Wind Turbine Technician

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled
Plant Technician
to support the daily operational and maintenance activities of a renewable energy plant. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the Plant Supervisor to ensure optimal performance, effective contractor management, and high standards of health, safety, and reporting across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration and organisation of contract documents and operational files.
• Support the Plant Supervisor in understanding the root causes of equipment failures, identifying developing trends, and coordinating with OEMs and service providers to ensure timely and safe resolutions.
• Maintain comprehensive and accessible records of all operations and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of asset optimisation assessments and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing reporting support, including daily monitoring, performance analysis, availability and downtime assessments, and investigation of significant performance issues.
• Assist in managing site data, ensuring accurate analysis and effective proactive monitoring.
• Support site Health and Safety initiatives in collaboration with the Supervisor and Safety Officer.
• Prepare monthly performance and operations reports within required deadlines.
• Review service and maintenance records, highlighting issues for follow-up.
• Assist with procurement activities, economic development functions, and coordination of statutory inspections, servicing schedules, and weekly site plans.
• Help organise and facilitate site visits, ensuring professional engagement with stakeholders and visitors.
• Coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting packs, presentations, correspondence, reports, and minutes.
• Develop and maintain efficient electronic and hard-copy filing systems and provide general office and administrative support as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of site processes, systems, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum of
  3 years' relevant experience
  , ideally within a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience in renewable energy generation (advantageous).
• National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification, preferably in
  Electrical Engineering
  .
• Strong administrative, writing, and reporting abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the
  MS Office Suite
  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional proficiency in Xhosa or Afrikaans is an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong organisational skills and willingness to undertake further training in wind farm operations and maintenance.

If you are a motivated individual with solid technical insight, excellent organisational skills, and a desire to grow within the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to apply.