Job Description

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?

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains comprehensive maintenance plans, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Coordinates maintenance activities, collaborating with maintenance teams, customer and other stakeholders to prioritize maintenance tasks and manage workflow. 

• Coordinates maintenance resources, ensuring the correct personnel and competences, tools, parts and other resources are timely in place.

• Optimizes inventory management for maintenance parts and supplies to support ongoing and future maintenance activities.

• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance data and other operational data to predict maintenance needs, support maintenance planning and prevent unplanned downtime.

• Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements during maintenance operations.

• Acts as a liaison between maintenance, customer, operations, and management to facilitate clear communication and effective planning.

• Actively interacts with customers to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Skill set requirement:

1.Education qualification: Engineering degree – Electrical or Mechanical

Experience:

• Overall, 10 years of experience with atleast 3 years of managerial experience in O&M of a powerplant.

• Strong financial term understanding

• Experience in customer relations & customer management

• Experience in Multi-Engine Wartsila Gas / HFO Engine Plant in a managerial capacity

2.Knowledge requirement:

• Manages short- to mid-term planning for a significant/multiple operational areas or contracts, contributing to site performance.

• Exhibits advanced knowledge of maintenance planning, maintaining expertise and credibility in the field.

3.Innovation and Change:

• Identifies and supports modifications to planning systems, tools, practices and processes.

• Utilizes advanced analytics for operational insights.

4.Teamwork and Leadership:

• Leads small planning projects or workgroups, planning and organizing resources to meet commitments.

5.Communication and Networking:

• Develops and maintains key stakeholder relationships, actively seeking stakeholder input and acting upon feedback to improve planning.

Job location: BOTO power plant, Senegal 

Last application date: 25.05.2026

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.

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