Lead Design - WTG

Overview

Wind Turbine Generator Specialist - Renewables

The Wind Turbine Specialist serves as the SME for wind turbine technology and its integration within utility-scale wind projects. The role ensures that the selection, procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines are carried out in a technically sound, safe, cost-effective, and reliable manner. This position bridges the gap between engineering design, OEM expertise, site execution, and performance management, with the goal of maximizing turbine reliability, energy yield, and lifecycle value.

• Technical Expertise
• Strong Knowledge in Wind turbine Technology & its design for large scale utility connected wind farms
• Expertise in Turbine types, Rotor aerodynamics, Structural Mechanics & Subsystems
• Deep knowledge in Wind resource assessment & correlation to select turbine class & micro siting with respect to site conditions
• Expertise in Power curve verification of Various types of machines ranging 5MW & above of Various reputed OEMs
• Knowledge in Grid compliance requirements, Generator & Power Converter designs, Turbine transformer design, Electrical Protection & Controls
• Deep knowledge in Global standards requirements covering IEC, Local regulations & Certifications from DNV-GL, TUV, UL
• Knowledge in HSE standards like OSHA, ISO, Fire safety etc.
• Expertise in Analysis of Vibration, Noise, Thermal management, SCADA Alarm interpretation
• Deep Knowledge in reliability engineering covering MTBF/MTTR calculations, FMEA, RCA analysis
• Knowledge in Performance analysis, Availability & Loss estimations
• Expertise in Installation of Wind turbine components like Blades, Nacelle, Tower and other subsystems
• Design Validation of Structural design, safety like Braking system, fail-safe system, emergency stop mechanism, Logistics & Transport feasibilities
• Technical review of subsystems like Rotor, Blades, Drivetrain, Generator & Power Electronic converters, Yaw & Pitch systems, Tower & Foundation interface
• Support negotiations with OEMs by reviewing Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA), and warranty terms
• Provide specialized guidance during turbine installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing
• Act as a first-line technical authority for troubleshooting turbine faults, failures, or recurrent reliability issues
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) of major component failures (gearbox, blades, generators, converters) and define corrective actions
• Support predictive maintenance strategies using Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), SCADA alarm analysis, vibration monitoring, and oil analysis
• Ensure turbines operate within designed parameters to maximize availability, generation yield, and reliability

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy
• 12+ years of experience in Wind turbine and its subsystem
• Proven experience with grid compliance, Turbine control, and hybrid plant integration
• Strong Knowledge in Simulation tools related like WAsP, Windpro, Wind Farmer, CFD tools

• Strong problem-solving & decision-making ability
• Team mentoring and collaboration across functions
• Vendor evaluation & stakeholder communication
• Multitasking and on-time delivery
• Strong communication with ability to articulate his/her view point and convince the stakeholders on the solution proposed