Workshop Technician 2
Wärtsilä
Company Overview
Wärtsilä Oyj Abp
HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
Founded1834
SizeApproximately 18,300 employees globally (source: wartsila.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not detailed in available sources.
What They Do
Wärtsilä Energy specializes in providing flexible engine power plants that can operate on sustainable fuels, alongside energy storage systems and optimization technologies such as the GEMS platform. Their offerings include full lifecycle services aimed at balancing renewable energy sources and enabling 100% renewable grids (source: wartsila.com). The company’s product lineup features utility-scale Quantum battery energy storage systems designed for compactness and efficiency, intelligent software for real-time control, and hybrid solutions that integrate engines with storage capabilities (source: wartsila.com). Target markets encompass power utilities, independent producers, and industries across 180 countries that require reliable baseload power, peak shaving, or grid stability in the face of increasing solar and wind intermittency (source: wartsila.com). Wärtsilä differentiates itself through a global portfolio that exceeds 18 GWh of storage deployed or contracted, emphasizing bankable reliability and expertise in decarbonizing energy systems (source: wartsila.com).
Projects & Track Record
Wärtsilä has an impressive track record, having installed 79 GW of power plant capacity across 180 countries and over 130 energy storage systems, with a global storage portfolio exceeding 18 GWh (source: wartsila.com). Notable projects include the tenth energy storage system for Flow Power in Australia, the fourth stage of Origin Energy’s Eraring battery system, and a synchronous condenser power plant designed for an Australian mining operation (source: wartsila.com). The company is also engaged in ongoing projects such as the Eraring battery stages and co-research initiatives aimed at enhancing predictive engine safety (source: wartsila.com). Key clients include Flow Power, Origin Energy, and various mining operations in Australia and Mauritania, showcasing Wärtsilä's commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Wärtsilä has made significant strides, including the announcement of its tenth Australian energy storage project for Flow Power and the renewal of an operation and maintenance agreement for a Mauritanian gold mine (source: wartsila.com). The company has also introduced the first power plant with a synchronous condenser for Australian mining, aimed at integrating renewable energy sources (source: wartsila.com). Additionally, Wärtsilä has appointed Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering for Energy Storage, reflecting its commitment to innovation in this sector (source: wartsila.com). The company has set fire safety benchmarks with its Quantum3 system while advancing the Eraring battery project, further solidifying its leadership in energy solutions (source: wartsila.com).
Working There
Wärtsilä offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product development, sales, and software engineering, particularly in the development of the GEMS platform (source: wartsila.com). The company employs over 18,300 individuals across 77 countries, with hiring occurring at its Helsinki headquarters and globally across more than 230 locations (source: salestools.io). The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, featuring modern facilities in Helsinki that include open-plan offices, wellness rooms, and fitness centers (source: salestools.io). Documented benefits include support for work-life balance and a purpose-driven environment that fosters creativity and technological advancement (source: salestools.io).
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Job Description
We are looking for a practical, safety-conscious and well-organised Workshop Technician 2 to support the daily operations of our Underwater Services workshop and warehouse. You will help ensure that tools, machinery, materials and operational equipment are properly maintained, documented, stored and ready for use, working closely with the Workshop & Asset Manager and the Dive Resources, Marine and Service Delivery teams.
As Workshop Technician 2, your work will focus on these responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning and basic repairs of workshop tools, machinery and operational equipment.
- Prepare, test, load and unload equipment for service operations and mobilisations, and check returned equipment before storage.
- Support the basic maintenance and preparation of diving and service equipment under the supervision of qualified personnel.
- Receive, identify, label, store and issue tools, materials, spare parts and consumables.
- Maintain accurate inventory, maintenance and equipment-movement records, including the relevant SAP entries and documentation.
- Monitor the condition, inspection dates and certification status of workshop machinery, tools and lifting accessories, and report or quarantine defective equipment.
- Support purchasing, supplier coordination, deliveries, stock counts and workshop logistics.
- Maintain safe, clean and organised workshop, warehouse and waste-storage areas, following QHSE procedures and correct waste segregation.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have
- A vocational technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience, in mechanical, electrical, industrial, marine or general maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with workshop tools, machinery and maintenance activities.
- Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment inspection and mechanical or electrical fault-finding.
- Strong safety awareness and a willingness to follow QHSE procedures and report risks or unsafe conditions.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear records while managing several priorities.
- The ability to work independently on routine tasks and to recognise when specialist repairs need to be escalated.
- Good teamwork and communication skills. Spanish is required, and working English is considered an advantage.
- Basic computer skills. Experience with SAP or another maintenance or inventory system is considered an advantage.
In this role, occasional travel may be required to support other Wärtsilä Underwater Services locations or operational activities. We therefore expect you to be available to travel approximately 10%.
Why you and us?
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 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. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions related to this position please reach out to Jorge Sancho, Workshop & Asset Manager - Spain, through email [email protected] (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!
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.
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About the role
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
Tidal and Wave Energy, Smart Grid
- Alboraya, Spain
Vocational technical qualification or equivalent practical experience
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