Vacancy title:
Mechanical Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Wärtsilä

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 3 2025

Duty Station:
Ndola | Ndola | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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?

What will you be doing:

Your work will focus on these main responsibilities:

1. Provides specialized mechanical service in customer’s place of business to ensure optimal work of customer plant.  Maintains and operates the plant according to company policies, procedures, and operation profile/plan, maintaining, repairing or installing mechanical parts/products/solutions/equipment at customer plant.

2.  Conducts routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Ensures that the working area, machines, auxiliary equipment and tools are kept in good and clean condition.

3. Diagnoses mechanical issues and performs repairs, replacing defective parts as necessary.

4. Collaborates with other technicians and staff to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize downtime.

5. Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed, parts used, and inventory levels. Create work reports according to guidelines.

6. Complies with all safety regulations and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.

7. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions on maintenance processes. Continuously updates personal knowledge of mechanical systems and practices to enhance on-the-job performance and safety.

You will shine in this role, when you have:

• Educational Requirement: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar educational background.
• Experience :Minimum 02 years of relevant industrial experience
• Job Location : Nodola/Zambia

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?

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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• Contact & 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 careers@wartsila.com
• Last application date:  03/07/2025
• 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. 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 www.wartsila.com.

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