Senior Instructor electrical and automation systems

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

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?

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 Senior Instructor electrical and automation systems whose main responsibility is the practical execution of training activities in our training centre or at site, for our external customers and own employees, face-to-face or via virtual classroom using Microsoft Teams. The preferred location for this position is in Drunen.

As ideal candidate you also have up-to-date knowledge on automation systems used in other Wärtsilä products and very familiar in network setups including firewalls and cyber security.

To achieve this, your responsibilities will be but aren’t limited to:

Deliver training on Wärtsilä products.

Develop/ evaluate/ improve training programs and materials as well as new concepts.

Set up the training equipment and simulators.

Continue to develop your personal competence and skills.

Support the sales, planning and execution of training activities for customers and own personnel according to budgeted targets.

Customize standard learning solutions for specific target groups.

Lead or participate in projects within or outside WLSA for which technical knowledge and experience is needed.

Create and maintain networks and relations with the WLSA community and business stakeholders.

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

BSc or MSc in electrical engineering or strong background reached by experience in a (preferably) maritime environment.

Practical experience as an international technical Instructor.

Excellent knowledge and experience with the automation systems of Wärtsilä products.

Education or relevant experience in the maritime industry on mechanical engineering, automation, hydraulic systems and control systems.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Result- and development-oriented way of working

Ability to work in an international environment with solid teamwork and networking skills.

Customer focus and orientation: understanding the business and analyzing the businesses' training needs.

A self-driven person with a can-do attitude and able to work independently on multiple tasks and projects.

Extensive knowledge on training processes and activities with up-to-date knowledge of learning methods and trends.

Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Be ready to travel approximately 10-20% of your time.

We offer

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 team 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 and us?  

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.  

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential. 

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.  

Contact & next steps 

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

Last application date: 20/10/2024

Welcome to a dynamic team, where you are able 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 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

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.

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