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 through innovation in technology and services 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 decarbonised and sustainable 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 looking for a Functional Safety Expert to Project Engineering in Wärtsilä Energy Business. The Functional Safety Expert will manage the process discipline in Power Plant development, customer delivery projects, starting from supporting the sales, activities until warranty end. This position will be reporting to Manager, Product Safety.

Location: Preferred location for this permanent position is Vaasa, Finland or other Wärtsilä offices in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of LOPA study results regarding SIF (Safety Instrumented functions): 
• SRS (Safety Requirement Specification), 
• SIL verification
• FSA (functional safety assessment)
• Manage FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) / FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, Criticality Analysis), FTA (Failure Tree Analysis)
• Provide leadership, counsel, and technical assistance to Technology and Product Management in the field of Process & Functional Safety Management to attain the safety targets
• Guide project organization how to comply to functional safety requirements from Wärtsilä and functional safety standards
• Support the Process Risk Assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, Bow-Ties) during development as well as sales and project lifecycle
• Co-ordinate the functional safety design between sub-suppliers and follow-up of the delivery 
• Coordinate studies (such as cyber security or Reliable Available Maintenance (RAM))
• Develop the way of working for functional safety in company & Develop SIF standard solutions with Technology and Product Management
• Organise training regarding IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
• Ensure that safety in design is executed according to contract specifications and design directives as a member of a project team
• Participate in negotiations with customer and authorities regarding functional safety
• Make purchase specifications for safety studies and act as a supervisor for functional safety to engineering partners and consultants 
• Co-operate functional safety with the HSE team 
• Support our site team during installation and commission phases 
• Give feedback regarding technical solutions and complaints 
• Write and maintain effective safety philosophies and safety procedures

Requirements

• B.Sc. or higher in Engineering
• Experience of functional safety and standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and IEC 15504
• Minimum 3 years of experience 
• Being self-going and motivation to learn and grow professionally
• Good communication, negotiations and team working skills
• Willingness to travel as well as ability to understand and work with diverse cultures
• Minimum 3 years of experience of automation engineering
• Good written and oral skills in English
• Other earlier safety experience such as HSE, Process safety is seen as a benefit

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you before the application deadline 15th of May 2022, through submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way. 

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to:
Björn Nygård
General Manager, Mechanical, Process and Safety Project Engineering 
+358 40 7793446
bjorn.nygard@wartsila.com

Last application date: 15/05/2022

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

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.
 

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com.