Heavy Lift Lead Technician

Siemens Energy; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in South Africa is seeking a Heavy Lift Lead Technician to perform major component exchanges and maintenance tasks on wind turbines. The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Wind Industry. Candidates must be fluent in English and committed to quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Wind Industry.
• Experience with major and complex component replacements.

Responsibilities

• Perform major component exchanges and maintenance tasks on wind turbines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with team members.

Skills

Heavy lift operations experience

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

Quality, Health, Safety & environmental regulations knowledge

Fluent in English

Proficient in MS Office applications

Education

Bachelor's or Technical School Degree in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines

Job description

Heavy Lift Lead Technician

About the Role

Location South Africa Gauteng Midrand Company SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY (PTY) LTD Organization Wind Power Business Unit Onshore Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Heavy Lift Technician at Siemens Gamesa, your day will involve performing major component exchanges and maintenance tasks on wind turbines across various sites. You will be part of a dedicated service team, executing mechanical, electrical, and lifting operations. Your role will require troubleshooting, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with subcontractors and other team members.

How You’ll Make an Impact

What You Bring

• Bachelor’sor Technical School Degree on Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in heavy lift operations; minimum 5 standard replacements (gearbox, generator, transformer) and 3 complex replacements (Main Shaft, rotor down). Minimum 5 years of experience in Wind Industry
• Fluent in English & Excellent in dealing with computers, note pads, MS office applications.
• High commitment with Quality, Health, Safety & environmental regulations.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally.