Remote Offshore Wind Turbine Technician

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Offshore Wind Turbine Technician for a fully remote role supporting offshore projects. You will guide on-site teams via remote consultation, develop maintenance protocols, and troubleshoot remotely to keep turbines running at peak performance.

You will collaborate with field and engineering teams, analyze SCADA data, and continually improve maintenance strategies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance from a distance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as Wind Turbine Technician, offshore experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools, meters and SCADA systems for remote analysis.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for installation, commissioning and maintenance of offshore wind turbines.
• Develop and optimize preventative and corrective maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues via remote diagnostics.
• Analyze turbine performance data (SCADA) to identify potential failures and optimize production.
• Review and approve maintenance reports and repair recommendations from field teams.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations for offshore wind operations, even remotely.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve challenges and implement improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of remote support activities and turbine performance.
• Stay up-to-date with wind turbine technologies and best practices.
• Assist in training junior technicians and remote support staff.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Remote troubleshooting

SCADA diagnostics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Trade qualification in electrical/mechanical

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

SCADA software

Remote diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Offshore Wind Turbine Technician for a fully remote role supporting offshore projects. You will guide on-site teams via remote consultation, develop maintenance protocols, and troubleshoot remotely to keep turbines running at peak performance.

You will collaborate with field and engineering teams, analyze SCADA data, and continually improve maintenance strategies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance from a distance.