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?  We are currently seeking a qualified Mechanical Advisor to join our team at our site in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Are you ready to be part of this exciting journey? Responsibilities:<ul style="list-style-type:square;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Define the maintenance schedule, analyze damage, and prevent potential issues. Recommend corrective actions, including defining spare parts and manpower required for repairs charged to the Customer. Provide technical advisory to improve the performance of the power plant.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Write monthly mechanical maintenance reports for the plant.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Plan, organize, and supervise the execution of mechanical maintenance programs.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Prepare and submit the acceptance report to the customer for signature.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Submit the mechanical maintenance report to the customer within 48 hours after intervention.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Train customer mechanical employees according to contractual terms and conditions.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Provide technical support to the customer when needed.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Maintain the plant during normal working hours according to company policies, procedures, and operation profile/plan.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Comply with all safety regulations, including isolation, lockout, and tagout procedures.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Maintain engines and auxiliary equipment in good condition, ensuring cleanliness and taking necessary steps for prevention and correction of abnormalities.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Assist the Maintenance Supervisor as required.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Isolate and prepare for the stopping and starting of engines, resolving any flaws that occur during these processes.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Coach and mentor other technicians and general laborers.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Inspect mechanical systems of engines, auxiliary equipment, and other equipment in the plant to detect faults and take necessary steps for prevention and correction of abnormalities.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Recondition and overhaul engine mechanical components.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Carry out corrective inspections of all mechanical equipment and supervise the engines.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Maintain mechanical tools, fixtures, cutting tools, and hand tools.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Report the works performed and other forms of reporting.</li></ul> Desired Qualification, experience &amp; skills: Education : HND or Engineering Degree in Mechanical Experience : 5 years of previous experience in power generation in a 24/7 environment or maintenance duties in large process plants. General Skills : <ul style="list-style-type:square;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Excellent general mechanical knowledge of facility plant and equipment with superb fault-finding skills and abilities.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Team worker.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Problem-solving skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Effective communication.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Customer focus and ownership.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Proficiency in French is a must.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Good command of English (B2 level or superior).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Engine knowledge (desirable).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Knowledge of auxiliaries (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, separators). </li></ul>Last application date: 08/08/2025  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>.

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.

Mechanical Advisor

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;We are currently seeking a qualified Mechanical Advisor to join our team at our site in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Are you ready to be part of this exciting journey?&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ul><li>Define the maintenance schedule, analyze damage, and prevent potential issues. Recommend corrective actions, including defining spare parts and manpower required for repairs charged to the Customer. Provide technical advisory to improve the performance of the power plant.</li><li>Write monthly mechanical maintenance reports for the plant.</li><li>Plan, organize, and supervise the execution of mechanical maintenance programs.</li><li>Prepare and submit the acceptance report to the customer for signature.</li><li>Submit the mechanical maintenance report to the customer within 48 hours after intervention.</li><li>Train customer mechanical employees according to contractual terms and conditions.</li><li>Provide technical support to the customer when needed.</li><li>Maintain the plant during normal working hours according to company policies, procedures, and operation profile/plan.</li><li>Comply with all safety regulations, including isolation, lockout, and tagout procedures.</li><li>Maintain engines and auxiliary equipment in good condition, ensuring cleanliness and taking necessary steps for prevention and correction of abnormalities.</li><li>Assist the Maintenance Supervisor as required.</li><li>Isolate and prepare for the stopping and starting of engines, resolving any flaws that occur during these processes.</li><li>Coach and mentor other technicians and general laborers.</li><li>Inspect mechanical systems of engines, auxiliary equipment, and other equipment in the plant to detect faults and take necessary steps for prevention and correction of abnormalities.</li><li>Recondition and overhaul engine mechanical components.</li><li>Carry out corrective inspections of all mechanical equipment and supervise the engines.</li><li>Maintain mechanical tools, fixtures, cutting tools, and hand tools.</li><li>Report the works performed and other forms of reporting.</li></ul>&nbsp;Desired Qualification, experience &amp; skills:&nbsp;Education : HND or Engineering Degree in Mechanical Experience : 5 years of previous experience in power generation in a 24/7 environment or maintenance duties in large process plants. General Skills : <ul><li>Excellent general mechanical knowledge of facility plant and equipment with superb fault-finding skills and abilities.</li><li>Team worker.</li><li>Problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communication.</li><li>Customer focus and ownership.</li><li>Proficiency in French is a must.</li><li>Good command of English (B2 level or superior).</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.</li><li>Working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.</li><li>Engine knowledge (desirable).</li><li>Knowledge of auxiliaries (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, separators). </li></ul>Last application date: 08/08/2025&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;

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