Wind Turbine Technician - Mechanical

About the role

ACCIONA Energía, a 100% renewable energy company, is hiring a Wind Turbine Technician-Mechanical in the Western Cape. The technician carries out operations and maintenance (O&M) activities to keep the wind farm safe, reliable and efficient, focusing on preventing failures and keeping turbines available. The role covers mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and involves authorising wind turbine switching up to 12 kV.

Key responsibilities

• Keep the wind farm running optimally with maximum availability through proactive repair, component replacement and preventive maintenance of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical parts according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Provide technical support to Turbine Assistants and supervise specialist contractors during major maintenance and component exchanges.
• Perform troubleshooting, corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance and inspections, and switch turbines up to 12 kV.
• Report tasks daily on O&M systems (MAXIMO, RDO etc.), give daily feedback to the wind farm team, and report safety incidents and near misses.
• Report material consumption and low stock levels to the warehouse technician and manage company tools, materials and vehicles.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental rules and assist with ad hoc projects.

Required profile

• N6 Mechanical Engineering or National Diploma (S4); must have passed the Mechanical Trade Test.
• WTG experience is advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence (minimum code B).
• Excellent written and oral communication, accuracy, attention to detail, time management, ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Willingness to travel and a clear criminal record.

Required skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office; SAP minimum).
• Experience with PLCs and drives/converters is an advantage.