Nautical Routing Specialist

W?rtsil? is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future
With the worlds widest portfolio and service network, we W?rtsilians deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers
The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping
Did you know that shipping is the worlds most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea
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 through innovation in technology and services together
Are you ready to jump onboard
We are now looking for a Nautical Routing Specialist to join our team of experts, working for a better future
The preferred location for the position is in Cabuyao, Philippines, Mumbai, India or Singapore
This position involves close collaboration with colleagues in Europe to ensure seamless 24/7 global coverage
What You Will Be Doing
As a Nautical Routing Specialist, you will join the dynamic and challenging field of marine weather routing and voyage planning
In this position, you will act as a trusted advisor to commercial vessel operators, Captains and crew offering guidance on safe and optimal routing in terms of weather, navigational safety and regulations
In this role you will support W?rtsil?s efforts to accelerate the transition towards marine decarbonization
As Nautical Routing Specialist, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
Provide consultancy on weather-optimized routes for ship navigation together with meteorologists
Analyse weather data and maritime conditions to ensure safe passage
Assess and communicate the risks impacting voyage plans considering changing boundary conditions along the route such as weather, vessel performance and voyage instructions
Monitor all our clients' vessels for deviations or events out of the ordinary
Stay updated with the latest maritime regulations and weather forecasting technologies
In cooperation with the forecasters, create and update safe and feasible routes both in way of nautical safety and security as well as weather and general fuel efficiency
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for route adjustments
Ensure effective communication with different stakeholders, including customers onshore and onboard crew
Provide feedback and input to our internal Product team to support the ongoing development and enhancement of our products
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
STCW II/2 Unlimited Seagoing Certificate Master Mariner
Minimum of 3 years of experience in route planning on international voyages
Experience in weather routing and/or weather forecasting is desired
Knowledge of oceanographic conditions that influence marine meteorology
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English
Ability to work under pressure
Team player who values collaboration and thrives in a diverse, international team environment
Willingness to work on a shift rotation (including nights, weekends and public holidays) as part of the European-Asian rotation team
Why you and us
We at W?rtsil? believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work
We support each others 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 dont 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 please reach out to Maria Hernandez Martinez, Product LeadVoyage Performance through maria
martinez@wartsila com with any questions related to this position (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!
Please note that according to W?rtsil? policy and under applicable local legislation and practices, 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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At W?rtsil? 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 W?rtsil?
W?rtsil? 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
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