Siemens Gamesa

About the Role

Location: South Africa
Department: Onshore Service Operations
Mode of Employment: Permanent
Position Title: Wind Turbine Technician

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Wind Turbine Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of wind turbine assets across onshore sites in South Africa. You will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities while working in a safety-first environment.

This role combines hands-on technical work with advanced troubleshooting and collaboration with the wider service team, ensuring high operational availability and performance of wind turbines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbine systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components
• Execute major component replacements and retrofits using specialized tools and equipment
• Climb turbines to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in compliance with safety standards
• Conduct torqueing, tensioning, and inspections to ensure structural and mechanical integrity
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues in turbine control systems, SCADA systems, and electrical circuits
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, anticipate failures, and recommend improvements
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians on complex or non-routine issues
• Ensure strict adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and working-at-heights procedures
• Complete detailed service reports, maintenance logs, and quality documentation
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

What You Bring

• Vocational or technical qualification in Wind Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• Strong experience with high-voltage systems, hydraulics, and mechanical components
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and engineering drawings
• Electrical Trade Certificate is required

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently in remote and demanding environments
• Team-oriented with the ability to support and mentor others
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

• e-Learning
• Mentorship