Lead Wind Turbine Technician – On-Site (Mossel Bay)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Accommodation or housing allowance

Medical aid and provident fund

Ongoing training and development

State-of-the-art turbine technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technician for a wind energy client near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on wind turbines to ensure reliability and uptime, including gearboxes, generators and control systems.

This is an on-site, hands-on leadership role requiring climbing towers and a strong safety culture. You will mentor junior technicians and ensure accurate service reports are completed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years direct wind turbine experience with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair wind turbine subsystems.
• Must hold safety certifications and willingness to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and lubrication of wind turbines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on turbines.
• Read manuals, schematics, and blueprints for troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Complete service reports and documentation in company systems.
• Respond to faults and outages to minimize downtime.
• Climb towers up to 100+ meters to access equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and safety briefings.

Skills

Wind turbine systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical accuracy

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

National Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Multimeters

Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technician for a wind energy client near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on wind turbines to ensure reliability and uptime, including gearboxes, generators and control systems.

This is an on-site, hands-on leadership role requiring climbing towers and a strong safety culture. You will mentor junior technicians and ensure accurate service reports are completed.