Area Director, QEHSS, Americas

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 73 GW of power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world, including 80 energy storage systems?
 

In this era of innovation and fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for high performing, future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to take the next step?

Area Director QEHSS, Americas

The Wärtsilä North America team has a vacancy for an Area Director, QEHSS, Americas

This role leads Health, Safety, Environment, and/or Quality function(s), developing and implementing strategies, policies and programs and ensuring organizational excellence in HSEQ compliance and performance.  Reporting into the Vice President, Energy Business Americas the role has accountabilities across the entire Americas region providing services to all Wartsila Marine and Energy Businesses and Support Functions.  The role has 6 direct reports and an extended team ( FTE 30+) across multiple countries including site locations.

Key Accountabilities

1. Leads and oversees the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality function(s) within an area, leading the development and execution of HSEQ processes, policies, programs, and guidelines, securing the delivery of high-quality products and services and adherence to all HSEQ standards in alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all products and services meet the highest quality standards, driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

2. Leads HSEQ teams, providing direction, mentoring and support to ensure high performance and professional development. Provides advice on Health, Safety, Environment & Quality and carries out audits to ensure that organization and external standards on health, safety, environment and quality are met.

3. Engages with internal and external stakeholders to foster a governance framework that emphasizes a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and quality excellence. Promotes a collaborative approach to integrate Health, Safety, Environment & Quality considerations into business operations and decision-making processes within their responsibility area.

4. Manages Health, Safety, Environment & Quality compliance, mitigating risks and overseeing adherence to all regulations and standards. Proactively updates practices based on changing regulations and ensures all products and services conform to technical specifications and standards.

5. Manages budgeting and resource allocation within their responsibility area, prioritizing activities and being responsible for responsibility area performance.

6. Monitors Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Performance Metrics, reporting on trends and developing action plans for performance improvement. Drives continuous improvement in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality management.

7. Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers and clients to ensure procurement and services meet Health, Safety, Environment & Quality standards. Advocates for and ensures the organization provides good standards of service.

8. Leads continuous improvement efforts following the Wartsila Continuous Improvement Model, coaching, facilitating, training and monitoring outcomes.

• Business Impact: Leads activities and develops and implements Health, Safety, Environment & Quality strategies for a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality sub-function, driving organizational Health, Safety, Environment & Quality objectives and strategic alignment.
• Knowledge and Experience: Expert in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality sub-function practices, providing specialized organizational guidance.
• Innovation and Change: Advocates for sub-function system and process advancements, solving intricate Health, Safety, Environment & Quality issues.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Manages cross-functional teams within the sub-function, enhancing Health, Safety, Environment & Quality expertise.
• Communication and Networking: Collaborates with stakeholders to maintain sub-function Health, Safety, Environment & Quality standards and goals.

Key Subject Matter Expertise

1. Safety Regulations throughout Marine and Energy Industries, throughout Americas
2. Customer Experience Management (CRM) Tools
3. Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001,14001,45001)
4. Quality Development (RCA, Investigation, Inspection, Supplier Development, etc.)
5. Analytical Skills (data analysis, trending, predictive analytics, AI)
6. Security (Physical Security, Travel Security, Crisis Management, Executive Protection)
7. Continuous Improvement (WCI, Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, 5S, etc)
8. Business Acumen. Connecting QEHS Strategy with Business Key Priorities
9. People Leadership and Development

Requirements

• Relevant bachelors or master’s academic degree (e.g. In engineering, manufacturing or quality).
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in QA and QC in manufacturing, services, or related industrial environment.
• Understanding of different management systems and what is needed from business perspective.
• Track record of leading and facilitating a change in a global multi-functional and cross divisional environment.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills, virtually and in a global environment.
• Positive, hands on and solution oriented working style and an excellent ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• English proficiency.

The role will require up to 40% travel and is located in Houston, Texas.  It will follow our hydrid policy with 2 days in the office.

Last application date: 16/05/2025 

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.

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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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