Technical Writer

Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions.



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 with smart technology - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?



We are now looking for an energetic, customer-orientated



Technical writer



to join our Change Management Team (of eight dedicated professionals). You will be working to create and maintain excellent Technical Information products in an easy to read, understandable way that helps our Customers to optimise the efficiency and performance, throughout the lifetime of their Wärtsilä products. The preferred location is Vaasa, Finland.



You will be guided and supported by our Change Management Engineers who co-ordinate the Requests For Changes (RFC’s) to the Operation and Maintenance Manuals content.



In this position, your main tasks and responsibilities will be to:

• Create, update, maintain and publish the content for our products Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Work cards.
• Act as a content management detective, assuring high quality content, re-usability and content harmonisation.
• Ensure the up-to-date, technically accurate information is available for publishing in a variety of formats, via our Content Management System.
• Technical writing
• Creating new content for the products supported by Technical Information
• Update and maintain the existing content
• Condition the content for product variants
• Information design
• Clarify and define update scope with the Experts concerned
• Help the Change Management Engineer with practical project arrangements
• Record the changes, i.e. content traceability and project requirements changes
• Advise and co-ordinate the language of the content
• Actively participate in update, status and review meetings
• Assure the quality of the Technical Information products
• Follow and continuously improve quality guidelines
• Act as a content administrator. Consider, deliver and exceed Customers’ expectations on Technical Information products
• Publish content to the Wärtsilä Content Management System
  
   

To be successful in this position, we expect you to:

• Have a BSc or MSc degree in mechanical engineering or similar professional qualifications
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and oral
• Have effective communication skills
• Have good co-ordination and problem-solving skills
• Be meticulous and have a good eye for detail
• Have good self-management skills
• Have a strong interest or willingness to learn about engine technology, technical communication and content management systems
• Be a social and curious person, who is not afraid of discussing issues with our Technical Experts face-to-face
• Be a good team player, who works well with others
• Work with high energy and determination
  
   

The following attributes are considered an advantage:

• Experience using Excosoft Skribenta or a DITA Content Management System
• Experience in engineering or relevant professional work
• Knowledge and experience of content and revision change management
  
   

Why you and us



You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.



If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.



Please apply by 14th of January 2022.



Contacts for more information:



Guy Russell, Team Leader, Change Management for Technical Information Products



+358 46 922 9553



Jenni Hirvinen, Manager, Content Management



+358 44 508 6993



Last application date: 14/01/2022

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All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.



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.



This is Wärtsilä



Wärtsilä Marine Power leads the industry in its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. Our portfolio of engines, propulsion systems, hybrid technology, and integrated powertrain systems deliver the reliability, safety, and environmental performance that Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision encompasses. We offer our customers performance-based agreements, lifecycle solutions, and an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise.www.wartsila.com/marine



Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.Find out more atwww.wartsila.com.



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