Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?
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:
- B.Sc. in Mechanical or Productional engineering or equivalent
- Theoretical 4-stroke diesel engine knowledge
- Basic IT-software skills (e.g. office 365)
- Good co-operation, teamwork and communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese
- Willingness to travel if needed
As an ideal candidate you might also have…
- Field service experience on Marine 4-s engines.
- Knowledge of CMMS, PMS tools. IBM Maximo or equivalent.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Understanding of contractual and financial business.
Why you and us
You are valued –
as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported.
We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference.
Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
Contact & next steps
Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you'll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.
Please apply by 19/02/2026 at 23:59 Japanese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone
Last application date: 19/02/2026
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.
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