Lab Technician Trainee

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?

Wärtsilä is seeking a Lab Technician Trainee to join our team at the Nouakchott site in Mauritania. In this role, you will support laboratory operations and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. If you are eager to learn and grow with a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Main responsibilities:

1.Training and Learning:

· Assist senior lab technicians and engineers in daily laboratory operations.

· Learn and understand the processes of sample collection, testing, and analysis.

2. Sample Collection and Preparation:

· Support in collecting samples of water, fuel, lubricants, and other materials under supervision.

· Prepare samples for testing by following standard procedures.

3. Laboratory Testing:

· Observe and assist in performing basic chemical and physical tests on materials.

· Learn to operate laboratory equipment such as pH meters, spectrometers, and other tools.

4. Data Recording and Reporting:

· Record test results accurately and assist in preparing reports.

· Learn to analyze data and identify any deviations from quality standards.

5. Equipment Maintenance:

· Assist in cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

· Learn proper handling and storage of chemicals and tools.

6. Safety and Compliance:

· Follow safety protocols and guidelines for handling hazardous materials.

· Learn about environmental and regulatory compliance requirements in a power plant setting.

7. Support Tasks:

· Provide general support to the laboratory team as needed.

· Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on process improvements.

Requirements:

.Education: Bachelor Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering from a reputed university in Mauritania with good academic record

· Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.

· Fluency in English.

· Good interpersonal & communication skills.

· High integrity and ownership.

· Target-oriented and self-motivated.

· Local resident of Nouakchott and surrounding areas (Must have)

Last application date: 30.11.2025

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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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.