Maintenance Manager

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?

Why This Role Matters :

As Maintenance Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring our power plants run safely, efficiently, and sustainably. You'll lead maintenance strategy, drive operational excellence, and help shape the future of energy delivery across the globe.

Job Description:
Wärtsilä is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will manage assigned maintenance responsibilities in accordance with Wärtsilä Services guidelines, the Project & Contract Management process, and general management practices in a safe and cost-effective manner to exceed customer expectations. This role involves implementing preventive and corrective actions as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned maintenance responsibilities in a safe and cost-effective way to exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible for all activities related to the daily maintenance management of the power plant, including planning and implementation of plant maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with the plant team regarding the condition of plant equipment and performance, and provide suggestions for improvements.
• Administer and train skilled and motivated maintenance personnel to ensure good teamwork. Set and maintain qualification and training standards for plant maintenance personnel.
• Implement plant maintenance safety policies and related HSE programs according to the assigned plan.
• Establish and implement standard maintenance policies and procedures in accordance with the Project & Contract Management process.
• Prepare reports, plans, and budgets as instructed by the Contract Manager.
• Identify and actively seek to improve maintenance reliability and availability.
• Ensure that the performance targets of the plant are reached according to the contract.
• Ensure that work is executed at the plant according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health Safety, and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.
• Implement Contract Management action plans, processes, and guidelines in the assigned responsibility area.
• Implement effective planning, purchasing, and stocking of adequate inventory of spare parts, consumables, and chemicals at the site to ensure on-time implementation of powerhouse equipment maintenance.
• Maintain good internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably in the power plant industry.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage skilled personnel.
• Strong understanding of HSE policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, plans, and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving maintenance reliability and availability.
• Preferably a Mechanical Engineer with a Professional License (PME)
• At least with 10 years experience in the maintenance of a power plant (preferably Wartsila Engines)
• Well-experienced, open-minded, with strong leadership skills.

What We Offer :

• A chance to work with a global leader in sustainable energy
• Opportunities for career growth and international collaboration
• A dynamic, purpose-driven culture that values innovation and impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Last application date: 17/10/2025

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.

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