Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

**Maintenance Technician, Mechanical**:
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 a **Maintenance Technicien Mechanical** to join our Southern Africa Operational** **Organization and based in **, **MDG **Fort Dauphin**, **Madagascar**, you will be reporting to the **Maintenance Manager.**

**What will you be doing**:
As a **Maintenance Technicien Mechanical** ,** your daily duties include but are not limited to:

- Responsible for smooth operation and execution of every major PMS and ensure that all works performed are according to manufacturer’s specification and according to Quality and Safety procedures.
- Supervise mechanical staff in performing preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems.
- Overall, in charge of major and corrective maintenance and supervise routine work as well as shown in depth knowledge of fault finding. Including engine component evaluation
- Prepare work reports after every completed job and ensure that the data files are completed and current.
- Inspect completed work to check that repairs have been completed correctly and that machinery and equipment conform to specifications and safety standards.
- Monitor the condition of maintenance equipment, materials, parts, and tools that are used by maintenance employees in their day-to-day activities.
- Coach and mentor maintenance staff and assist them to diagnose more complex problems with machinery or equipment problems.
- Prioritize and assign tasks so that the team’s resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
- Train new employees in the organization’s operating procedures and standards.
- Develop a weekly schedule in determining job priorities and complete other tasks as requested by the Maintenance Manager.
- Develop and implement training programs for subordinates.
- Review work planning and scheduling and provides feedback to the maintenance manager to ensure that job plans are efficient and effective.
- Provide hands-on skills to help produce necessary prototypes.
- Directs the maintenance work force and provides onsite expertise.
- Ensure equipment availability is adequate to meet the profit plan.
- Solve complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors and trade-offs.
- Provide technical support to the Mechanical team to ensure correct parts procurement and proper replacement of parts or equipment and advice store on the management of spare parts stock level.

**You will shine in this role, when you have**:

- 1-2 Years experience as an electrical technician
- Diploma (+ 2 years) in Mechanical, industrial or any engineering related technical courses.
- A resident in Madagascar (Preferable).
- Willing to relocate to Fort Dauphin
- Average in English language.
- Good moral values
- Technical training
- General Skills:

- Good Communication skills.
- Cost awareness & effectiveness
- Teamwork skills
- Wärtsilä quality, safety & environment knowledge would be an advantage.

**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**

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.