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Being flexible is typical for us working at Wega. We do not have more energy than anyone else, we just use it in the right way. We see possibilities where others see threats. 

Wega as an employer

Curiosity, open-mindedness, and the desire to learn new things open up interesting career opportunities at Wega. We have numerous different career paths on different levels of the organisation available to team players who are eager to develop their skills as part of dynamic work community of like-minded professionals. Wega is a reliable employer that supports the professional development and comprehensive wellbeing of its personnel.

Work community

At Wega everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Our low hierarchy and bureaucracy support innovation while enabling a great work-life balance. We support our employees’ health and free time with various benefits and recreational events.

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Open appli­cation

Come and create your own path in a dynamic and agile growth company. Tell us your superpower and what kind of new skills you would bring to our team. Send your application and we will contact you!

Team

Niko Ristikankare

Niko Ristikankare

CEO, Partner

Martti Kaurinkoski

Martti Kaurinkoski

Senior Vice President, Partner

Eija Kanto

Eija Kanto

Senior Vice President, Partner

Sofia Mäkinen (vanhempainvapaalla)

Sofia Mäkinen (vanhempainvapaalla)

Director Enviro Analyses, Partner

Saku Kimpimäki (vanhempainvapaalla)

Saku Kimpimäki (vanhempainvapaalla)

Director New Energies

Taavi Vartela

Taavi Vartela

Director Projects

Jussi Ruikka

Jussi Ruikka

Director Logistics & Supply Chain

Pasi Keski-Karhu

Pasi Keski-Karhu

Director Bioenergy

Tino Waldén

Tino Waldén

Head of Gas Trade

Veli-Pekka Toiviainen

Veli-Pekka Toiviainen

CFO

Anu Lukkarinen

Anu Lukkarinen

Director HR and Administration

Essi Haapaniemi

Essi Haapaniemi

Senior Specialist

Tapio Helotie

Tapio Helotie

Project Manager

Susanna Hietanen

Susanna Hietanen

Senior Specialist, PhD

Marsa Honka

Marsa Honka

Specialist

Ari Hämäläinen

Ari Hämäläinen

Senior Trader

Jenni Ikonen

Jenni Ikonen

Specialist

Mirja Iso-Touru

Mirja Iso-Touru

Senior Specialist

Amanda Jokinen

Amanda Jokinen

Project Manager

Eveliina Klemola

Eveliina Klemola

Senior Specialist, PhD

Laura Krootila

Laura Krootila

Specialist

Eetu Lankinen

Eetu Lankinen

Project Manager

Aaron Lehmus

Aaron Lehmus

Project Manager

Kalle Muttilainen

Kalle Muttilainen

Biomass Trader

Matti Seppänen

Matti Seppänen

Project Engineer

Tiina Tuominen

Tiina Tuominen

Senior Specialist

Milla-Mari Vastavuo

Milla-Mari Vastavuo

Feedstock and Sustainability Manager

Lauri Ytti

Lauri Ytti

Project Engineer

Jimi Päivinen

Jimi Päivinen

Terminal Operations Coordinator & Team Lead

Vesa Tammilehto

Vesa Tammilehto

Operating Engineer

Roope Hyväkkä

Roope Hyväkkä

Operations Specialist

Patrik Österholm

Patrik Österholm

Terminal Operator

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Wega Advisory Board

Jyrki Katainen

Jyrki Katainen

Advisory Board

Paula Laine

Paula Laine

Advisory Board

Petri Niemi

Petri Niemi

Advisory Board

Matti Rihko

Matti Rihko

Advisory Board

Timo Kivinen

Timo Kivinen

Advisory Board

Wega is named after the vessel SS Vega which Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, the famous explorer, used when sailing the Northeast Passage in 1878-1879. Vega is also the brightest star in the constellation of Lyra and the fifth-brightest star in the night sky.

Cinia

Digital connectivity

Customer Cinia Oy

Funding instrument CEF Digital 2021, Digital global gateways connections

Grant awarded EUR 3.65 million

Project Northern EU Gateways – Planning of development of the autonomous digital backbone and connecting Europe with global strategic partners

Implementation 2023–2024

Cinia

What the funding enables In the project, plans for three telecommunications cable investments were prepared and refined. The project also produced a high-level plan for cable systems connecting the EU. Once realised, the projects will improve backbone network connections, provide alternative routes for submarine cables, and enhance cybersecurity in a strategically important region of Europe. At the same time, EU connectivity to third countries will be strengthened.

Enviro’s role We were responsible for the entire application process. Following the positive funding decision, we continued to assist with the preparation of the consortium agreement and the negotiations of the grant agreement, as well as EU project management. We ensured that the reporting requirements were met.

Terntank

Pioneer in sustainable shipping

Customer Terntank

Funding instrument EU Innovation Fund 2022

Grant awarded EUR 2.75 million

Project eMETHANOLxWSolution

Implementation 2023–2029

Terntank

Image: Terntank

What the funding enables The project involves the construction of a new tanker vessel equipped with a methanol-powered engine and a foldable wind-assisted propulsion system. The vessel serves as a pilot platform for innovative technologies. It also features shore power connection and battery systems. The project promotes the adoption of alternative fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4,000 tonnes per year.

Enviro’s role We have secured EU grants and national funding for Terntank since 2013. In addition to the Innovation Fund, we have helped Terntank obtain EU TEN-T funding and Swedish and Norwegian national support for vessel environmental investments. We have been responsible for funding application processes, grant project management, and communications.
Wega has assisted Terntank in developing low-emission supply chains and has managed charter agreements since 2013. The long-standing collaboration highlights the expertise across Wega’s various business areas: chartering, fuel procurement, co-funding, and environmental reporting.

Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency

Promoting winter navigation

Customer Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto)

Funding instrument EU CEF Transport 2024, European Maritime Space

Grant awarded Finland EUR 42 million

Project WINMOS IV

Implementation 2025–2029

Väylävirasto

Image: Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto)

wWhat the funding enables The project is a continuation of long-standing cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. It ensures efficient, sustainable cross-border winter navigation in the Baltic Sea. The project guarantees the availability of a sufficient icebreaking fleet. At the same time, it enables emission reductions and improves the cost-efficiency of operations. Finland’s new EU-funded B+ class icebreaker will be built to replace the over 70-year-old Voima. Despite its smaller size, the new low-emission vessel can open the same 25-metre-wide channel as A-class icebreakers. The project also includes modernisation and life-cycle extensions for Sweden’s existing icebreakers.

Enviro’s role We were responsible for preparing the joint funding application for Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. This included cost-benefit analyses, coordinating international project meetings, and submitting the application via the application system. Enviro’s collaboration with FTIA on EU funding applications and project reporting has continued since 2017. Funding for Finland has been secured for winter navigation, fairways, railway and road projects, and military mobility.

Port of Pori

Infrastructure projects

Customer Port of Pori

Funding instrument EU CEF Transport 2021, 2023 (MILMOB), 2023

Grant awarded EUR 12.8 million in total

Project Quays2Solutions, POPRAMP, Power2Quays

Implementation 2021–2026

Porin satama

Image: Port of Pori

What the funding enables The Quays2Solutions project involved constructing a new 270-metre-long quay at the Mäntyluoto port area. At the same time, the old liquid-bulk quay at Tahkoluoto was replaced. The POPRAMP project addressed military mobility needs by constructing a permanent RoRo ramp at Mäntyluoto and by renovating the adjacent yard area. The Power2Quays project implements a shore-side electricity supply system for two quays at Tahkoluoto. A solar power plant and reinforcement of the port’s electrical grid are also included. These projects remove transport bottlenecks, improve the port’s basic infrastructure and dual-use capability, and promote low-emission maritime transport and the port’s environmental responsibility.

Enviro’s role Close collaboration and a deep understanding of the customer’s investment needs have enabled three mutually reinforcing projects with EU co-funding. We have been responsible for funding applications, as well as for the management and reporting of the EU projects.

Finavia

Development of Helsinki Airport

Customer Finavia Oyj

Funding instrument EU CEF Transport, Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) 2025

Grant awarded EUR 5.6 million

Project HELZERO – Electrification of Helsinki Airport operations through ground power and pre-conditioned air to achieve zero emissions

Implementation 2025–2028

Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema

Image: Finavia Oyj

What the funding enables The HELZERO project provides pre-conditioned air supply for heating and cooling parked aircraft. In addition, ground power will be extended to new aircraft stands. The project also includes the construction of a solar power plant to generate renewable energy and the procurement of a battery storage system. Finavia is implementing the project proactively, ahead of legislative requirements. The project eliminates operational bottlenecks and advances Finavia’s environmental goals, which aim for the entire aviation value chain to operate responsibly. Helsinki Airport achieved net-zero carbon emissions in 2024.

Enviro’s role Our collaboration with Finavia on EU co-funding has continued since 2017, when we helped apply for CEF Transport funding for Finavia’s travel centre. Since then, we have assisted Finavia with managing and reporting on EU projects. For the HELZERO project, we were responsible for the entire application process. Following the positive funding decision, we continued to assist the customer with grant agreement preparation and EU project management, ensuring the reporting requirements were met. At the same time, we have maintained ongoing strategic collaboration to identify funding opportunities.