Chief Commissioning Engineer – Plant AutomationWärtsilä Energy | Construction &amp; Commissioning Services Position OverviewWärtsilä Energy’s Construction and Commissioning Services team is seeking an experienced Chief Commissioning Engineer – Plant Automation to support the commissioning and startup of Wärtsilä power plant installations.This is a travel‑intensive, field‑based role focused on automation testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting across customer sites, primarily in the United States with occasional international travel.The position is home‑office based within the United States. <hr>Key ResponsibilitiesPlant Automation &amp; Commissioning<ul><li>Lead and execute automation testing and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä power plant installations</li><li>Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions on Wärtsilä products and systems</li><li>Supervise installation and commissioning of plant automation and control systems</li><li>Support warranty activities and contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing products</li><li>Diagnose system issues, perform adjustments, and support testing activities in accordance with engineering instructions and standards</li><li>Verify, adjust, and validate system performance to meet operational and safety requirements</li><li>Prepare and submit internal and customer-facing technical reports in line with Wärtsilä standards</li></ul> Control Systems Engineering (Electrical &amp; Automation)<ul><li>Work with PLC and automation platforms including:<ul><li>Siemens Step 7</li><li>Siemens TIA Portal (V13 or higher)</li><li>Modicon Unity</li></ul></li><li>Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems and industrial networks</li><li>Work with industrial networking technologies including IP networks, ring topologies, switches, and routers</li><li>Support server and virtualization environments, including Microsoft Hyper‑V</li><li>Apply knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Modbus, and Profibus</li><li>Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during commissioning and handover phases</li></ul>Experience with Wärtsilä UNIC / sWOIS systems is considered a strong advantage. <hr>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering</li><li>Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience with Wärtsilä products, particularly power plant automation systems, HMI platforms, and industrial networks</li><li>Expert‑level knowledge of plant automation systems, including system tuning, optimization, and commissioning</li><li>Strong expertise in PLC programming, automation software, and industrial control systems</li><li>Proven ability to work independently in dynamic and demanding field environments</li><li>Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on results</li><li>Excellent communication and technical reporting skills</li><li>Strong team orientation with the flexibility to collaborate across global and multicultural teams</li><li>Mandatory experience with Wärtsilä 4‑stroke engines and associated plant automation systems</li></ul>Last application date: 19/06/2026  Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 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. Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.  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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com/">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Chief Commissioning Engineer, Plant Automation

Chief Commissioning Engineer – Plant AutomationWärtsilä Energy | Construction &amp; Commissioning Services Position OverviewWärtsilä Energy’s Construction and Commissioning Services team is seeking an experienced Chief Commissioning Engineer – Plant Automation to support the commissioning and startup of Wärtsilä power plant installations.This is a travel‑intensive, field‑based role focused on automation testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting across customer sites, primarily in the United States with occasional international travel.The position is home‑office based within the United States. <hr />Key ResponsibilitiesPlant Automation &amp; Commissioning<ul><li>Lead and execute automation testing and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä power plant installations</li><li>Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions on Wärtsilä products and systems</li><li>Supervise installation and commissioning of plant automation and control systems</li><li>Support warranty activities and contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing products</li><li>Diagnose system issues, perform adjustments, and support testing activities in accordance with engineering instructions and standards</li><li>Verify, adjust, and validate system performance to meet operational and safety requirements</li><li>Prepare and submit internal and customer-facing technical reports in line with Wärtsilä standards</li></ul> Control Systems Engineering (Electrical &amp; Automation)<ul><li>Work with PLC and automation platforms including:<ul><li>Siemens Step 7</li><li>Siemens TIA Portal (V13 or higher)</li><li>Modicon Unity</li></ul></li><li>Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems and industrial networks</li><li>Work with industrial networking technologies including IP networks, ring topologies, switches, and routers</li><li>Support server and virtualization environments, including Microsoft Hyper‑V</li><li>Apply knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN Bus, Modbus, and Profibus</li><li>Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during commissioning and handover phases</li></ul>Experience with Wärtsilä UNIC / sWOIS systems is considered a strong advantage. <hr />Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering</li><li>Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience with Wärtsilä products, particularly power plant automation systems, HMI platforms, and industrial networks</li><li>Expert‑level knowledge of plant automation systems, including system tuning, optimization, and commissioning</li><li>Strong expertise in PLC programming, automation software, and industrial control systems</li><li>Proven ability to work independently in dynamic and demanding field environments</li><li>Proactive, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on results</li><li>Excellent communication and technical reporting skills</li><li>Strong team orientation with the flexibility to collaborate across global and multicultural teams</li><li>Mandatory experience with Wärtsilä 4‑stroke engines and associated plant automation systems</li></ul>Last application date: 19/06/2026  Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 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. Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.  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. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com/">www.wartsila.com</a>.

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