Senior Offshore Wind Turbine Technician

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore allowances

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Wind Turbine Technician to lead offshore maintenance in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will direct technical teams, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and implement advanced maintenance strategies to maximize turbine availability.

The role requires extensive offshore wind experience with major manufacturers and a strong safety culture in challenging environments. Travel and offshore periods are expected as part of the leadership remit.

Qualifications

• Formal technical qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years as a Wind Turbine Technician with at least 5 years offshore experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Fiber-wuse offshore survival certification (GWO Basic Safety Training or Sea Survival) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor maintenance teams on offshore wind turbines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform major component replacements and repairs following safety and manufacturer guidelines.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies to maximize turbine availability.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Provide technical guidance to site management and engineering teams.
• Support on-call rotations and respond to offshore call-outs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

English proficiency

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

SCADA familiarity

Offshore safety knowledge

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Gamesa expertise

Vestas expertise

GE expertise

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Wind Turbine Technician to lead offshore maintenance in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will direct technical teams, diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and implement advanced maintenance strategies to maximize turbine availability.

The role requires extensive offshore wind experience with major manufacturers and a strong safety culture in challenging environments. Travel and offshore periods are expected as part of the leadership remit.