Graduate Trainee, Mechanical

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?Job Advertisement content: A trainee program allows us to identify and cultivate potential future leaders within our organization.

By providing them with hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of our operations, we can groom them to take on leadership roles in the future. This targeted development helps to build a pipeline of talented individuals who are ready to step into key positions when the need arises. Wärtsilä is looking to hire a Graduate Trainee for Dakar, Senegal location. Are you ready to jump onboard?Main responsibilities: Graduate Engineer Trainees to be trained on the different departments in Wärtsilä O&M sites (Operations and Maintenance).

Graduate Engineer trainees to be trained also on functions which include Mechanical & Operator roles. Trainees to gather as much information on the company and participate in OJT wherever possible, also taking notes on experiences and keeping a log of things learned. Trainees to participate in meetings, workshops, and team-building activities. Trainees are required to compile reports and make presentations to other staff members. Trainees are to analyze existing systems and offer new ideas and areas of improvement. Trainees to conduct research and assist manager or supervisor wherever possible.

Trainees to be assessed via a test and submission of monthly reports as a form of evaluation during and at the end of the graduate trainee program. Trainees to be on the job training for the duration of 2 years. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain the power plant according to the company policies and procedures. Trainees will learn to comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lockout, and tag out and perform emergency procedures to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.

Trainees will learn to utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner to maximize useful operating life. Qualification & experience requirements: BSc. , B. Tech, B. ENG in Mechanical Engineering NYSC completion certificate is mandatoryLast application date: 23. 09. 2025At 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. 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 www. wartsila. com.