Process Safety Manager

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a Process Safety Manager with a main responsibility for fulfilling all regulatory requirements of our large-scale chemical processes. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. 
  
Your role and responsibilities:
 
As a Process Safety Manager, your work will include securing a safe and redundant test facility for regular and future fuels and you have the passion to improve safety processes and a talent to influence people positively. You’ll be working as a part of the T&V Test Services team with diverse expertise.
 
Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Development of process safety as well as coordinating the team of supervisors and safety experts 
• Definition of process safety operational principles, follow-up of function, as well as evaluation and coordination of the status including training, people introductions, inspections, audits, and maintenance procedures
• Organisation of chemical supervisor tasks
• Support design, planning and project work for process improvements 
• Assessment and mitigation of risks for major process incidents 
• Coordination of cooperation with permission and inspection authorities
• Ensure that safety is on top of the agenda and properly balanced among other requirements
• Enable sufficient and high-quality communication within the teams and with stakeholders

 
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: 
 

• Suitable BSc or MSc degree and experience in process- or chemical industry
• Experience with maintenance work
• Ability to adapt laws and standards to process-technical solutions
• Experience with permission and inspection authorities like Tukes
• Good teamwork, interaction and persistence skills
• Proactive and self-going person with a doer’s attitude
• Understanding of automation and cyber security risk evaluation 
• Good English and Finnish knowledge, Swedish knowledge is an advantage

  
Why you and us?   
  
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the 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 latest by 30.03.2025. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Christer Wik, GM Test Services, at +358 40 097 4846 or christer.wik@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: 30/03/2025 

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. 

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. 

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.