Wind Turbine Technician

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Maintenance & troubleshooting

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on onshore wind turbines according to established schedules.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, or technical issues impacting turbine performance.
• Perform repairs or replacement of components as needed, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment status, and service reports.
• Participate in special projects, such as commissioning, onboarding turbines to our fleet, major component replacement and others.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in wind turbine maintenance and operations.

Customer contact

• During all activities you are responsible for maintaining customer contact on site to update them on the status.

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• You are responsible for checking and maintaining quality of all components relating to wind turbine, as well as recognizing interconnections within the system’s architecture.
• You are accountable for the safe and effective operation of electrical and mechanical components within the wind turbine.

Continuous improvement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to implement improvements and optimize turbine performance.
• Continuously improving the performance of our wind turbine fleet based on the error/gap analysis, response times and Operational Data statistics.
• You will also on occasion work on tasks with the control room, remote monitoring of wind turbines worldwide.

Minimum Requirements

• You have a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional electrical/mechanical education or certification in wind turbine maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems as applied to wind turbines.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions, demonstrating physical fitness and agility.
• Proficient in using technical manuals, diagnostic tools, and equipment for troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Proven experience in the maintenance, repair, or servicing of mechanical or electrical systems, preferably within the renewable energy sector.

Soft skills

• You can work under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Team player.