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 currently seeking an experienced and skilled Operations &amp; Maintenance Manager for our O&amp;M site to be based in Port Gentil, Gabon. Are you ready to come onboard?  Main Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Implement HSE policies and practices to ensure that Wärtsilä standards are achieved, minimizing damage to life, property, health, safety, environment, and business reputation.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure required skills and competencies are available at the site to operate the power plant safely and efficiently</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Contribute to the profitability of the company through proper planning, organizing, leading, and controlling all operation and maintenance activities of the power plant.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Achieve Wärtsilä's contractual obligations and plant performance in terms of thermal efficiency, plant availability, and reliability</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Develop an annual operation and maintenance plan and ensure the execution of all scheduled and unscheduled operation and maintenance activities of plant machinery and equipment as per OEM guidelines</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure service work reports for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works for the main engine and auxiliary systems.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Provide monthly or annual reports as required</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Regularly review Maximo, Estimo, business management dashboard, and other IM tools and applications related to the Agreement management process and procedures.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Follow up on pending items with the relevant departments on a weekly basis</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Analyze O&amp;M statistical data and trends and take proper action if needed</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Conduct annual plant technical evaluations and submit reports with action plans</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Raise any technical issues with plant equipment with Technical Service and OEM in real-time to implement solutions as quickly as possible.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Manage inventory by keeping track of safety, planned maintenance spare parts, tools, and ordering and consumption weekly and monthly with relevant sections</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Track fuel, lube oil, and chemical supplies and consumption, ensuring adequate quantities on site for the smooth operation of the power plant</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Perform other assignments as required by the Head of Department</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Periodically review operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Oversee implementation of maintenance strategies and plans that enable optimal conditions for production</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Manage agreements to ensure all agreements in place to deliver O&amp;M services to our customer are executed as per agreement terms and conditions with no deviation in deliverables or receivables</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Investigate the incident identify root cause and implement recommendations within the timeframe given</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Lead and train O&amp;M personnel to build a motivated and skilled team.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Develop their competence through continuous training and process improvement, and motivate them to achieve excellence in work performance.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure the O&amp;M team completes applicable certifications in the AM PSM portal on time</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Prepare the plant's annual cost plan for O&amp;M expenses and submit it to the Agreement Manager within the timeline for approval</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Track budgeted figures bi-weekly with the concerned department to ensure zero cost overrun</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Formulate, implement, and control the maintenance operating budget</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Work closely with the Finance team to ensure activities are completed within yearly budgets</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensure reporting requirements aligned with the O&amp;M agreement, such as daily generation reports and monthly reports</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Implement procedures to ensure environmental compliance as per the environmental management plan given in the O&amp;M agreement.</li></ul> Education qualification: Bachelor degree – Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/MechatronicsExperience :<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Overall, 15 years of experience with atleast 5 years of managerial experience in O&amp;M of a Gas or HFO fuelled powerplant.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Basic exposure on CMMS (Computerised machinery management systems) such as Maximo is must have</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Strong financial term understanding</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Experience in customer relations &amp; customer management</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Proficiency in English &amp; French language is a must</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Handson experience on SAP will be preferred</li></ul> Soft Skills required:<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Innovation and Change</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Teamwork and Leadership</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Communication and Networking</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: 27/08/2025 <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=="> 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.

Operation and Maintenance Manager

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;We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Operations &amp; Maintenance Manager for our O&amp;M site to be based in&nbsp;Port Gentil, Gabon. Are you ready to come onboard?&nbsp;&nbsp;Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>Implement HSE policies and practices to ensure that Wärtsilä standards are achieved, minimizing damage to life, property, health, safety, environment, and business reputation.</li><li>Ensure required skills and competencies are available at the site to operate the power plant safely and efficiently</li><li>Contribute to the profitability of the company through proper planning, organizing, leading, and controlling all operation and maintenance activities of the power plant.</li><li>Achieve Wärtsilä's contractual obligations and plant performance in terms of thermal efficiency, plant availability, and reliability</li><li>Develop an annual operation and maintenance plan and ensure the execution of all scheduled and unscheduled operation and maintenance activities of plant machinery and equipment as per OEM guidelines</li><li>Ensure service work reports for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works for the main engine and auxiliary systems.</li><li>Provide monthly or annual reports as required</li><li>Regularly review Maximo, Estimo, business management dashboard, and other IM tools and applications related to the Agreement management process and procedures.</li><li>Follow up on pending items with the relevant departments on a weekly basis</li><li>Analyze O&amp;M statistical data and trends and take proper action if needed</li><li>Conduct annual plant technical evaluations and submit reports with action plans</li><li>Raise any technical issues with plant equipment with Technical Service and OEM in real-time to implement solutions as quickly as possible.</li><li>Manage inventory by keeping track of safety, planned maintenance spare parts, tools, and ordering and consumption weekly and monthly with relevant sections</li><li>Track fuel, lube oil, and chemical supplies and consumption, ensuring adequate quantities on site for the smooth operation of the power plant</li><li>Perform other assignments as required by the Head of Department</li><li>Periodically review operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.</li><li>Oversee implementation of maintenance strategies and plans that enable optimal conditions for production</li><li>Manage agreements to ensure all agreements in place to deliver O&amp;M services to our customer are executed as per agreement terms and conditions with no deviation in deliverables or receivables</li><li>Investigate the incident identify root cause and implement recommendations within the timeframe given</li><li>Lead and train O&amp;M personnel to build a motivated and skilled team.</li><li>Develop their competence through continuous training and process improvement, and motivate them to achieve excellence in work performance.</li><li>Ensure the O&amp;M team completes applicable certifications in the AM PSM portal on time</li><li>Prepare the plant's annual cost plan for O&amp;M expenses and submit it to the Agreement Manager within the timeline for approval</li><li>Track budgeted figures bi-weekly with the concerned department to ensure zero cost overrun</li><li>Formulate, implement, and control the maintenance operating budget</li><li>Work closely with the Finance team to ensure activities are completed within yearly budgets</li><li>Ensure reporting requirements aligned with the O&amp;M agreement, such as daily generation reports and monthly reports</li><li>Implement procedures to ensure environmental compliance as per the environmental management plan given in the O&amp;M agreement.</li></ul>&nbsp;Education qualification:&nbsp;Bachelor degree – Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/MechatronicsExperience :<ul><li>Overall, 15 years of experience with atleast 5 years of managerial experience in O&amp;M of a Gas or HFO fuelled powerplant.</li><li>Basic exposure on CMMS (Computerised machinery management systems) such as Maximo is must have</li><li>Strong financial term understanding</li><li>Experience in customer relations &amp; customer management</li><li>Proficiency in English &amp; French language is a must</li><li>Handson experience on SAP will be preferred</li></ul>&nbsp;Soft Skills required:<ul><li>Innovation and Change</li><li>Teamwork and Leadership</li><li>Communication and Networking</li></ul>&nbsp;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?&nbsp;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: 27/08/2025 <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABlBMVEX///8AAABVwtN+AAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAf8CLd4AAAAEZ0lGZwAAAAp8We1TAAAADGNtUFBKQ21wMDcxMgAAAAdPbbelAAAACklEQVQY02NgAAAAAgABmGNs1wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==">&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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