QEHS Manager

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?

We are looking for a QEHS Manager whose main responsibility in to reduce the LTI's, improve the safety awareness, reduce rework costs and comply with local, international and business regulations. The preferred location for this position is in Hamburg, Germany.  

Your role and responsibilities

As a QEHS Manager your work will include monitoring and managing quality issues including reworks and non-conformities, conduct and co-ordinate quality walks, monitoring and managing of near misses. You’ll be working as a part of busy and dynamic Workshop and Field Service teams with diverse expertise.   

What you will do:

• Conduct and co-ordinate field service and workshop safety walks
• Monitor and managing of near misses
• Lead Field Service HSE meetings
• Provide support to employees to ensure operations are carried out in safe and correct manner
• Support in the investigation of accident reporting
• Point of contact for NATO Quality Assurance Requirements (AQAP) in dealing with the German Navy
• Distribution of quality and safety flashes to relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring effectiveness through conducting internal audits and supporting external audits
• Health monitoring of Workshop & Field Service employees
• Manage and coordinate the Emergency Response local teams

As an ideal candidate you need to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and managing quality issues and near misses.
• Experience in conducting safety investigations and accident reporting
• Have knowledge and ideally strong experience with NATO quality assurance procedures (AQAP), as well as international and business regulations which are to be adhered to.
• Be able to manage internal training and HSE meetings.
• Be fluent in German and English

You might also have:

• Understand the value of collaboration and the benefits it brings
• Enjoy creating clear business value with a goal-oriented mind-set
• Drive Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values
• Feel accountable for business impact

Why you and us?  

You are valuated – 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: 29/09/2024 

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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