Remote Wind Turbine Technician - Travel & Maintenance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup provided

Travel and per diem allowances

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Extensive training opportunities

Contribution to sustainable energy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Wind Energy Turbine Technician to join its remote operations team. The role involves travel to wind farms for installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of turbines, ensuring reliability and safety.

Candidates should have proven experience and be able to read manuals, schematics and blueprints, and work independently in varying weather conditions. The position offers remote setup with equipment provided and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wind turbine maintenance or similar renewable energy role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience with working at heights and in challenging weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on wind turbines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults in turbine systems.
• Install, commission, and decommission wind turbines according to technical specifications.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and site inspections accurately.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Read schematics

Blueprints

Education

Technical certification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Schematics

Blueprints

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Wind Energy Turbine Technician to join its remote operations team. The role involves travel to wind farms for installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of turbines, ensuring reliability and safety.

Candidates should have proven experience and be able to read manuals, schematics and blueprints, and work independently in varying weather conditions. The position offers remote setup with equipment provided and opportunities for professional development.