Workshop Logistics Coordinator

Wärtsilä Corporation; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine technology leader in Surrey, Canada, is hiring a Workshop Logistics Coordinator to manage tooling resources and field service operations. This role will focus on inventory control, shipment coordination, and compliance to support seamless service delivery. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of workshop coordination experience and basic mechanical knowledge. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Flexibility in work schedule is required.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in workshop and tool coordination.
• Basic mechanical/trade knowledge is an asset.
• Proficiency in reading technical prints and assembly drawings.
• Experience with inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage tool inventory and shipment tracking.
• Pack and unpack tooling for field service work.
• Organize and maintain the tool crib.
• Plan and forecast inventory effectively.

Skills

Workshop coordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Tool Management Systems

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and the industry’s transformation toward a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, Wärtsilä delivers efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance our customers’ businesses. We seek future‑oriented talent to enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation that delivers the best possible services for our customers. We value, respect, and embrace diverse opinions. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation.

We are looking for a Workshop Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Vancouver/Surrey, Canada.

What You Will Be Doing?

As a Tool Logistics Coordinator, you will manage and maintain tooling and workshop resources to ensure smooth and efficient field service operations. You will oversee inventory control, shipment coordination, and certification processes, supporting accurate documentation and compliance. Your work directly contributes to operational readiness, safety standards, and customer satisfaction across all service activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage tool inventory, including shipment tracking to site and back to workshop.
• Pack and unpack tooling for field service work.
• Analyze and help resolve tool‑related obstacles and supply issues.
• Perform packaging, cleaning, and tool inspections.
• Organize and maintain the tool crib.
• Keep Tooling Management System up to date and coordinate tool shipments to and from calibration companies.
• Organize certification of rigging gear for workshop and field service.
• Receive, check, and store incoming workshop parts and consumables in an organized and easily accessible manner.
• Manage PPE stock and distribution.
• Plan and forecast inventory: complete frequent inventory cycle counts and ensure parts and consumables are available when needed.
• Perform workshop maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in workshop and tool coordination.
• Basic mechanical/trade knowledge (asset).
• Ability to analyze manual measurement devices (comparator, vernier, micrometer).
• Some proficiency in reading technical prints and assembly drawings.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, WeBuy, and/or Tool Management Systems (asset).
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Energetic, resourceful, and creative about finding solutions, with a “growth” mindset.
• Ability to work in a multinational workshop environment.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Other Requirements

• The candidate must live within a 30‑minute drive of the Surrey office, as unplanned attendance may be required from time to time.
• The candidate must be flexible with their work schedule (including occasional weekends).

Ideal Candidate

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

Work Environment Characteristics

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others; Face‑to‑Face Contact.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.
• Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Dirt/Dust.

As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre‑employment conditions, which may include reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit‑to‑work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada.

The starting salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience, and internal equity.

Wärtsilä values, respects, and embraces all differences. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on job‑relevant merits and abilities.

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.

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 across 77 countries shapes the decarbonisation transformation of our industries worldwide.