Shift supervisor

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 Senegalese nationals to join our team as Shift Supervisors at our Bel Air C6 site in Dakar, Senegal.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing shift operations, ensuring optimal performance while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Are you ready to be part of this exciting journey?

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supervise shift operations, coordinate, instruct and schedule work of operators and coordinate tasks and resources to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Lead operational shift teams and provide training, guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and safe work environment.
• Direct all personnel actions.
• Ensure that all team members receive required instructions in safety procedures, proper use of equipment, performance standards, disciplinary processes, and other workplace and company policies, procedures and practices. 
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Oversee and ensure all work is completed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and company guidelines, processes and policies.
• Manage the availability of tools, parts, and resources required for maintenance and operational tasks.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues and continuously improve processes.

Education & experience: 

• Higher National Diploma(HND) or Degree in Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in power plant operations.
• Handson working experience in any Wartsila engines.
• Proficiency in English & French language.

Skills & Competencies: 

• Communication Skills
• Cost awareness & effectiveness
• Teamwork skills
• Wärtsilä Quality, safety, environment skills
• Workplace ICT equipment & application skill 

Last application date: 19/06/2026

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.