Service Superintendent, Mechanical at Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited

Wartsila 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 to fill the position below:

Job Title: Service Superintendent, Mechanical

Location: Lagos
Function: Engineering
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description

• In this era of innovation and 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 with smart technology - together. Want to join the ride?
• We are now looking for a Service Superintendent, Mechanical to join our Field Service team at Lagos, Nigeria. The Successful candidate will report to the Field Services Manager, Nigeria & Central Africa.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Perform Field Service activities according to the work plan.
• May act as a commissioning engineer and may lead the related commissioning activities.
• Take responsibility as Team Leader supervising service engineers/sub-contractors at Power plant locations.
• Take a leading role and assist with all work being carried out. Maintaining good morale and team spirit.
• Independently perform major/complex repairs and complete overhauls on various Wartsila Portfolio Engines and OEM Turbocharges.
• Be aware of the local work instructions for overhauling components and ensure they are understood and adhered to.
• Provide accurate and timely solutions whilst maintaining a high level of quality and service across all allocated jobs.
• Liaise with customer on site handling inquiries and technical queries.
• Actively advise and promote available products and solutions to customers.
• Liaise closely with the Service Coordinator to provide progress status of the assigned work and ensure service deadlines are met.
• Ensure that all activities on-site are carried out in accordance with the site safety rules and in compliance with the Company's Health and Safety obligations and are in line with applicable Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Standards.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced Engineers within the team. Coach and train them, assist in competence monitoring and improvement.
• Ensure that all timesheets (signed by the customer) and expense sheets are submitted on a weekly basis; when supervising Wärtsilä Engineers, ensure that all timesheets and expense reports are completed correctly, signed by the customer, and also submitted on a weekly basis.
• Submit accurate and high-quality service work reports within 48 hours of returning home from assigned jobs.
• Adopt a pleasant, adaptable attitude to assist Company staff with any "ad-hoc" duties that may be required.
• Carry out all tasks in such a way as to ensure maximum (internal and external) satisfaction at all times to the extent that this is within the employee's control.
• In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties within their capabilities which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity, change the general character or level of responsibility of the post.

Requirements
You will shine in this role when you have:

• A formal qualification within engineering e.g., B.Eng, HND / HNC or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Wartsila power plants.
• A proven background within an engineering/service environment.
• Sound knowledge of Wartsila quality, safety, and environmental skills.
• Pro-active and independent individual with a team player attitude.
• High attention to detail with a methodical approach & practical problem-solving skill.
• IT literate with knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.
• Willingness to learn, develop and gain a broad knowledge of Wartsila products.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2023.