Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions. 

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy Training Centre in Finland is looking for an Instructor / Senior Instructor with a main focus on the Engine Control System UNIC. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland.

What will you be doing?

The Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy (WLSA) provides high-quality training services for the energy and marine markets globally. We are focusing on Wärtsilä product and solution training both for our internal and external customer globally in the Marine and Power Plant industries.

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in engines, who has experience of working with engine automation, and a relevant educational background. You should be excited to stay up to speed on the latest industry technologies and work in a multicultural environment. This role provides you with excellent opportunities to build your network by interacting with various internal stakeholders and to strengthen your knowledge of Wärtsilä products.

As an Instructor / Senior Instructor, your responsibilities for the role include: 

• The practical execution of training in our WLSA training centre or on-site (approximately 4 – 8 weeks per year).
• Delivering of theoretical training via online from training centre or home office.
• Developing new training material, concepts, and equipment in WLSA training centre in Vaasa.
• Actively taking part into training delivery related day-to-day activities.
• Continuously strengthening your knowledge of Wärtsilä products.
• Staying up to speed on the latest industry technologies.

To be successful in this role, we expect you have: 

• B. Sc. or M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Strong background in engine automation.
• Professional knowledge and experience in installation and/or operation of power generation and distribution systems.
• Overall knowledge in power plant auxiliary equipment.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work in multicultural environment.
• Quality, safety, and environmental skills.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written (Finnish and other Nordic languages will be considered an advantage).
• Result- and development-oriented way of working.
• Ship and/or power plant or similar industry experience, along with experience in training delivery, is considered an advantage.

We offer:

• The chance to expand your network and build connections with internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding opportunities for expanding your knowledge and professional growth.
• The ability to influence Wärtsilä training materials and execution.
• Circumstances to stay continuously up to date on the latest innovations and technologies in the marine and energy industries.
• Excellent employee healthcare and benefits.  

Welcome to a dynamic team, where you have the possibility to work independently with the support of great colleagues. We want to be the best at what we do and therefore we continuously develop our expertise and way of working. In Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy you can put your talent and experience into play. We are a diverse crew sharing and being inspired by a common vision of good corporate citizenship. In this great working environment, we want to offer you an interesting position and possibility to develop yourself in the front line of Wärtsilä technology.

Why you & 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:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline Sunday December 17th, 2023, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Team Lead Electrical Jarno Koskinen via email jarno.koskinen@wartsila.com or by phone +358 10 709 3906 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 17/12/2023

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. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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