Workshop & Asset Manager

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 now looking for a  

Workshop and Asset Manager

to join our team. The position is permanent and full-time, connected to our office in Valencia office in Spain. Candidates should reside within a daily commuting distance from our office and be European citizens or hold a permanent residency visa. 

The ideal candidate should possess proven leadership skills and expertise in dive or life support systems, or a background as a marine supervisor or technician, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in system maintenance and certification. Experience in supply chain management and logistics is a plus.

What you will be doing 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, standardising, and maintaining operational routines and process flows for workshop operations, supply chain management, and asset management for the appointed sites. The role includes supply and maintenance management activities to ensure the reliability and availability of service and workshop assets, consumables, vehicles and vessels.
The Workshop and Asset Manager is the line manager for our workshop and dive technicians at the designated sites, as well as the local Marine Department, which is responsible for vessel operations and maintenance. HRM responsibilities are also included as part of this role. 

As Workshop and Asset manager your work will focus on these responsibilities: 
 

Workshop Asset & Fleet Management:

• Develop, standardise, and manage the preventive maintenance management systems, workshop, and fleet/vessel operational routines.
• Prepare and manage working budgets, monitoring expenses to ensure alignment with targets.
• Optimise workshop operational costs and improve the reliability and availability of service assets.
• Plan, lead, and manage the daily maintenance & asset management activities.
• Ensure all workshop assets, vehicles and vessels meet applicable guidelines and take corrective actions when needed.

Dive Asset Management:

• Act as a technical leader in dive system maintenance and certification.
• Provide technical support and training to operational dive teams regarding the diving systems. 
• Make analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to solve technical issues.

Supply Management and Logistics:

• Negotiate, create, and maintain supply contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal supply performance.
• Perform supplier selection and support supplier audits.
• Secure supplier capacity and manage supplier performance data.
• Manage and lead delivery logistics from suppliers and storage locations.
• Select transportation methods, negotiate with logistics service providers, and optimise transport costs.
• Ensure the development of logistics processes in the defined area of responsibility

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English proficiency at a C1 level.
• Able to work with an international team from different backgrounds and time zones.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams in technical and operational roles.
• Knowledge of maintenance, certification and supply chain management processes and software tools.
• Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions
• Strong skills in supplier contract management and negotiation.
• Deep knowledge of commercial diving industry systems or relevant life support systems, maintenance, and certification processes

In this role, some travel is required to conduct visits and the appointed sites. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20% of your time.
 

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 that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. 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? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Cedric Wyckmans, Manager Dive Resources & Operations, through mail cedric.wyckmans@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 30/11/2024 

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 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.