Functional Safety Manager

Job title:

Functional Safety Manager

Company

Wärtsilä

Job description

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 now looking for a Functional Safety Manager to strengthen the T&V Test Services, Emissions & Automation team in its strive to secure a safe and redundant test facility for regular and future fuels and fulfil all regulatory requirements on functional safety.The location for this permanent position is Vaasa, Finland.Your role and responsibilities:The Functional Safety Manager will manage the functional safety of the STH Plant, which includes the fuel storage area and the test cells in the Hub and Research Lab. You’ll be working as a part of a dedicated team with diverse expertise.Responsibilities for the position:

• Manage safety lifecycle processes in line with IEC 61511
• Develop, implement, and manage the Functional Safety Management Plan (FSMP) in line with IEC 61511 standards
• Ensure correct documentation, and reports are available for all Safety lifecycle phases
• Manage audits and assessments to verify adherence to IEC 61511 requirements and address non-compliance issues
• Provide leadership and training to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on functional safety principles and standards

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• Relevant technical education (BSc or higher in Automation, Electrical, Process engineering or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61511 and safety lifecycle processes
• Certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Expert) preferred
• Other earlier safety experiences such as HSE, and process safety are seen as a benefit
• Strong leadership skills, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• English language skill is required. Swedish and Finnish are seen as an advantage
• 3+ years of experience in functional safety IEC61511 and automation engineering
• Structured way of working and planning
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Why you and us?You are valued – 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 & 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 before the application deadline 30th of March 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to:Staffan Nysand
Manager, Emission & Automation
Phone: +358 50 534 3944
Email: staffan.nysand@wartsila.comLast application date: 30/03/2025At 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 WärtsiläWärtsilä 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 .

Expected salary

Location

Vaasa, Pohjanmaa

Job date

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:53:10 GMT

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