Wärtsilä · 13 hours ago
Technical Advisor - Mechanical
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. The Technical Advisor, Mechanical provides hands-on technical support to daily power plant operations and planned mechanical activities, ensuring high-quality maintenance execution and contributing to the safe and reliable operation of the facility.
AnalyticsElectronicsEnergyInformation TechnologyMachinery ManufacturingMarine TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support the customer in daily operational activities, ensuring mechanical systems function reliably and efficiently
Assist with and supervise planned mechanical tasks at the customer site, ensuring proper execution and adherence to technical procedures
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and escalate to the Technical Advisor, Agreement or internal specialists when necessary
Review site procedures to verify accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality and safety standards
Ensure all mechanical work meets required quality expectations and manufacturer specifications
Provide guidance on mechanical maintenance best practices and help the customer improve mechanical reliability and availability
Advise the customer on mechanical inventory risks, including safety stock levels, exchange counts, and appropriate min/max levels
Monitor mechanical aspects of plant health and key KPIs, including heat rate, electrical output, lube oil consumption, fuel consumption, availability, and reliability
Identify deviations, trends, or areas requiring corrective actions and report them to the supervising Technical Advisor
Maintain strong working relationships with customer personnel, offering mechanical expertise and recommendations for improved performance
Support the development and training of the customer’s mechanical and operations team by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
Share opportunities to enhance customer support, system performance, or maintenance strategies with management
Qualification
Required
Strong mechanical background with experience in power generation, heavy industrial equipment, or engine-based plants
Hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and component-level inspection/repair
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and drawings
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customer teams and internal personnel
Proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to quality and reliability
Familiarity with performance KPIs and plant monitoring tools (training on internal tools will be provided)
Company
Wärtsilä
We are a global leader in innovative technologies and services shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy.
Founded in 1834
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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BlackRock
2025-04-16Post Ipo Equity
2023-04-13Grant
2000-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Håkan Agnevall
President & CEO
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