Field Technician, Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Siemens Energy South Africa; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary-based bonuses

Medical aid

Tools provided

International training and certs

Job summary

Siemens Energy South Africa seeks a Renewable Energy Infrastructure Technician to support large-scale solar and wind projects in Upington. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, and optimize performance with engineers to minimize downtime and maximize output.

The role operates primarily in the field, requiring travel to remote sites and strict adherence to safety standards, PPE, and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems and remote monitoring.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on solar and wind assets.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and inverters.
• Monitor real-time performance data to pre-empt failures.
• Collaborate with site engineers on upgrades and optimization.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities and metrics.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental protocols.

Skills

Electrical testing

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication reporting

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Eng

Job description

Siemens Energy South Africa seeks a Renewable Energy Infrastructure Technician to support large-scale solar and wind projects in Upington. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, and optimize performance with engineers to minimize downtime and maximize output.

The role operates primarily in the field, requiring travel to remote sites and strict adherence to safety standards, PPE, and environmental practices.