Lead Wind Turbine Technician – Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Paid time off

Accommodation allowance

Training opportunities

Travel allowances

State-of-the-art technology

Safe work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technician for our Durban operations. The role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing wind turbines, with a focus on reliability, safety and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in wind turbine maintenance, strong electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, and leadership experience mentoring junior technicians. This is a hands-on, on-site role in challenging conditions with travel between sites.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years as Wind Turbine Technician, with lead/senior experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems in wind turbines.
• Strong understanding of SCADA and turbine monitoring.
• Certified for heights and basic first aid.
• Commitment to safety and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on wind turbines.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults.
• Install, commission, and decommission turbine components per specs.
• Conduct performance tests and data analysis for peak efficiency.
• Lead and mentor junior technicians; provide technical guidance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and site reports.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and tools for scheduled work.
• Collaborate with site managers and engineering to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in emergency response and safety initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

SCADA systems

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technician for our Durban operations. The role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing wind turbines, with a focus on reliability, safety and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in wind turbine maintenance, strong electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, and leadership experience mentoring junior technicians. This is a hands-on, on-site role in challenging conditions with travel between sites.