Site 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 

Site Manager

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

What you will be doing

Site Manager is responsible for executing the project commissioning according to the Project Plan in close co-operation with the Wärtsilä Project Managers and Customer representatives. Wärtsilä Projects in nowadays are multiple Business lines oriented. 
Site Manager is, in commissioning related questions, the main communication link between customer and internal/external stake holders in the projects.

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

• Lead, manage and report status of Site activities assigned to Wärtsilä as per contract scope in compliance with Corporate Project Management Methodology and Business Directives. 
• Ensure that Wärtsilä Site activities are performed safely, efficiently and with quality which meets contract / project requirements and business objectives. 
• Participate in developing plans for the site supervision works and /or commissioning. 
• Manage and coordinate with Business Lines PM/PE the variables that could come during commissioning phases.
• Lead, manage and coordinate with yard the works of Wärtsilä Site Team assigned to site supervision, inspections and /or commissioning. 
• Monitor and report daily/weekly the status of site/commissioning work in yards/on site to Project Manager and to other stakeholders, as instructed by PM. 
• Monitor the spent vs budgeted mandays. 
• Coordinate with Yard/Owner the HSE activities, ensure HSE training is provided to Wärtsilä Engineers in Yard/on site. 
• Monitor safe working conditions for Wärtsilä in cooperation with the relative Wärtsilä Superintendents, Site personnel and Wärtsilä own subcontractor. Reports any accidents, incidents and near miss situation to Project Manager and cooperate, as a main contact on site with Yard/Owner in HSE investigations and inspections. 
• Maintain internal and external communication and reporting related to Site/commissioning activities. 

Development Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback and lessons learnt information for development of site and commissioning procedures, plans and instructions. 
• Work to improve the site and commissioning process tools and templates. 
• Create opportunities for extra orders during the commissioning (claim vs. Yard for NC work).

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

• Fluent in both spoken and written Italian and English as a business language 
• Strong team working skills  
• Practical experience from yard or Marine installations, especially engines and systems, technical knowledge of propulsion and power production systems on board marine and/or offshore & LNG  installations will be considered as an essential merit 
• Business and managerial orientation 
• Technical background (BSc/MSc in Engineering or equivalent field experience in maritime sector) 
• 2 - 5 years experience of work in international environment with continuous Customer relationship and proven communication skills 
• Availability to travel and to be assigned on site 170 days /year 

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 Omar Husu, General Manager Site Management, omar.husu@wartsila.com or Peter Romijn, Director Site Management & Commissioning, peter.romijn@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: 20/09/2024 

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.