Graduate Engineer Trainee - Mechanical

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä is seeking a Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) to join our team at the BelAir, Dakar 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:

• Coordinate daily mechanical maintenance activities at the plant and/or assigned team.
• Ensure that the performance targets of the plant are reached according to the contract in own responsibility area.
• Monitor the condition of maintenance equipment, materials, spare parts, and tools and ensure those are maintained according to applicable guidelines and policies and take corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure that the work is executed at plant according to Wartsila Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures as well as assigned maintenance plan.
• Prepare and submit work reports for all activities performed by the maintenance team.
• Inspect completed work to ensure that repairs have been completed correctly and that machinery and equipment conform to specifications and safety standards.
• Develop the maintenance working routines at the plant.
• Prioritize and assign tasks so that assigned team resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.

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:

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity and ownership.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated. 

Last application date: 01/07/2026

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 www.wartsila.com.