Team Leader 2-Stroke Field Service

Team Leader - 2-Stroke 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.

Wärtsilä, a global leader in advanced technologies and innovative solutions for the marine and energy industries, is looking for experienced and motivated Team Leader to manage a team of mechanics and service engineers in the 2-stroke engine service department in Poland.

The preferred location for this position is in Gdansk, Poland.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of experts responsible for the maintenance and repair of 2-stroke engines, both on sea going vessels and in yards. You will be responsible for leading the team and its competencies, ensuring safety and quality of FS works, and collaborating closely with FS Management, FS and TS teams to meet business objectives. Your success will depend on building up the strong sense of belonging to the 2S Field Services, maintaining and fostering team's competencies, maintaining high service standards, aligning workloads, and contributing to the development of individual team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team of approximately 20 FS Mechanics and Engineers in the 2-stroke engine Field Service team in Poland.
• Managing and supervise service activities, team's performance ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards are met.
• Oversee the career development of team members, providing support and coaching.
• Foster a strong sense of belonging to the 2s FS team, motivation for work and development within the team.
• Monitor and report the business performance of the team, ensuring targets and objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, working rules and standards for safety, quality and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with 2S FS management and other Wärtsilä stakeholders (FS Coordinators, Resource Planning) to optimize resource allocation, availability and quality of service delivery.
• Promote operational excellence to improve customer satisfaction.
• Take an active role in creating and implementing action plans for continuous improvement.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A technical background (BSc or MSc in Engineering).
• Proven track of experience in a managerial role within the service or technical sector, preferably with marine 2-stroke engines (three years at least).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills in Polish and fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Solid knowledge of internal combustion engines or marine/naval architecture and equipment.
• Excellent reporting and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with remote team collaboration and tools (Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.).

What we offer:

• Stable employment in a reputable international company with a strong presence in the market.
• Opportunities for professional development through technical and leadership training.
• Involvement in unique international projects, offering global exposure.
• Support in building your competencies and advancing your career.
• A friendly, fair and encouraging work environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Why you and us? 

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. 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 - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. 

Contact & next steps 

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email or recruitment agency will not be considered.

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 Tomasz Dechnik, Manager 2-Stroke Field Service, EUAF via email at tomasz.dechnik@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).

Last application date: 24/10/2024 

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.

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