasa, Finland, with the flexibility of remote working options.

What you will be doing  

The position involves a main responsibility of maintenance planning support towards long term service agreements in Marine 4-stroke portfolio. Your work will include providing quarterly reports, budgets & scope of work for overhauls, following up on performed services and updating the supporting software tools accordingly. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of our energetic maintenance management team with diverse expertise.  

 As a Maintenance Planner, your work will focus on these responsibilities:  

• Preparing maintenance plan for each contract in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Planning and coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and overhauls.
• Planning the resources and competences for execution of field work.
• Building and maintaining good communication with Contract Managers and customers, external providers and other stakeholders in the Wärtsilä organization.
• Follow up executed and postponed maintenance tasks and improvements.
• Preparing and monitoring maintenance budget for the annual contract budgeting on behalf of the customer.
• Assisting in the development of our tools.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:  

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Productional engineering or equivalent
• Theoretical 4-stroke diesel engine knowledge
• Basic IT-software skills (e.g. office 365)
• Good co-operation, teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel if needed

As an ideal candidate you might also have:

• Field service experience on Marine 4-s engines
• Knowledge of CMMS, PMS tools. IBM Maximo or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills
• Understanding of contractual and financial business

Why you and us?  

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps  

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our career’s portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.  

For further questions please reach out to Fazreen Aris, Manager, Maintenance Planning 4S Marine through fazreen.aris@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).  

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy! 

Last application date: 30/04/2026 

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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