(Senior) Instructor

The Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy (WLSA) provides high-quality training services, focusing on delivering comprehensive training on Wärtsilä products and solutions to both internal and external customers in the Marine and Energy industries worldwide.

Are you passionate about technology and eager to share your expertise?

We are seeking an Instructor / Senior Instructor to join our skilled team at the Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy Training Centre in Vaasa, Finland. This is a permanent position with the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to work partially remotely.

What will you be doing?

As an Instructor in our Training team, you will be responsible for providing training in our academy or on-site for our external and internal customers. You will ensure training quality, create and maintain training materials, and continuously work towards enhancing your Wärtsilä product knowledge. To deliver training sessions to our customers on-site, occasional travel (approximately 4 to 8 weeks per year) will be required.

As an ideal candidate, you have strong professional knowledge and significant experience with Marine and Energy installations, commissioning, services, or operation. Knowledge of Wärtsilä technology will be highly valued, combined with a strong understanding of internal combustion engine technology.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Practical execution of training in our WLSA Training Centre or on-site (approximately 4 - 8 weeks per year)
• Delivering theoretical training online, from the Training Centre or from your home office.
• Developing new training materials, concepts, and equipment in the WLSA Training Centre in Vaasa.
• Actively participating in training delivery related day-to-day activities.
• Continuously strengthening your knowledge of Wärtsilä products and staying up to speed on the latest industry technologies.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or relevant work experience to compensate for lack of formal education.
• Strong background in engine automation and systems (WECS, UNIC C1-C3, UNIC 2nd Gen).
• Professional knowledge and experience with installation and/or operation of power generation and distribution systems and/or Marine systems
• Overall knowledge in power plant and vessel auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical side of engines, and willingness to develop own skills on this.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work in multicultural environment.
• Quality, safety, and environmental focus.
• A results- and development-oriented approach to work.
• Experience in training delivery is highly valued – adequate training will be provided.
• Proficient English language skills, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Finnish and other Nordic languages is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 4 to 8 weeks per year to deliver trainings on-site.

What we offer:

• The chance to expand your network and build connections with internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding opportunities for expanding your knowledge and professional growth.
• The ability to influence Wärtsilä training materials and execution.
• Circumstances to stay continuously up to date on the latest innovations and technologies in the marine and energy industries.
• Excellent employee healthcare and benefits. 

Welcome to our dynamic team, where you can work independently while enjoying the support of fantastic colleagues. We strive to be the best in our field, continuously enhancing our expertise and ways of working. At WLSA, you can leverage your talent and experience to make a meaningful impact. We are a diverse group united by a shared vision of good corporate citizenship. In this excellent working environment, we offer you an exciting position with the opportunity to grow professionally at the forefront of Wärtsilä technology.

Contact & next steps:

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Training Operations Manager, North Europe Jarno Koskinen via email at jarno.koskinen@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).

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal.

Application deadline: 29/03/2026 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

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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