Remote Senior Wind Turbine Diagnostics Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and visa

Home office setup allowance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Global remote team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Wind Turbine Technician (Diagnostics) to remotely support a global wind energy fleet. You will analyze SCADA data, guide on-site teams, and advance predictive maintenance with deep electromechanical knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years hands-on wind turbine experience, strong diagnostic skills, and proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly with international teams. This is a fully remote role with global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years hands-on wind turbine experience with at least 3 years in diagnostics or remote support.
• Deep knowledge of wind turbine components and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert remote technical support and troubleshooting via SCADA and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze performance data and fault logs to diagnose complex wind turbine issues.
• Develop diagnostic procedures and mentor on-site technicians remotely.
• Contribute to predictive maintenance programs based on data trends.
• Document diagnostic activities and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Diagnostics

Remote support

SCADA

Data analysis

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

Diagnostic software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Wind Turbine Technician (Diagnostics) to remotely support a global wind energy fleet. You will analyze SCADA data, guide on-site teams, and advance predictive maintenance with deep electromechanical knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years hands-on wind turbine experience, strong diagnostic skills, and proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly with international teams. This is a fully remote role with global responsibilities.