We are now looking for a
Skipper
To join our team working for a better future.
The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Valencia, Spain.
What you will be doing
As Skipper, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
- Exercise command of the vessel on which you are designated.
- Cooperate as necessary with diving teams.
- Responsible for maneuvers in port and at sea with any necessary vessel for the realization of the required activity.
- Responsible for safety on the vessel, making decisions based on the state of the sea or the vessel itself.
- Responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance of the vessel.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the bridge and the rest of the vessel (except the engine) both reactive and proactive.
- Support to the chief engineer or other crew members if necessary.
- Carry out transfers of our vessels between ports on the Spanish east coast, especially Valencia.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
- Medical recognition of ism in force.
- All certificates necessary for boarding.
- Port skipper title (Skipper and Chief engineer simultaneously on boats up to 100 GT, issued by Spain).
- Coastal skipper or higher.
- Basic level of maritime English.
- Native Spanish speaker.
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s 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 don’t 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 related to this position please reach out to Daniel Isaac, Marine Fleet Manager, through
[email protected] (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!
Last application date: 26/07/2026
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.
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.
