Resource Team Leader

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

Resource Team Leader

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent for our location in Livorno, Italy.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Resource Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the locally assigned dive resource pool and acting as the focal point for diving operations at the UWS local site or area. You will oversee the local diving workforce’s health, safety, and well-being while ensuring operational efficiency. Additionally, you will directly manage dive teams and all aspects of diving operations, including personnel, equipment, safety protocols, and logistics.

The Resource Team Leader also assumes all responsibilities associated with the Diving Superintendent position and serves as the line manager for the local diving workforce, reporting to the UWS Dive & Resource Manager. This role also includes HRM responsibilities

As Resource Team Leader, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate diving personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure compliance with legal, company, and industry regulations.
• Ensure diving operations are staffed with a qualified team and conducted from a safe, well-equipped dive site.
• Oversee the preparation and mobilisation of diving equipment and personnel.
• Supervise local diving operations and delegate responsibilities to appointed Diving Superintendents and Dive Supervisors as required.
• Ensure all project documentation, dive records, and associated documentation comply with company standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Sales and Coordination, Workshop, and Dive Technical functions.
• Optimize the use of materials and reduce resource wastage in local diving operations.
• Lead and coach personnel within the team.
• Continuously review and improve dive teams' operational performance based on everyday work, lessons learned, near-misses, and accidents.
• Ensure all diving personnel are properly trained and certified for safe and efficient operations.
• Foster a positive Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety culture within the local team.
  
  

You Will Shine In This Role, When You Have

• A bachelor’s degree in business with 5+ years as a leader or manager in commercial diving, OR secondary vocational studies with 10+ years in commercial diving roles and 7+ years as a Senior Dive Supervisor/Superintendent.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in the commercial diving industry.
• In-depth understanding of legal and compliance regulations related to diving operations for local region.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong planning, organisational, and coordination skills.
• Ability to foster cross-divisional and organisational cooperation.
  
  

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world and to visit site offices and operations. Thus, we hope you will be ready to travel approximately 70% of the time, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

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 the 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, please reach out to Marco Snoek, Manager, Dive Resources & Operations, through email at marco.snoek@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 decarbonization of marine and energy!

Last application date: 18/07/2025

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.

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 www.wartsila.com.