Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations 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 seeking a Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) to join our team at the Kahone in Senegal. In this role you will undergo structured training to develop technical and leadership skills required to supervise mechanical maintenance operations. This role is designed to prepare the trainee for future responsibilities in managing mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Assist in planning and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective tasks.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Support the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Learn and apply safety procedures and regulatory compliance related to mechanical work.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders and reports.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Collaborate with senior technicians and supervisors to identify and resolve technical issues.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Engage in leadership development activities, including team coordination and resource management.</li></ul> Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university in Senegal with good academic record. Experience: Internship or practical exposure in mechanical maintenance preferred. Skills:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Fluency in English.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Fluency in French</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Good interpersonal &amp; communication skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">High integrity and ownership.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Target-oriented and self-motivated.</li></ul> Last application date: 15/02/2026  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.   #wärtsiläenergy

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.

Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical)

&nbsp;Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.&nbsp;Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?&nbsp;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? &nbsp;Wärtsilä is seeking a&nbsp;Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) to join our team at the Kahone in Senegal. In this role you will undergo structured training to develop technical and leadership skills required to supervise mechanical maintenance operations. This role is designed to prepare the trainee for future responsibilities in managing mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational efficiency.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in planning and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective tasks.</li><li>Support the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems.</li><li>Learn and apply safety procedures and regulatory compliance related to mechanical work.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders and reports.</li><li>Collaborate with senior technicians and supervisors to identify and resolve technical issues.</li><li>Engage in leadership development activities, including team coordination and resource management.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements:&nbsp;Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university in Senegal with good academic record.&nbsp;Experience: Internship or practical exposure in mechanical maintenance preferred.&nbsp;Skills:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting.</li><li>Fluency in English.</li><li>Fluency in French</li><li>Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.</li><li>Good interpersonal &amp; communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>High integrity and ownership.</li><li>Target-oriented and self-motivated.</li></ul>&nbsp;Last application date:&nbsp;15/02/2026&nbsp;&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 Wärtsilä&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;#wärtsiläenergy

Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical)

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