Marine Electrical & Automation Superintendent USA

Join our dynamic North American team as a Field Service Superintendent and help drive excellence in Parts and Field Service.

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. 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.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

What will you be doing?

As a Marine Electrical & Automation Superintendent, you will perform field service activities according to the work plan.This includes Engine Control Systems, Power Management Systems (PMS), Connectivity devices (HMI, Firewalls, and Servers), and general Vessel Automation. You will also focus on advanced troubleshooting, tuning, and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä's advanced portfolio of DF engines and automation control systems.

This position reports to the Team Leader Resources E&A.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex and advanced troubleshooting on specific equipment and equipment families concerning Wärtsilä systems.
• Act as a superintendent engineer for complex marine installations and as a system commissioning engineer to lead related commissioning activities as required.
• Perform complex and advanced tuning adjustments on Wärtsilä's advanced portfolio of DF engines and automation control systems.
• Ensure that work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QEHS) guidelines and customer-site procedures.
• Proactively advise and promote available products and solutions to customers.
• Build and support internal and external stakeholders concerning specific Wärtsilä equipment, such as LNGPac, Dual Fuel technology, IAS-related systems, UNIC, and more.
• Interact professionally with customers during work execution.
• Provide internal and external progress updates on assigned work.
• Create detailed Service Work Reports.
• Follow up and report on the status of work orders to customers and/or internal stakeholders.
• Continuously seek solutions according to best practices.

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

• A safety-first mindset.
• Preferred MSc or BSc in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• A genuine passion for engines and automation and a desire to make a difference.
• A systematic way of working and good analytical and organizational skills.
• An understanding of the importance of quality.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Good ability to cooperate and communicate with others.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Experience with various PLCs (Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and SCADA-based systems.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• Passion for people and customer focus.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A team player mindset.
• The ability to lead individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber).
• Hearing/Listening.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others; Face-to-Face Contact.
• Inside / Outside.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Noise.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.
• Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Fumes/Odors.
• Hazardous Materials.
• Dirt/Dust.

Location: USA 

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a 70% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international locations, including onshore and offshore sites. The role demands adaptability to varying travel requirements, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Last application date: 15/12/2025

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. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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