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 with smart technology, and our Smart Marine and Energy visions 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 cleaner 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 now looking for an energetic, customer-orientated 

Technical writer

to join our Change Management Team (of eight dedicated professionals). You will be working to create and maintain excellent Technical Information products in an easy to read, understandable way that helps our Customers to optimise the efficiency and performance, throughout the lifetime of their Wärtsilä products. The preferred location is Vaasa, Finland.

You will be guided and supported by our Change Management Engineers who co-ordinate the Requests For Changes (RFC’s) to the Operation and Maintenance Manuals content.

In this position, your main tasks and responsibilities will be to:
Create, update, maintain and publish the content for our products Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Work cards. 
Act as a content management detective, assuring high quality content, re-usability and content harmonisation.
Ensure the up-to-date, technically accurate information is available for publishing in a variety of formats, via our Content Management System.

Technical writing 
- Creating new content for the products supported by Technical Information
- Update and maintain the existing content 
- Condition the content for product variants

Information design 
- Clarify and define update scope with the Experts concerned
- Help the Change Management Engineer with practical project arrangements 
- Record the changes, i.e. content traceability and project requirements changes 
- Advise and co-ordinate the language of the content
- Actively participate in update, status and review meetings
- Assure the quality of the Technical Information products
- Follow and continuously improve quality guidelines
- Act as a content administrator. Consider, deliver and exceed Customers’ expectations on Technical Information products
- Publish content to the Wärtsilä Content Management System

To be successful in this position, we expect you to:
- Have a BSc or MSc degree in mechanical engineering or similar professional qualifications 
- Have an excellent command of English, both written and oral 
- Have effective communication skills
- Have good co-ordination and problem-solving skills
- Be meticulous and have a good eye for detail
- Have good self-management skills
- Have a strong interest or willingness to learn about engine technology, technical communication and content management systems
- Be a social and curious person, who is not afraid of discussing issues with our Technical Experts face-to-face
- Be a good team player, who works well with others
- Work with high energy and determination

The following attributes are considered an advantage:
- Experience using Excosoft Skribenta or a DITA Content Management System
- Experience in engineering or relevant professional work
- Knowledge and experience of content and revision change management

Why you and us 
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. 
If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Please apply by 22nd of November, 2020.

Contacts for more information:
Guy Russell, Team Leader, Change Management for Technical Information Products 
+358 46 922 9553
Jenni Hirvinen, Manager, Content Management 
+358 44 508 6993
 

Last application date: 22/11/2020


This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com