Senior 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? Senior Maintenance PlannerWhat will you be doing?As a Senior Maintenance Planner, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and continuously improving maintenance activities for assigned agreements. You will help ensure that maintenance plans are accurate, resources are available, and activities are aligned with operational and financial expectations.Location: Houston, TX (preferred) In this role, you will focus on:Creating and maintaining long-term maintenance plans for assigned agreements.Updating annual and detailed maintenance plans, including inputs for financial maintenance planning.Planning ahead to ensure the availability of required spare parts, exchange parts, field service resources, tools, and other materials needed to execute maintenance activities.Using Maximo or similar CMMS tools to support maintenance planning and follow-up.Reviewing maintenance plans against equipment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.Collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve maintenance processes, planning tools, and overall maintenance execution.Supporting clear communication and coordination between maintenance, operations, field service, and agreement management teams.Requirements / SkillsTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates who bring:A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience in maintenance planning, asset management, or a similar role within the energy, power generation, industrial, or related sector.Previous experience using IBM Maximo or another CMMS system.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.Good analytical skills, including the ability to work with maintenance data, reports, and performance information.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.A proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement.Last application date: 04/08/2026 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.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. 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 WärtsiläWärtsilä 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 .