Senior Workshop Technician

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?

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Workshop Technician to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Istanbul, Turkey.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Perform from basic supporting tasks (like; cleaning, lifting, moving and protecting components) till monitoring and completing the work tasks.
• All major maintenance of Wartsila Engines.
• On-site and On-Workshop technical advice and support for Wärtsilä’s network of customers.
• Complete the maintenance / troubleshooting session(s) according to the Wartsila quality and customer services requirements.
• Record the measurement data on the relevant document(s), providing internal and external reports when needed.
• Ensure that the work is executed according to Wartsila Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• On occasion, support the team leader by supervising small tasks.
• To be able to carry out overhauling of Engine components independently under instructions of lead Engineers and/or Manager of the department.
• To have the ability to use measuring tools and similar equipment.
• To ensure that all work carried out is to specified company standards.

To be successful we expect you to have:

• Technical background, working within an installation or maintenance and repair environment.
• Flexible approach to work; willing to travel to different customer sites, sometimes at short notice.
• Safety-first attitude.
• Awareness of cost and effectiveness, and the impact you can have.
• Knowledge of Wärtsilä Engines is considered an advantage - O/H expert (32-34SG-46DF-50SG -20DF-Wartsila 38-Wartsila26).
• Pro-active and independent individual with a team player attitude.
• Demonstrable problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and team working ability.
• Systematic approach to working with strong customer focus.
• Basic English both spoken and written.
• Ability to travel approx 20-30%.
• Being open to learning and being taught.
• To comply with the training given and demonstrate the desired behaviours.
• Diploma of a vocational school or similar educational institution. (Industrial Vocational High School and/or Vocational High School Graduate (Preferably from CNC, machine, or related technical school departments))
• Have done military service.
• To be residing in the Anatolian side of Istanbul and preferably close to Tuzla 

Why you and us? 
 

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting an 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 submitted via email or through recruitment agencies 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 Yalcin Ozgur, Workshop Manager, Regional Operations, Europe via email at yalcin.ozgur@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:  26/03/2026  
 
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.
 
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. 
 
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