Remote Senior Wind Turbine Technologist & Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technologist for a fully remote role. The candidate will provide advanced diagnostics, analyze turbine data, and guide field technicians globally to ensure optimal performance and reliability of wind assets.

The position requires 7+ years in wind energy, degrees in mechanical or electrical engineering, and strong remote communication skills. A focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in wind energy with maintenance, operations or technical support.
• Deep knowledge of wind turbine systems including gearboxes, generators, pitch and SCADA controls.
• Proficient in diagnostic tools and remote troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and control logic.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for remote guidance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.
• Experience with multiple turbine models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical expertise and troubleshooting for turbine issues.
• Analyze performance data, fault logs, and sensor readings to diagnose causes.
• Develop corrective action plans across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Create and update technical docs, maintenance procedures, and guides.
• Mentor field technicians in advanced diagnostics and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve turbine reliability and performance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and recommend replacements.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance on all activities.
• Stay current with wind energy tech advancements.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Diagnostics tools

SCADA controls

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Data analysis

Remote communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

SCADA diagnostics

SCADA software

Gearbox knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Technologist for a fully remote role. The candidate will provide advanced diagnostics, analyze turbine data, and guide field technicians globally to ensure optimal performance and reliability of wind assets.

The position requires 7+ years in wind energy, degrees in mechanical or electrical engineering, and strong remote communication skills. A focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential in a distributed team.