ESS Lifecycle Support Coordinator (Houston)

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?

Main Responsibilities

• Arrange service delivery for issues related to Wärtsilä supplied equipment for ESB installations during the entire Lifecycle Services.
• Assist in handover meeting between Project Management, ESS Lifecycle and Agreement Managers, and prepare warranty announcement. Secure quality of claim resolution process within assigned region with clear communication and follow-up on all issues (registered claims).
• Initiate and support prompt resolution of customer issues by fast and efficient warranty handling including vendor reclaiming together with internal stakeholders (Energy Storage Business(ESB), Technical Expertise Center, Agreement and Field Services teams).
• Initiate and support prompt resolution of customers issues by fast and cost-efficient way of sending manpower to site when needed by using own Field Service (FS) Resources, vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Deliver set targets for Customer Satisfaction and Hit Rate as measured through Customer Engagement Management Survey (CEM) Completeness and quality of the work performed in accordance with the ESB Lifecycle Management process.
• Take ownership and ensure trouble free operation of the supplied equipment for the customer and Wärtsilä.
• Initiate request to provide access to Wartsila online services as new customer installations approach commercial operations date.
• Assist ESS Lifecycle Manager in all duties. Ensure that correct warranty data is present in SAP Project Builder on the WBS level and ensure all internal stakeholders maintain data on their responsibility level.
• Minimize agreement and warranty costs for Wärtsilä and customers. Support and suggest any improvements needed on the operative agreement and warranty handling process within the North and South American region.
• Monitor and engage with daily agreement management and warranty handling activities, to lead and act when needed.
• Follow Wärtsilä business ethics and rules. Support local Houston warehouse ESS activities, if needed.
• There may be occasions that are required to be On-Call to provide 24/7 Support to the Expertise Center and the ESS Remote Technicians. Excellent working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, a big plus.

Development Responsibilities

• To support in the success and development of process on designated Area ESS Lifecycle Support Services acting as Area Team Leader leading to the next level as per set performance targets.
• Clear accountabilities and responsibilities of a possible leadership role in ESS lifecycle.
• Learning key concepts related to Energy Storage business internally and externally.
• Collaborate with Agreement Team and be a team member as needed.
• Understanding Agreement key contractual obligations towards the customers.
• Establish an own network of contacts to secure smooth and efficient handling during the warranty, agreement, and lifecycle period.
• Develop and maintain a list of supplier and subcontractor contacts.
• Provide lessons learned (sharing knowledge) to internal stakeholders acquired during the management of each installation.

Last application date: 04/08/2026

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.

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