Maintenance Manager

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 looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our southern Africa Operational Organization based  in Ndola , Zambia

Main Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Manager, your daily duties include but are not limited to:

Accountabilities:

Plan, lead and manage daily maintenance activities at the plant and/or assigned team in order to ensure customer satisfaction and to reach set contractual quality, financial, cost and time targets. Ensure maintenance reliability and availability of the plant according to agreement.

• Plant performance indices
• Annual Maintenance plan / Maintenance budget approved
• Development of competent maintenance resources
• Manage assigned maintenance responsibilities in accordance with the Agreement Management processes and procedures and general management practices in a safe and cost-effective way in order to exceed the customer expectations. Implementing preventive and corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for all activities relating to the daily maintenance management of the power plant inclusive of planning and implementation of plant maintenance.
• To communicate effectively with the plant team relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and to provide suggestions for improvements.
• Administration and training of maintenance personnel. Setting and maintaining the qualification and training standard for the plant maintenance personnel.
• Ensure motivated maintenance personnel and good teamwork.
• Responsible for implementation of plant safety policy and QEHS procedures according to the assigned plan.
• Establish and implement standard maintenance policies and procedures in accordance with the Agreement Management processes.
• Prepare reports, plans and budgets as instructed by the Plant Manager.
• To identify and actively seek to improve maintenance reliability and availability.
• Negotiate costs and purchase material related to services for maintenance.

Development Responsibilities:

• Develop the maintenance working routines at the plant
• Development and improvement of the maintenance plan and all resources to its right implementation and administration

Requirements for the position:

Education:

B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent with 5-10 years of managerial experience with large HFO/Gas based power plants maintenance.

General Skills:

Cost awareness & effectiveness              

Local legislations and labour laws

Wärtsilä quality, safety, environment skills

Workplace ICT equipment & applications skills

Professional Skills:

Agreement Planning

Operation Management

Maintenance Management

Agreement knowledge

Customer understanding

Cyber security

Engine knowledge

Scheduled maintenance

Auxiliary system knowledge

Electrical systems

Engine control systems

Control room knowledge

Trouble shooting

Performance and trend analysis

Technical drawings and flow charts

Inventory and tool keeping knowledge

Management & Leadership Competencies:

Team building         

Communication

Coaching

Management skills  

Problem solving and decision making

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 & 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: 28/11/2024

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.

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.