Senior Wind Turbine Field Service Engineer & Mentor

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual performance bonuses

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Field Service Engineer to join our team in Gauteng. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades on wind turbines at multiple sites, often at heights, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on wind turbine experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving. Travel to remote wind farm sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a Field Service Engineer on wind turbines.
• In-depth knowledge of wind turbine systems: mechanical, electrical and control.
• Strong safety awareness for heights and high-voltage work.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in turbine components.
• Execute complex repairs and component replacements per manufacturer specs.
• Conduct performance testing and data analysis to identify improvement areas.
• Provide guidance to junior field service technicians and document work.

Skills

Wind turbine field service

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics tools

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Multimeters

Specialized turbine servicing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Field Service Engineer to join our team in Gauteng. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades on wind turbines at multiple sites, often at heights, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on wind turbine experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving. Travel to remote wind farm sites will be required.