Copperton Lead Technician
Nordex
Company Overview
Nordex SE
Hamburg, Germany
1985
Over 10,900 employees worldwide (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over 5.7 billion euros in 2023 (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).
What They Do
Nordex focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ class. The company develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains these turbines through integrated processes that include design, precision engineering, rotor blade and tower production, logistics, turnkey installation, and complete lifecycle maintenance (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.X, offers flexible power ratings (4-6 MW) and rotor diameters of up to 175 meters. This platform is optimized for various wind conditions and extreme climates (Source: nordex-online.com). The products cater to various customer segments, including utilities, independent power producers, and community wind projects, providing tailored solutions for site-restricted or grid-limited locations with lifespans of up to 35 years.
Projects & Track Record
In Germany, Nordex has commissioned 8,653 MW of onshore wind power plants, with 4,946 MW under construction, including the first wind farm in Hamburg featuring N27/150 turbines that have been operational for over 32 years (Source: nordex-online.com). A prototype of the N175/6.X on a 179 m high hybrid tower in Santow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is in pre-series, with installation scheduled for September 2025 and commissioning between October 2025 and January 2026 (Source: nordex-online.com). Globally, Nordex supplies over 52 GW of installed turbines in 85% of markets outside China, with about 1 GW in Canada, including the N163/5.X, N163/6.X, and N175/6.X cold climate models (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). Key customers include Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein (evm), who engage in long-term partnerships for turnkey projects and maintenance.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Nordex secured significant contracts in Germany, including 107 MW repowering in North Rhine-Westphalia for Bürgerwind Hollich with 12 N163/6.X on 164 m high hybrid towers (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Additional contracts include 21 MW from BMR energy solutions for the "Heinz" site and 77 MW for the Schneifelhöhe wind farm (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Milestones include the commissioning of 2,202.2 MW in Germany in the first half of 2025 and the launch of series production of hybrid towers in April 2025 (Source: nordex-online.com). The merger with Acciona Windpower in 2016 remains a key expansion, with no further acquisitions or funding rounds mentioned in the latest sources.
Working There
Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various fields, including development, production, project management, installation, logistics, sales, and service (Source: nordex-online.com). The company culture emphasizes decentralized regional operations for customer proximity and continuous training for technicians to global standards. Training is provided through the Nordex Academy, which includes GWO certifications and practical training on Delta4000 simulators (Source: nordex-online.com). Hiring occurs at the locations in Hamburg and Rostock as well as in production facilities in several countries, with increasing demand for installation and service technicians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).
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Job Description
Working as part of a Service Area a Lead Technician shall mainly lead and undertake technical work and support to the Company and Client and could be required to carry out work in various wind parks within South Africa. The work will include general and specialised work on Wind Turbines and associated equipment, together with the local teams in our service regions
Key Responsibilities
- Customer interaction and compliance
- Supervision and management of employees and subcontractors
- HSEQ and statutory compliance
- Contractual adherence and compliance
- Daily and monthly reporting to Client and management
- Planning and controlling site activities and priorities
- Ensuring all work activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with Company procedures and standards
- Analyse and repair faults and defects with phone-contact to support services, if required
- Autonomously carry out troubleshooting, fault-finding and repairs of turbines and associated equipment
- Carry out complex repair-processes and exchanges in collaboration with the local supervision and specialists
- Carry out planned maintenance and inspection activities
- Fill in reports and checklists in order to completely inform Client and management
- Inform customer in case of works on turbines and associated equipment
- Undertaking tasks in the most economical way for the Company
- Responsible for safekeeping and control of materials, tools, and property of the Company
- Carry out tasks in accordance with Company manuals and regulations
- Comply with all HSE related instructions and guidelines Work safely with materials and personnel
- Report any incidents and accidents to supervision as soon as practicable
- Carry out standby duties according to the site roster
Skills / Competencies
- At least 5 years post qualification associated vocational experience. Minimum of 2 years at supervisory level. Ideally within the NORDEX or ACCIONA renewable energy environment.
- Knowledge of the NORDEX or ACCIONA specific programs, products and services will be an advantage.
- Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop further in this area.
- Familiar with IT-Tools.
- Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and responsibility
- Client satisfaction
- Capable of using initiative and making decisions
- Ability to solve problems
- Think strategically and analytically
- Willing to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home
- Flexible with working hours and area of work
- Computer literate, able to use MS Office, SAP and in-house database and workload management systems
- Able to work at high altitudes and in confined spaces
- Share knowledge and experience
- Medically fit
- English - must demonstrate good written and oral communication
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
- Mechanical or Electrical Technical education/training or comparable training and knowledge
- Electrical or Mechanical Trade Test Certification will be an advantage
- Experienced to use data processing - PLC and SCADA will be an advantage
- Good English language skills (read, write and speak fluently)
- Driving Licence - Minimum Code B
- Safety Hazards analysis.
- Power converters and PLC programming will be an advantage.
- Office suite professional and other Suites are a plus
YOUR BENEFITS:
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
*Some offers may vary by location
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
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January 7, 2026
Full Time
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January 7, 2026
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- Copperton, Northern Cape, South Africa
At least 5 years post qualification experience, with a minimum of 2 years at supervisory level.
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