Project EHS Manager

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 are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  

We are looking for a Project EHS Manager to join our central Energy EHSS and Management Systems team working for a better future. In this position you will support, coach and continuously improve our EHS performance in our construction projects in Americas area.

The preferred location for the position is in Vaasa, Finland but also other locations can be considered.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Project EHS Manager you will support and coach our organisation in delivering projects and services in a safe and sustainable way. Your work will include identification of EHSS requirements, planning and supporting for their fulfilment from early sales phase to the delivery to the customer. An important part of your work is to foster the organisation in adapting a safety culture towards a ZeroMindset. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independency, as you will have the support from experienced team members.

Main responsibilities:

• Functioning as the connection between global EHSS and area project site operations ensuring the implementation of EHSS processes, systems, tools and programs within own responsibility area.
• Supporting sales organization on sales projects
• Supporting project teams to fulfil EHS requirements in the delivery projects
• Supporting in practical EHS preparations and mobilisation at construction sites
• Participating in EHSS development projects
• Monitor EHS performance, analyse and follow-up of EHS Reporting for the Area

Requirements for the position:

• Advanced knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from working with construction sites
• Fluent English written and spoken
• Good Spanish language skills is an advantage

As an ideal candidate, you have gained experience from the energy industry and have a technical degree from engineering. For you to succeed in the position, we hope you have a coaching and collaborative mindset to together with our stakeholders build a successful business and a great customer experience. As you in this role will be supporting projects in Americas area, some virtual meetings will occasionally be held in late afternoon/early evening Finnish time. Some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

Why you and us?   

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting 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:
  

Please submit your application before the application deadline of 01.07.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Anders Mattsson,

General manager EHSS &and Management systems,

anders.mattsson@wartsila.com

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Last application date: 01/07/2025 

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. 

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.

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 legislation is followed.

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