Wind Turbine Technician

About the role

As a Wind Turbine Technician with Siemens Energy, you will ensure the reliability and optimal performance of onshore wind turbine assets across South Africa. Working in a safety‑first environment, you will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on turbine mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Execute major component replacements and retrofits using specialised tools.
• Climb turbines to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct torqueing, tensioning and structural inspections to guarantee mechanical integrity.
• Diagnose issues in turbine control, SCADA and electrical circuits, analysing performance data to anticipate failures.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and ensure strict adherence to EHS protocols, including LOTO and working‑at‑heights procedures.
• Complete detailed service reports, maintenance logs and maintain accurate inventory of tools and spare parts.

Required profile

• Vocational or technical qualification in Wind Energy, Electrical, Mechanical or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset, high attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Required skills

• High‑voltage systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Mechanical components
• SCADA systems
• Engineering drawings
• Torqueing and tensioning techniques
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Working at heights