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?

Delivery Centre STH's operations are based on teamwork and a skilled workforce to ensure that customer needs are met. We are now looking for a Competence Coordinator to join our team!
Testing & Validation (T&V) in Delivery Centre STH is leading the competence development and internal & partner workforce capacity in DC STH. Our goal is to ensure that we have the right amount of skilled and motivated people in the right place at the right time. We foster safety, well-being at work and the possibility to deepen and wider team-level competence, as well as personal competence. 

 

Position information:

The location for this permanent position is in Vaasa, Finland. Other locations will not be considered. 

 

Description:

Competence Coordinator is focusing on competence management and development in Delivery Centre STH, Testing & Validation. This role has a true impact on the success of Delivery Centre STH, and finally on the well-being and development of our manufacturing society. Competence Coordinator supports the assembly Team Leads with daily operative people management tasks when applicable. 

In this position, you will report to the Operative Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

The main task is to act as a competence management specialist supporting Testing & Validation.

 

Responsible for the development and implementation of competence and learning management processes, including TVR class and other metrics/assessments Responsible for developing methods to measure learning quality, impact and return on investment Follow-up of mandatory training validity and completion Marketing available training opportunities to employees and providing necessary information Supporting coordinators and T&V managers with daily operative people management tasks when applicable Working in close cooperation with HR functions and WLSA

 

Requirements:

 

Knowledge of competence management and development Experience working under own initiative and in planning and prioritizing workloads Committed to deliver to agreed timelines Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as individually Development mindset and capacity for conceptual thinking Good Finnish and English written and verbal communication skills

Why you and us?

 

You are evaluated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and 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 to 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 by 02.04.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:
 
Mika Hautaviita

Operative Manager

mika.hautaviita@wartsila.com

 

Last application date: 02/04/2025 

 

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. 

 

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.