Wind turbine technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Company Overview
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A.
Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain
2017
Approximately 28,150 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €10 billion in fiscal year 2024 (source: statista.com).
What They Do
Siemens Gamesa specializes exclusively in wind turbine technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind energy generation. The company does not engage in solar technologies, storage, hydrogen, or grids beyond turbine integration (source: wikipedia.org). Their products include the onshore 5.X platform, which has sold over 4.5 GW since its launch, and offshore turbines like the SG 14-236 DD, featuring a rotor diameter of 236 meters and a capacity of 14 MW. The latter has been utilized in projects totaling 1.44 GW (source: siemensgamesa.com). The company serves large-scale energy developers, independent power producers, and industrial customers in the development, construction, and operation of wind farms, with a focus on markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas (source: energydigital.com).
Projects and Track Record
Notable completed projects include the Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark, which was the world's first and operated for 25 years until 2017, as well as Gamesa's first wind farm in Spain at El Perdón, installed in 1995 (source: siemensgamesa.com). Currently, Siemens Gamesa is working on significant projects such as the Bałtyk II and III offshore wind farms in Poland, totaling 1.44 GW, and the La Herrada wind plant, which prevents the emission of 140,000 metric tons of CO2 annually (source: statzon.com). Additionally, production ramp-ups are underway at their factories in Cuxhaven, Aalborg, and Le Havre, demonstrating their commitment to expansion and innovation in the sector (source: siemens-energy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Siemens Gamesa has announced a leadership transition, with Jochen Eickholt being succeeded by Vinod Philip on August 1, 2024, amid a comprehensive restructuring aimed at achieving double-digit margins and reaching breakeven by 2026 (source: siemens-energy.com). The company has secured significant contracts, including 1.44 GW for Bałtyk in Poland and 200 MW for Repsol in Spain, with a backlog of €33.7 billion despite a net loss of €884 million in the first quarter of 2023 (source: statzon.com). Furthermore, they have sold their power electronics business to ABB and launched innovations such as GreenerTower and RecyclableBlades, underscoring their focus on sustainability and efficiency (source: siemens-energy.com).
Working There
Siemens Gamesa offers a variety of roles in manufacturing, engineering, service operations, and project management, focusing on the design of onshore and offshore turbines, as well as research and development of new technologies (source: siemensgamesa.com). Hiring takes place at key sites, including their headquarters in Zamudio, Spain, and factories in Denmark, Germany, and France, with an emphasis on internal mobility during the restructuring that has led to a reduction of 4,100 jobs (source: ibisworld.com). The company culture focuses on operational stabilization and long-term profitable growth in the wind sector, despite challenges in the supply chain (source: siemens-energy.com).
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Job Description
Your day will be spent maintaining and restoring the performance of onshore wind turbines across South Africa, combining hands-on technical work with advanced troubleshooting. You'll work at height, inside nacelles, and alongside a skilled service team to ensure turbines run safely, reliably, and at peak efficiency.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical turbine systems
- Execute complex repairs, major component replacements, and retrofits using specialized tools
- Diagnose and resolve advanced faults in control systems, SCADA, and high-voltage electrical circuits
- Analyze turbine performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and improve availability
- Support and guide junior technicians on complex technical challenges
- Ensure accurate service reporting and compliance with quality and safety standards
What You Bring
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Wind Turbine Technician with increasing responsibility
- Strong expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and high-voltage electrical systems
- Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills using schematics and test equipment
- Formal vocational training or associate-level education in wind, electrical, or mechanical technology
- Electrical Trade Certificate and solid understanding of EHS and working-at-heights procedures
- Confidence working independently while contributing effectively within a service team
About The Team
Wind Power division is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.
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/Benefits
- Company insurance coverage
- Paid travel to and from the project location
- Overtime collected into a time‑bank and paid out once per year
- Annual bonus, paid at the end of the year before Christmas
- Delegation allowance, depending on the country in which the employee is assigned to work
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About the role
April 8, 2026
Full time
Company
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- Puteaux, France
3-5 years of hands-on experience
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