Service Technician - Wesley Wind Farm

Vestas; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company based in South Africa is looking for a technician to perform wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks. The role emphasizes safety standards, requires mechanical or electrical trade testing, and involves customer interactions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and pension plan, are offered.

Benefits

Medical aid

Annual leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum one year technical wind industry experience or three years experience with hydraulic, electrical or mechanical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate level power tools.
• Basic computer operation and ability to generate and interpret computer data.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards and procedures.
• Perform wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks.
• Document tasks and enter data into the company system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer relation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work at heights

Education

Tertiary diploma or equivalent

Mechanical or electrical trade tested

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Power torque tools

Fluke meter

Job description

Responsibilities

• Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
• Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts, and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced.
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the operational environment, implement effective risk mitigation, and provide recommendations to higher‑level technical staff and management.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, a no‑compromise focus on safety, and quality of work on a continuous basis; may assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff.
• Perform intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and/or installation tasks as assigned, such as proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment.
• Document tasks where required and enter data into the company system (e.g. SAP).
• Effectively gather information regarding turbine performance/issues.
• Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
• Seek assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in resolution.
• Follow a basic structured problem‑solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks, including the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic Fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge); independently initiate and perform most work tasks, and follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and performing according to written and verbal instruction from higher‑level technical staff.
• Promote a strong team environment by assisting teammates in accomplishing goals and mentoring lower‑level technical staff.
• Support and promote change initiatives, team spirit, and cooperation, and proactively look for improvement opportunities to job‑appropriate processes and procedures; communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control‑management protocol.
• Interface with customers and respond to customer inquiries; refer complex inquiries to higher‑level technical staff or manager.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus at all times.

Qualifications

• Tertiary diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year technical wind industry experience, OR six months technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, minimum three years' experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills and/or composite skills.
• Trade tested – Mechanical or electrical.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. Fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge).
• Intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices/protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation).
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to obtain a passport.
• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence; good interpersonal and customer relation skills; ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and support initiatives.
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet‑based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data; ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.
• Competencies include ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, pull and carry items up to 30 kg, frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel and bend, grip and manually manipulate items, work in confined spaces and at heights, speak/read/write in English, participate in training courses including controlled descent, perceive depth and distinguish colours, use close‑range radios, work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions, work remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction, and work in a respirator after passing a medical evaluation and fitness test.

Competencies

• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders of meters in height to access work area.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying items up to 30 kg.
• Ability to walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, bend and grip/manipulate items with repetitive motion.
• Comfort working constantly in confined spaces and at heights over meters.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend and write in English and to participate in training courses, including controlled descent.
• Ability to hear and see, perceive depth, distinguish colours and use close‑range radios; work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
• Ability to work in a respirator, passing a respirator medical evaluation and fitness test.

Benefits

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including medical aid, annual leave and a pension plan.

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, colour, gender or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to all, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law.

We recognize the value of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and success.

To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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