Wind Turbine Technician

How to contribute to our vision

This request is for a replacement, site-based Wind Turbine Technician within the Onshore Service Operations team for South Africa. The role is crucial for maintaining the operational availability and performance of wind turbine assets by executing maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities directly on-site. To meet these objectives, this role definition is structured around three core areas: hands-on Turbine Maintenance and Repair, advanced Diagnostics and Technical Analysis, and rigorous adherence to Safety, Quality, and Reporting standards. This approach ensures all aspects of on-site service, from physical repairs to data-driven problem-solving and compliance, are covered. Given the focus on complex technical work and team support, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and high-voltage electrical systems. Requirements include proven troubleshooting capabilities, proficiency with diagnostic tools, and a strong commitment to safety protocols, typically supported by vocational training and several years of field experience.

What You Need To Make a Difference

• 50% Turbine Maintenance & Repair
  • Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbine systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
  • Execute major component replacements and retrofits, utilizing specialized tools and equipment.
  • Climb turbines to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at height in accordance with safety standards.
  • Conduct torqueing, tensioning, and inspection of structural hardware to ensure mechanical integrity.
• 30% Diagnostics & Technical Analysis
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex malfunctions in turbine control systems, SCADA systems, and electrical circuits using schematics and test equipment.
  • Analyze turbine performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and recommend operational improvements.
  • Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to lower-level technicians on non-routine issues and complex repairs.
• 20% Safety, Quality & Reporting
  • Adhere strictly to all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and working-at-heights procedures.
  • Complete detailed service reports, maintenance logs, and quality control documentation for all work performed.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Certifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate

Education

• Associate's degree or vocational/technical certificate in a relevant field such as Wind Energy Technology, Electronics, or Mechanics.
• Proven experience working with high-voltage electrical systems and complex mechanical/hydraulic equipment.
• Previous experience as a Wind Turbine Technician is preferred. Candidates with existing turbine platform knowledge and current Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certifications will be highly favored for fast-track onboarding.

Skills

• Technical Abilities
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Hand Tools
  • Computer Skills
• Engineering & Systems Knowledge
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • High Voltage
  • Hydraulics
  • Control Systems
  • Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Engineering Drawings
• Compliance & Professional Skills
• • Environment Health And Safety
    • Report Writing
    • Quality Control
• Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

+ Working with a global team
+ Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
+ Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
+ Supportive work culture
+ Medical benefits
+ Remote/Flexible work
+ Time off/Paid holidays
+ Parental leave
+ Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens\-Energy platform
+ Open feedback culture
+ e\-Learning
+ Mentorship
+ Coaching