Technical Instructor

Technical Instructor

The Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy (WLSA) provides high-quality training services for the energy and marine markets globally. We are focusing on Wärtsilä product and solution training, both for our internal and external customers globally in the Marine and Energy industries.

Are you interested in Training Services? Do you wish to work as a technical expert in training services? Do you enjoy working with people and helping them to learn?

We are looking for a Technical Instructor to join our team at the Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy Training Centre in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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 90% 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?

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Training Team, you will be responsible for the practical execution of on-site and local training activities in the Ft. Lauderdale Training Centre for our external and internal customers.

As an ideal candidate, you have strong professional knowledge and significant experience with ship power or power plant installations, commissioning, services, or plant operation. Knowledge of Wärtsilä technology will be highly valued, preferably with a focus on Dual Fuel and LNG solutions, combined with a strong understanding of internal combustion engine technology.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• The practical execution of training in our WLSA training centre or on-site.
• Delivering of theoretical training from the Training Centre, or from your home office.
• Developing new training material, concepts, and equipment in WLSA training centre in Ft. Lauderdale.
• Actively partaking in training delivery related day-to-day activities.
• Continuously strengthening your knowledge of Wärtsilä products.
• Staying up to speed on the latest industry technologies.
• Deliver the training in a keen way and under consideration of total safety and environmental impact aspects.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.
• Participate in projects in which technical knowledge and experience is of importance.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering degree, or similar relevant educational background.
• Professional knowledge and experience with installation, operation and/or maintenance of ship power generation equipment.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work in multicultural environment.
• Quality, safety, and environmental skills.
• Proficient English language level, both verbal and written (other languages will be considered an advantage).
• Significant experience with the maritime and/or power plant industry, or similar.
• Result- and development-oriented way of working.
• Experience in training delivery will be highly valued; however, you will receive adequate training.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity
• Passionate about people
• Customer focus
• Strong focus on quality and safety
• Good negotiating skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player mindset
• Ability to lead persons of different cultural backgrounds

Why you & us? 

Travel Requirements: This position requires a 30% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfil these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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 a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. 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? 

Contact & next steps:

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. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We aim to keep you informed along the way.

Last application date: 06/12/2024 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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