Senior Expert, Technical Services, C&ES

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?

Job Title: Senior Expert, Technical Services, C&ES 

We are looking for a Senior Technical Expert, Control & Electrical Systems to join our dynamic Energy team in Americas. The preferred location for this position is Fort Lauderdale, USA.

What will you be doing

As a Senior Technical Expert, Control & Electrical Systems, you will analyse and propose solutions for complex technical problems and propose improvements for working methods, products and solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with Power Plant Electrical Systems.

As a Senior Technical Expert, Control & Electrical Systems,, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Make analysis with adequate conclusions and recommendations (reports) for how to solve complex technical problems of the customer.
• Report the related work progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Report and propose improvement needs of the products and solutions for relevant internal stakeholders.
• Participate in product developments and product improvement projects as Area representative.
• Participate in development of new working methods within own responsibility area.
• Propose product improvements for Other-OEM products.
• Provide timely and quality technical support to internal and external customers.
• Visit sites when deeper product, system and/or performance analysis is needed.
• Participate and lead technical site audits to improve external and internal (CM) customer installation’s efficiency and availability.
• Provide quality leads to the Sales organization to improve Wartsila’s and customer’s business.
• May act as trainer in special expertise area including e.g. performing trainings as well as developing training programs and materials.
• Analyse field experience and customer feedback data in order to improve the products and solutions as well as operation and maintenance of the installation.
• Support in technical matters when new products or components are developed and launched. Maintain relationships with cooperation partners.
• Propose content for technical information products (e.g. Service Bulletins).
• Support less experienced technical experts. Participate in customer and/or vendor meetings as a technical expert, when complex technical matters are handled.
• Acquire know-how and follow up the latest global development trends of specifically gas engines and Wartsila products in general.

Knowledge within the following areas are considered an advantage:

• PLC programming (Schneider and Siemens)
• HMI programming (WOIS, sWOIS)
• Electrical system design
• Virtual Machine, VMWare, EsXi

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

• BSc Engineering or Electrical degree or equivalent is preferred
• Substantial Experience with Power Plant Electrical systems (5+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of Wärtsilä ways of working & business

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: http://www.wartsila.com/careers. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 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 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.