O&M Technician


  2026-07-10
  Remote, Nigeria
  EUR 5
  Manufacturing & Production

Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.

We are recruiting candidaters to fill the position below:

Job Title: O&M Technician

Location: Kogi
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

  • We are currently inviting applications for the position of O&M Technician to be based at our Mangal site in Kogi State, Nigeria.
  • This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our plant during assigned shifts, in alignment with company policies,procedures, and operational plans. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver results in accordance with defined standards and guidelines, contributing directly to the plant’s performance and reliability.
  • If you are passionate about mechanical operations and committed to excellence in delivery, we encourage you to come onboard!

Main Responsibilities

  • Utilize tools, equipment, accessories in such a manner to maximize useful operating life.
  • Implementation of routine PM checks including vibration & temperature inspections on rotating equipment and ensuring logging or recording of all readings.
  • Must be capable of performing trending and analysing of different operational parameters.
  • Good knowledge and use of all Electrical measuring equipment.
  • Responsible for all plant related planned and unplanned maintenance activities as assigned in respective shift.
  • Quality, safety, and Environment skills
  • Permitting compliance with safety requirements and liaison and coordination with other departments as required.
  • Understanding of all engine fuels, fluids and air supply.
  • Reports resources and time utilized, job scope expansion, rework or deferred maintenance as required.
  • Be able to start the local and remote engines and to synchronize them and present immediate solutions of protection of the equipment in cases of possible flaws.
  • Ensure compliance as per instructions related to implementation of Technical Bulletins and updated maintenance procedures released from time to time.
  • Ability to troubleshoot 4-stroke engines effectively Electrically.
  • Diesel Engine ABC knowledge
  • Lock out and tag out system implementation.
  • Should have a foundational understanding of Maximo and associated tools for reporting.
  • Maintain logbook history related to all O&M activities within the shift.
  • Good knowledge of operation of engine auxiliary systems and their electrical maintenance.
  • To handle any other plant related O&M activity as assigned by the respective site Managers.
  • Monitor all parameters of engine and auxiliaries during operation.
  • Ensures equipment, materials and tools are on-hand for work execution.
  • Take active part in trouble shooting and Electrical maintenance jobs during shift.
  • General knowledge of maintenance and operations of diesel engines.
  • Responsible for all pant related Operations and maintenance (O&M) activities within the assigned shift.

Education & Experience

  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Wartsila DF Engine.
  • Good knowledge of operation of engine auxiliary systems and their Mechanical & Electrical maintenance.
  • Capability of performing trending and analyzing of different operational parameters.
  • Quality, safety, and Environment skills
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree in Engineering (B.Eng.) or Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical or Electrical
  • General knowledge of maintenance and operations of diesel engines.
  • Candidates having experience in Wartsila 34DF engine will be preferred
  • Diesel Engine ABC knowledge
  • Understanding of all engine fuels, fluids and air supply.
  • Ability to troubleshoot 4-stroke engines effectively mechanically.

Application Deadline: 24th July, 2026.


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