Field Service Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Wind Turbine Field Service Engineer to manage on-site tasks across customer wind farms. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, handle SCADA support, and ensure high availability of turbine systems.

You will collaborate with ROC, sourcing and engineering teams, plan activities with MS Project or Primavera, and document findings in technical reports. Domestic and international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Power Electronics, or Mechanical).
• Minimum 4 years of wind turbine field service or wind project execution experience.
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience in onshore wind service operations.
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera for planning.
• Exposure to sourcing and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience with SQDC, Kaizen, and PDR activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational and maintenance tasks for wind turbines across customer-owned wind farms.
• Perform corrective maintenance, including repair and replacement of components.
• Deliver service solutions covering operations, SCADA, maintenance, troubleshooting and support.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance activities to optimize turbine performance.
• Coordinate with ROC, sourcing, and engineering to resolve site issues.
• Support wind energy projects within operations and maintenance scope.
• Ensure timely completion of technical reports and service records.
• Maintain knowledge of major component replacement activities.
• Work safely at heights and inspect turbine components.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes and document improvements.
• Comply with instructions, regulatory guidelines and EHS standards.

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/ Electronics/ Power Electronics/ Mechanical)

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Responsible for managing all resources and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational and maintenance tasks for wind turbines across customer-owned wind farms in the assigned region, ensuring reliable and seamless functionality.
• Perform corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including repair and replacement of electronic components, motors, brushes, and other parts as required.
• Deliver high-quality service solutions to customers, covering operations, SCADA, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overall support for wind energy products.
• Plan and carry out preventive and predictive maintenance activities proactively to ensure optimal turbine performance and availability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as ROC, sourcing, and engineering to resolve site technical issues effectively.
• Support wind energy projects as needed, performing duties within the scope of operations and maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of technical reports, service records, and other business documentation.
• Assist in and maintain basic knowledge of major component replacement activities.
• Work comfortably at heights while performing operations and maintenance tasks.
• Carry out inspection and realization of internal and external components in wind turbines.
• Investigate reported issues, identify root causes, analyze undesirable trends, and document findings for improvement.
• Comply with work instructions, regulatory and compliance guidelines, and company EHS standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Power Electronics, or Mechanical).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in wind turbine field service or wind project execution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English for effective customer interaction and clear documentation.
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience in onshore wind service operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Experience using project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Exposure to sourcing and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience with SQDC, Quality audits, Kaizen, and PDR activities.