Remote Wind Turbine Diagnostics Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Learning opportunities

Access to diagnostic tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Wind Turbine Technician Specialist to support wind energy operations from a remote-first setup. You will provide expert diagnostics, remote monitoring via SCADA, and guidance to on-site technicians across sites in South Africa, with a focus on Durban and nationwide coverage.

The role emphasizes data analysis, proactive maintenance, and clear remote communication to ensure turbine reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Technician qualification or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience with wind turbines (e.g., Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE).
• Proficiency in analyzing wind turbine data and using remote monitoring and control systems (SCADA).
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent remote communication skills to explain technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for wind turbine operational issues using SCADA and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze performance data to identify faults, predict failures, and recommend proactive maintenance.
• Guide on-site technicians through complex repair procedures and maintenance tasks via remote communication.
• Develop and update SOPs and technical documentation for remote support.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve recurring challenges and improve reliability.
• Monitor health and performance of wind farms to ensure optimal energy generation and uptime.

Skills

SCADA proficiency

Wind turbine data analysis

Remote diagnostics

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related technical field

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Wind Turbine Technician Specialist to support wind energy operations from a remote-first setup. You will provide expert diagnostics, remote monitoring via SCADA, and guidance to on-site technicians across sites in South Africa, with a focus on Durban and nationwide coverage.

The role emphasizes data analysis, proactive maintenance, and clear remote communication to ensure turbine reliability and safety.