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?

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our team working for a sustainable future.

The preferred location for this position is in Kobe, Japan, 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:

• A Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of 4-stroke diesel engines and their operating principles.
• Basic proficiency in IT applications and software tools, including Microsoft 365.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Japanese.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, when required, to support business and operational needs.

As an ideal candidate you might also have:

• Hands-on field service experience with marine 4-stroke engines.
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS), such as IBM Maximo or equivalent platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• A good understanding of contractual agreements, service delivery requirements, and the financial aspects of maintenance and service operations.

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: 30/09/2026

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 www.wartsila.com.