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?  Wärtsilä is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our West Africa Operations in Tasiast, Mauritania. This role is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities of the HFO engine power plant, including planning and implementing maintenance for engines and their auxiliaries. The position ensures equipment reliability and maintains a clean, safe work environment. Excited to join the ride? What will you be doing:As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, your daily duties include but are not limited to:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Maintain and operate the plant during the shift operation as well as general shift maintenance according to company policies, procedures and operation profile/plan.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Recondition, and repair engine control instrument and auxiliary equipment.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Carry out inspections of all electrical equipment and take corrective actions when needed.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation, lock out and tag out) and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment incase of damage or failure of safety devices.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Assist Electrical Supervisor as required.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure that the working area, machines, auxiliary equipment and tools are kept in good and clean condition.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Identify and correct electrical related abnormalities of the engines and plant auxiliaries.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Create work reports according to guidelines.</li></ul>Apart from the above responsibilities, the Electrical Maintenance Technician will also be required to do the below:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ability to perform shift activities in all respect as well as maintenance activities of Wartsila DG power plant and its auxiliaries</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ability to Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical system/equipment's of Wartsila make DG power plant.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Knowledge of procedures and guidelines on Quality, Environment and Occupational Safety.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Knowledge of measuring instruments.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Failure analysis and troubleshooting.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Knowledge of Office Package. </li></ul> You will shine in this role, when you have:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Diploma or Graduation in Electrical and Electronics</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">3- 8 years of Power Plant Experience.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Working experience in any Wartsila engines.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Maximo &amp; Sales Force experience will be preferred.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Analytical and critical thinking skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Good observational skills and a willingness to learn. </li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Good communication skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ability to work in a team</li></ul>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 &amp; 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 <a href="mailto:careers@wartsila.com">careers@wartsila.com</a>  Last application date: 29/01/2026 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 WärtsiläWärtsilä 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 <a href="https://www.wartsila.com/home">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future.&nbsp;We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets.&nbsp;Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74&nbsp;GW of power plant capacity&nbsp;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&nbsp;through innovation in technology and services - together.&nbsp;Want to join the ride?&nbsp;&nbsp;Wärtsilä is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our West Africa Operations in Tasiast, Mauritania. This role is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities of the HFO engine power plant, including planning and implementing maintenance for engines and their auxiliaries. The position ensures equipment reliability and maintains a clean, safe work environment. Excited to join the ride?&nbsp;What will you be doing:As an&nbsp;Electrical Maintenance Technician,&nbsp;your&nbsp;daily&nbsp;duties include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Maintain and operate the plant during the shift operation as well as general shift maintenance according to company policies, procedures and operation profile/plan.</li><li>Recondition, and repair engine control instrument and auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Carry out inspections of all electrical equipment and take corrective actions when needed.</li><li>Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation, lock out and tag out) and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment incase of damage or failure of safety devices.</li><li>Assist Electrical Supervisor as required.</li><li>Ensure that the working area, machines, auxiliary equipment and tools are kept in good and clean condition.</li><li>Identify and correct electrical related abnormalities of the engines and plant auxiliaries.</li><li>Create work reports according to guidelines.</li></ul>Apart from the above responsibilities, the Electrical Maintenance Technician will also be required to do the below:<ul><li>Ability to perform shift activities in all respect as well as maintenance activities of Wartsila DG power plant and its auxiliaries</li><li>Ability to Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical system/equipment's of Wartsila make DG power plant.</li><li>Knowledge of procedures and guidelines on Quality, Environment and Occupational Safety.</li><li>Knowledge of measuring instruments.</li><li>Failure analysis and troubleshooting.</li><li>Knowledge of Office Package. </li></ul>&nbsp;You will shine in this role, when you have:<ul><li>Diploma or Graduation in Electrical and Electronics</li><li>3- 8 years of Power Plant Experience.</li><li>Working experience in any Wartsila engines.</li><li>Maximo &amp; Sales Force experience will be preferred.</li><li>Analytical and critical thinking skills.</li><li>Good observational skills and a willingness to learn.&nbsp;</li><li>Good communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a team</li></ul>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 &amp; next steps &nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@wartsila.com">careers@wartsila.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Last application date: 29/01/2026&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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. &nbsp;This is WärtsiläWärtsilä 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wartsila.com/home">www.wartsila.com</a>.

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