Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About ContourGlobal

ContourGlobal is a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly 6 GW of renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future.

ContourGlobal is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has more than 2 GW of renewable and BESS projects under construction and approximately 15 GW in development.

Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, ContourGlobal partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments. 

Job Summary

As Maintenance Mechanical Technician you will join our ContourGlobal KivuWatt Ltd team! In this role, you will report to Senior Maintenance Supervisor and will have the opportunity to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment within a power plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers, generators, and auxiliary systems, while adhering to safety, environmental, and operational standards. The technician works closely with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous power generation.

Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Company policies, procedures, and standards are understood and complied with, including Company Values, Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption Policy, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, and obligations towards local communities.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, applicable legislation, and company procedures, and promptly report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or environmental concerns.
• Strictly follow safety procedures including Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, working at height requirements, and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks, risk assessments, emergency drills, and other HSE initiatives as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information and operational data.
• Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities on mechanical equipment both onshore and offshore, including:
• Gas and diesel engines, Compressors, Pumps and pumping systems, Heat exchangers, coolers, and chillers, Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs), Nitrogen generators, Wash water systems, Separators, Piping systems and associated valves, Firefighting (FIFI), Inergen, and ancillary systems, Structural and rotating equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, condition monitoring checks, and troubleshooting activities to identify equipment defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment start-up, shutdown, commissioning, isolation, and restoration activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs, replacements, overhauls, and alignment activities on plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and operating parameters, record observations, and promptly report abnormalities to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with OEM recommendations, approved maintenance procedures, and company standards.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, equipment history, inspection findings, and completed work orders within the CMMS and other applicable reporting systems.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop facilities in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Assist in the preparation of spare parts requirements and provide feedback on equipment reliability and maintenance needs.
• Participate in planned shutdowns, major overhauls, commissioning activities, and contractor supervision as required.
• Support condition-based monitoring programs and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations, failure analyses, and continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing equipment failures and downtime.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing to trainees, interns, and junior technicians when required.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including fire, gas releases, equipment failures, and other plant emergencies in accordance with emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications and Skills: 

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be considered an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, power generation, oil & gas, process plants, marine facilities, or heavy industrial environments is preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Understanding of condition monitoring and preventive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with PTW, LOTO, JSEA, and industrial HSE requirements.

 Travel requirements: Upon business needs

What drives your application forward:

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Good written and spoken English. French is an added advantage

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! 

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives. 

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead - apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together! 

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.