Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast-changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for an Mechanic al technician to join our East Africa Operational Organization and based in Nairobi, Athi River II, Kenya.

The successful Mechanical technician will be reporting to the maintenance manager and will be responsible for the plant mechanical activities that are planned or unplanned to enable smooth plant operations and customer satisfaction.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Technician, your daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for mechanical maintenance of all plant equipment within planned time frames.
• Expertise in using tools, portable machine tools, workshop tools like grinder, drilling, welding etc.
• Ensure all plant equipment are healthy by providing quality maintenance.
• Inspect completed work to ensure that maintenance of machinery/equipment is completed
• correctly and that conforms to specifications and safety standards.
• Implement the maintenance procedures and working routines.
• Resources are used effectively and that work schedules, targets are met.
• Monitor the condition of maintenance equipment, materials, parts and tools, ensure those are
• maintained according to applicable guidelines and policies, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Assisting supervisor in problem solving and Root cause analysis for all plant equipment. Rectify
• mechanical faults under the guidance of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in preparing Maintenance Reports.
• Assist in Incidents reporting, analysis, investigations and action plans implementation.
• Assist in Spares/consumables/tools procurement planning.
• Suggest and implement improvements.
• Ensure plant performance targets and customer contractual obligations are achieved
• consistently in own responsibility area.
• Ensure that the work is executed at plant according to Wartsila and customer Quality, Health,

Safety and Environmental guidelines.

• Responsible for effective implementation of permit to work, lockout & tag out systems in
• order to protect personnel and equipment.
• Audits compliance & action plans implementation.
• Competent in emergency preparedness and take appropriate actions when needed.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and cleanliness of the all plant equipment.
• Maintaining good teamwork and inter personnel relationship within and other department
• personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining the machines and auxiliary equipment in good working

Requirements:

• Minimum two years experience as a mechanical Technician or similar role
• Qualification Mechanical/ Electrical /Mechatronics / Marine Engineering

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 a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. 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?

How to apply:

Contact & next steps

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.

In case of any questions, reach out our Regional Talent Acquisition Team at careers@wartsila.com

Last application date: 08/05/2024

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.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com .