Maintenance Planner

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Maintenance Planner

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and safety-minded Maintenance Management team.

What will you be doing

As a Maintenance Planner, you will prepare maintenance plans, plan scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, overhauls. You will Maintain good communication with Contract Managers and customers. The ideal candidate has an education in Mechanical / Productional engineering and is experienced with marine diesel engines.

As a Maintenance Planner, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of maintenance plans for each contract in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Planning all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance including equipment that is not engines.
• 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.
• Swing-set planning Requirements (Several components)

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

• Degree in Mechanical, Production or Marine engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with marine diesel engines
• Basic knowledge and understanding of engine functionality
• Structured and planned way of working
• Focused and Can-Do attitude 
• Knowledge about Operations & Maintenance
• Good co-operation, teamwork, and communication skills
• Maintenance Management knowhow
• Contract business understanding
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Willing to travel 20% of your time.
• IT skills seen as an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Marine engine operations and maintenance
• Marine field service maintenance experience.
• Maximo knowledge is of great benefit.
• Good presentation skills.

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. In this position, you will be a member of the Maintenance Management team at the Fort Lauderdale Expertise Centre.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, apply for this position now, we look forward to talking to you.

Last application date: 11/09/2026

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 . 

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. 

Travel Requirements: This position requires a 70% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities. 

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. 

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.