Technical Safety Engineer

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.

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. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Safety / HSSE Engineer to join our Wärtsila Gas Solution colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background  in safety

management and technical process engineering knowledge, with the ability to effectively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.

 
Responsibilities:

Strategy and development, objectives and actions connected to the Product with respect to Technical Safety & HSSE in connection with Wärtsilä Gas Solution overall strategy

Support Market - Driven R&D in collaboration with Innovation and Sales with respect to Technical Safety

Sales support – Providing input technical specifications of standard products for the Technical Safety scope

Product Portfolio Management – Standardization, optimization of revisions, versions and options

Develop the Ways of Working and the Business Process Model to adopt Wärtsilä Gas Solution to the Sales strategy
Conduct hazard assessments and risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards in the project, site, workplace

Project support and commissioning support
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations
Provide training and guidance to employees on safety procedures and safe work practices Investigate incidents to determine root causes and develop recommendations for prevention
Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement safety improvements and integrate safety into day-to-day operations
Maintain and update safety records, reports, and documentation
Stay current with new safety regulations and best practices in the industry
 
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Process Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in a technical safety role
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. If you are passionate about safety and have a proven track record in technical safety, we would love to hear from you!

Last application date: 19/05/2024 

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.