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We are looking for an Sr. Electrical Site Supervisor to join Wärtsilä Brazil, on a commissioning project run by Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH - one of the world's leading electrical system integrators in shipbuilding in Germany.
This position is based in Itajaí/SC, Brazil and will be reporting to the Manager Construction Sites, and travel will maybe be required.
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This position is intended to be developed into a coordinating position for electrical installations in this project.
Main Activities
* Supervision of electrical installation services, during the installation phase of cable plant and major equipment and setting to work
* Technical supervision as well as monitoring the progress of the respective installation and setting to work activities
* Assistance of project related processes, specifications and initiation of quality assurance measures
* Assistance for the respective quality assurance
* Assistance during handover of the respective electrical installation area or system to class and customer
* Clarification of open issues with W-SAM engineering and sub supplier
* Support for the engineering for installation related questions
* Ensure the reporting to the sub supplier team, Site Supervision Manager and the project manager
* Recognize and mitigate risks in the installation area or the system (HSE, technical and commercial)
* Support sub supplier to recognize, report and track of additional costs
* Support sub supplier to coordinate the respective subcontractors on board and respective electrical tasks, resources and due dates
* Assist sub supplier in work preparation of the respective installation tasks
Requirements
* Technical course in Electrical
* CFT register
* Degree in Electrical Engineering will be a plus
* Experience in electrical installation on ships or maritime products
* Knowledge of shipyard-specific processes
* Experience working as a field electrical professional
* Experience in reading and following technical (standard) documents
* Experience in commissioning will be a plus
* Wärtsilä knowledge and business understanding
* Advanced English (written and fluent spoken)
Skills
* Communicate effectively with customers & colleagues
* Safety-oriented
* Team management
* Problem-solving
* Planning and target setting
* Reporting and analytical skills
Last application date: 12/06/2025
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Maritime Transportation
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