Job description
Starting in early 2027, we are seeking a Service Technician to join our team and support the maintenance and operation of our wind farms surrounding the Piņķi area, Latvia.
Your Tasks
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance according to Nordex manuals and regulations;
- Autonomously complete simple repairs of turbines, troubleshooting and fault finding;
- Carry out complex repair-processes in collaboration with the local technical support and Lead Technician;
- Carry out planned maintenance-/inspection-activities with subcontractors;
- Carry out repair or exchange of main components in cooperation with the respective specialists (e.g. Gearbox);
- Conduct all preparation work for all maintenance activities;
- Perform all work with high quality and in time;
- Maintain a strong focus on HSE by following all applicable regulations;
- Check PPE daily & weekly to ensure it is fit for use;
- Vehicle checks to ensure they are in good condition and road worthy;
- Responsible for good housekeeping at site, as well as following the appropriate site rules to ensure that everyone can work in a safe environment;
- Report safety observations, data inputs, timekeeping, maintenance and repair activities, as well as updates in Osapiens accurately and in due time.
Your Profile
- Technical education/training or comparable training and knowledge;
- Valid electrical qualification/certification authorizing work on electrical installations up to 1000V under Latvian regulations (or equivalent certification that can be recognized in Latvia). Authorization up to 35 kV is an advantage.
- Solid hands-on experience with Electrical systems;
- Experienced in using technical data for fault finding and problem analysis;
- Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams;
- Basic HSE knowledge, and the ability to develop further in this area;
- Computer literate, able to use MS Office;
- Good Latvian and English language skills;
- Beneficial: Experience with mechanical systems, in-house databases, and workload management systems, as well as effective use of data processing tools;
- Standard working hours per week but flexibility is required as occasional overtime may be necessary to resolve turbine issues arising at the end of a shift.
What We Offer
- Sustainable impact: contribute to a greener future;
- Global Growth: Join an industry with growing global presence;
- Career Development: Benefit from a dynamic industry that fosters professional growth and skill development;
- Pioneering Spirit: Experience the satisfaction of being part of a pioneering movement towards a more sustainable energy.
The starting salary for this position is EUR 2,700 gross per month and may be higher depending on the candidate's qualifications, relevant certifications, and previous experience.
Ready to join the green energy transition? We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English through our online application system.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Notice: Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Nordex
Company Overview
Nordex SE
HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
Founded1985
SizeApproximately 10,400 employees worldwide (source: nordex-online.com). Revenue of 7.299 billion euros in 2024 (source: nordex-online.com).
What They Do
Nordex SE is a global leader in manufacturing onshore wind turbines and providing wind energy projects, with over 40 years of industry experience (source: nordex-online.com). The company develops, produces, sells, and installs wind turbines and offers comprehensive services throughout the entire lifecycle of the installations (source: nordex-online.com). In 2024, the focus was on larger turbine classes in the 5 to 6 MW range, especially the N163 series, designed primarily for large-scale onshore projects (source: nordex-online.com). Manufacturing takes place within a global network of plants in Germany, Spain, Brazil, India, the USA, and Mexico, ensuring a broad production base and flexibility (source: nordex-online.com). By the end of 2024, Nordex had installed around 57 GW of wind capacity across more than 40 markets, positioning itself as a strong player in the onshore wind energy sector with a comprehensive product and service portfolio (source: nordex-online.com).
Projects & Track Record
By 2024, Nordex had built an installed base of approximately 57 GW of wind energy across more than 40 countries and installed 1,227 wind turbines with a total capacity of 6.6 GW in 25 countries that same year (source: nordex-online.com). Project segment orders in 2024 amounted to around 8.3 GW with an order volume of 7.5 billion euros (source: nordex-online.com). A significant project was the first order from Montenegro in December 2024, where eight N163/6.X turbines were ordered for the 55 MW Gvozd wind farm near Nikšić (source: nordex-online.com). Additionally, in December 2024, Nordex received an order from UKA for 80 Delta4000 turbines with a total capacity of 540 MW for 15 wind projects across six German federal states, including 64 units of the N175/6.X model (source: nordex-online.com). At the end of 2023, Denker & Wulf ordered 20 turbines for three projects in northern Germany, including Gönnebek I+II in Schleswig-Holstein with 67.5 MW, Schönermark in Brandenburg with 12.7 MW, and Oederquart-Wischhafen in Lower Saxony with 42 MW (source: nordex-online.com).
Recent Developments
In 2024, Nordex achieved revenue of 7.3 billion euros, representing a 12.5% increase over the previous year, and improved its EBITDA margin to 4.1% compared to 0.0% in 2023 (source: nordex-online.com). Project segment orders reached 7.5 billion euros, while the service division also saw strong growth with an order volume of 1,981 million euros, highlighting expansion in both new installations and aftermarket services (source: nordex-online.com). In 2024, the company produced 1,312 turbines with a nominal capacity of 7,609 MW and employed around 10,405 people at year-end (source: nordex-online.com). The order backlog spanned 24 countries, indicating geographic expansion and a stronger focus on recurring revenues in the service sector (source: nordex-online.com).
Working There
Nordex offers diverse career opportunities in technical and administrative fields, including data engineering, SAP/HCM, mechanical engineering, and components, as well as other operational roles with locations in Hamburg and flexible remote work models within Germany (source: jobs.nordex-online.com). The company employs an internationally diverse workforce of over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, fostering a multicultural work environment (source: jobs.nordex-online.com). Documented benefits include flexible working hours, various work time models, up to eight days of mobile work per month, an 80% subsidy for the Germany public transport ticket, a 15-euro employer contribution for bike leasing, company pension schemes, disability insurance, 30 vacation days, office yoga, health days, a cafeteria, and employee discounts (source: jobs.nordex-online.com). The corporate culture is shaped by the "OneCompany" mission statement, promoting a collegial and international atmosphere supported by flexible working models (source: jobs.nordex-online.com).