Chief Commissioning Engineer, Plant Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Automation & Commissioning Lead and execute automation testing and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä power plant installations
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions on Wärtsilä products and systems
• Supervise installation and commissioning of plant automation and control systems
• Support warranty activities and contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing products
• Diagnose system issues, perform adjustments, and support testing activities in accordance with engineering instructions and standards
• Verify, adjust, and validate system performance to meet operational and safety requirements
• Prepare and submit internal and customer-facing technical reports in line with Wärtsilä standards
• Control Systems Engineering (Electrical & Automation): Work with PLC and automation platforms including: Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal (V13 or higher), Modicon Unity, Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems and industrial networks
• Work with industrial networking technologies including IP networks, ring topologies, switches, and routers
• Support server and virtualization environments, including Microsoft Hyper-V
• Apply knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Modbus, and Profibus
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during commissioning and handover phases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with Wärtsilä products, particularly power plant automation systems, HMI platforms, and industrial networks
• Expert-level knowledge of plant automation systems, including system tuning, optimization, and commissioning
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, automation software, and industrial control systems
• Proven ability to work independently in dynamic and demanding field environments
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on results
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
• Strong team orientation with the flexibility to collaborate across global and multicultural teams
• Mandatory experience with Wärtsilä 4-stroke engines and associated plant automation systems