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IM Coordinator

Join Wärtsilä in Houston as IM Coordinator, managing IT solutions and user support across the North Region. This role bridges global IT strategy with local needs, offering career growth and a hybrid work model.

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As our IM Coordinator for the North Region, you'll be the go-to IM expert, connector and problem-solver for users across the US and the North Region. You'll report to the Area General Manager and work closely with teams across one or more sites.

This is more than a technical role. You'll be the link between our Global Information Management team and local operations. You'll make sure global solutions fit local business needs and regulatory requirements, and you'll help people adopt new ways of working.

What you'll do

  • Understand business needs and propose smart, scalable IT solutions.
  • Act as the key contact for global IT teams and turn strategy into action.
  • Keep a customer-first mindset while managing local vendors and contracts.
  • Be the first point of escalation for critical incidents and drive quick resolution.
  • Help colleagues use IT tools and services, deliver training and lead information sessions.
  • Manage local systems, support global rollouts, and oversee technical tasks such as backups and hardware configuration.
  • Support office moves, technology upgrades and large events so everything runs smoothly.
  • Manage assets and stock from procurement to retirement.

Who we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of IM experience, including 5+ years in project management and stakeholder engagement
  • A solid understanding of ICT services, IT systems and applications
  • Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN configuration, network management, IT Service Management, and data and cyber security
  • A customer-focused, proactive and adaptable way of working, plus strong organizational and coordination skills
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, presentation and reporting skills
  • Spanish is a plus

Why Wärtsilä

  • Impact: Meaningful work that helps transform the marine and energy industries
  • Career growth: Ongoing learning and professional development
  • Benefits: A competitive benefits package
  • Inclusion: A collaborative and inclusive global work environment
  • Flexibility: A hybrid way of working
  • Expertise: Leading technologies and experienced colleagues to learn from

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.

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US$122,400–165,000 annually
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About this role

Posted
29 Oct 2026
Updated
29 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Hybrid
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-05:00
Experience
10+ years
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About Wärtsilä

Company Overview

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp

Helsinki, Finland

1834

Approximately 18,300 employees globally (source: wartsila.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not detailed in available sources.

What They Do

Wärtsilä Energy specializes in providing flexible engine power plants that can operate on sustainable fuels, alongside energy storage systems and optimization technologies such as the GEMS platform. Their offerings include full lifecycle services aimed at balancing renewable energy sources and enabling 100% renewable grids (source: wartsila.com). The company’s product lineup features utility-scale Quantum battery energy storage systems designed for compactness and efficiency, intelligent software for real-time control, and hybrid solutions that integrate engines with storage capabilities (source: wartsila.com). Target markets encompass power utilities, independent producers, and industries across 180 countries that require reliable baseload power, peak shaving, or grid stability in the face of increasing solar and wind intermittency (source: wartsila.com). Wärtsilä differentiates itself through a global portfolio that exceeds 18 GWh of storage deployed or contracted, emphasizing bankable reliability and expertise in decarbonizing energy systems (source: wartsila.com).

Projects & Track Record

Wärtsilä has an impressive track record, having installed 79 GW of power plant capacity across 180 countries and over 130 energy storage systems, with a global storage portfolio exceeding 18 GWh (source: wartsila.com). Notable projects include the tenth energy storage system for Flow Power in Australia, the fourth stage of Origin Energy’s Eraring battery system, and a synchronous condenser power plant designed for an Australian mining operation (source: wartsila.com). The company is also engaged in ongoing projects such as the Eraring battery stages and co-research initiatives aimed at enhancing predictive engine safety (source: wartsila.com). Key clients include Flow Power, Origin Energy, and various mining operations in Australia and Mauritania, showcasing Wärtsilä's commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Wärtsilä has made significant strides, including the announcement of its tenth Australian energy storage project for Flow Power and the renewal of an operation and maintenance agreement for a Mauritanian gold mine (source: wartsila.com). The company has also introduced the first power plant with a synchronous condenser for Australian mining, aimed at integrating renewable energy sources (source: wartsila.com). Additionally, Wärtsilä has appointed Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering for Energy Storage, reflecting its commitment to innovation in this sector (source: wartsila.com). The company has set fire safety benchmarks with its Quantum3 system while advancing the Eraring battery project, further solidifying its leadership in energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).

Working There

Wärtsilä offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product development, sales, and software engineering, particularly in the development of the GEMS platform (source: wartsila.com). The company employs over 18,300 individuals across 77 countries, with hiring occurring at its Helsinki headquarters and globally across more than 230 locations (source: salestools.io). The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, featuring modern facilities in Helsinki that include open-plan offices, wellness rooms, and fitness centers (source: salestools.io). Documented benefits include support for work-life balance and a purpose-driven environment that fosters creativity and technological advancement (source: salestools.io).

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