Senior Wind Turbine Lead Technician

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Technician in George, Western Cape to oversee maintenance, repair and performance of a turbine fleet, ensuring safety, uptime and efficiency. This hands-on leadership role requires deep mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge and the ability to guide a team across multiple sites.

You will lead a technical team, mentor junior technicians, interpret schematics and diagnostic data, and coordinate with site management to optimize maintenance

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years hands-on wind turbine technician experience, with 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of various wind turbine models and their systems.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and SCADA systems.
• Certification for working at heights and confined spaces is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of wind turbine technicians.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on turbine components.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and equipment calibration.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic data.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on best practices and safety standards.
• Communicate with site management, operations, and engineering teams regarding turbine performance and maintenance schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance processes and efficiency.
• Ensure all work meets high quality and safety standards in the Western Cape.

Skills

Leadership

Wind turbine knowledge

Troubleshooting

SCADA familiarity

Education

NQF 4/5 in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Technician in George, Western Cape to oversee maintenance, repair and performance of a turbine fleet, ensuring safety, uptime and efficiency. This hands-on leadership role requires deep mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge and the ability to guide a team across multiple sites.

You will lead a technical team, mentor junior technicians, interpret schematics and diagnostic data, and coordinate with site management to optimize maintenance