Operations and Maintenance Technician, Electrical / Mechanical

About this role

The role is for an Operations and Maintenance Technician with electrical and mechanical focus, stationed in Nigeria. It involves maintaining and operating diesel engines and associated engine systems, performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, and supporting both planned and unplanned O/M activities during shifts. The position requires familiarity with maintenance procedures, technical bulletins, and basic reporting tools, including Maximo. The employer is Wärtsilä Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited, a global company delivering marine and energy solutions, and the job is advertised as a full-time contract within the engineering function. The posting notes responsibilities around troubleshooting, parameter monitoring, safety compliance, and keeping maintenance logs, with an emphasis on equipment protection and efficient maintenance execution.

What you would do

• Maintain and operate diesel engines and their mechanical/electrical auxiliary systems.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance tasks during shift duties.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and provide immediate solutions to protect equipment.
• Follow technical bulletins and updated maintenance procedures.
• Report resources used, scope changes, rework or deferred maintenance as required.
• Monitor engine and auxiliary parameter trends and analyse operational data.
• Prepare and utilise electrical/mechanical measuring equipment.
• Start, synchronize and manage local and remote engines as needed.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain logbooks and record all O&M activities and readings.

What they are asking for

• Experience with maintenance and operations of diesel engines.
• Knowledge of engine auxiliary systems and their mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Foundational understanding of Maximo or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot 4-stroke engines and related electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to start and synchronise engines and protect equipment from faults.
• Familiarity with electrical/mechanical measuring equipment.
• Ability to work across shifts and perform planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety and coordination with other departments.

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