Mechanical Plant Technician

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 looking for a Mechanical Plant Technician in Ndola Zambia.

Job Purpose: To Perform mechanical tasks such as maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, ensuring operationality and reliability.

Key Accountabilities.

• To Provide specialized mechanical service in customer's place of business and ensure optimal work of customer plant. Maintaining the plant according to company policies, procedures, and operation profile/plan, maintaining, repairing or installing mechanical parts/products/solutions/equipment at customer plant.
• Conducting routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Ensuring that the working area, machines, auxiliary equipment and tools are kept in good and clean condition.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and performing repairs, replacing defective parts where necessary.
• Collaborating with other technicians and staff to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance work performed, parts used, and inventory levels. Creating work reports according to guidelines within the given time.
• Complying with all safety regulations and performing emergency procedures in order to protect Personnel, Equipment and the Environment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions on maintenance processes. Continuously updating personal knowledge of mechanical systems and practices to enhance on-the-job performance and safety.

Level Description

• Business Impact: Performing tasks that contribute to the maintenance of mechanical equipment, impacting the reliability and efficiency of plant operations.
• Knowledge and Experience: Has basic mechanical skills and knowledge of plant equipment, with the ability to perform routine tasks under supervision.
• Innovation and Change: Able to Identify and communicate potential improvements in work processes to supervisors, contributing to the plant's continuous improvement culture.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Collaborating with peers to complete maintenance tasks and supporting the team in achieving operational targets.
• Communication and Networking: Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors, providing updates on task completion and equipment status.

Qualification: Diploma/Degree In Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 

Last application date: 22/06/2026

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.

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