QEHS Manager

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. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

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. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

QEHS Manager

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in Porriño – Spain.

What you will be doing

The QESH Manager will coordinate the quality, environment, safety and health functions at the SLS Spain plant. Applying high quality skills, he/she will assess existing systems, methods and processes, identifying new needs and improvements, and ensure compliance with QESH systems and regulations relevant to products and production facilities.

As QEHS Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Achievement of KPI targets
• Continuous improvement of quality, environmental, health and safety processes.
• Ensure Business Unit QEHS regulatory & standards compliance
• Conduct QEHS internal audit.
• Work in close cooperation with SLS teams to secure QEHS developments
• Securing creation and sharing of Lessons learnt inside the organization.
• Implement actions needed to achieve the Decarbonization targets.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Technical background 
• Ideally with an Engineering degree (industrial, production or comparable).
• Proven experience (min. 5 years) of QEHS management system and business process development.
• Qualified internal auditor for ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 standards.
• True team player who enjoys facilitating continuous improvement.
• Proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Reporting & analysing skills
• Training & development skills
• Leadership with ability to lead teams based on trust.
• Accountability for business impact and act to adjust when performance is not as expected.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Some travel is required. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%,

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Jesus Fernandez, Director SLS Spain through jesus.fernandez@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).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 08/11/2024 

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.