Operation and maintenance of wind turbines

Company/Business introduction.

1. The POWERCON® Group – an Indian MNC, is a Total Solution Provider for Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction and Lifetime Operations. The 2 flagships POWERCON® Ventures (Wind arm) and PowerSun® (Solar PV arm) together with worldwide partnerships and specialised SBUs constitute a 360-degree RE eco-system to serve domestic and global market across the Renewable Energy delivery chain.
2. The Group’s Wind & Solar service portfolio exceeds 2.5 GW of Operations, 0.75 GW of Construction and 0.5 GW of Development countrywide. Globally 40+ GW of Wind, Solar, BESS assets across 23 countries are under remote asset management.
3. With a current order book of INR 350+ Crs, the POWERCON® Group is heading for an INR 1,000 Crs mark well synchronising with India’s ambition to be 500 GW of clean energy by 2030.
4. Renewable Energy is the fastest growing segment worldwide, with India at Rank-3 in the World...! The Wind and Solar resource rich India’s current capacity built over 35 years is scheduled to reach 3 multiples over the next 5 years thus opening avenues for grand & green careers.

Job Summary:

• The technician ensures wind turbines operate safely and efficiently through scheduled preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and emergency response—typically at heights and in remote locations.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct regular

   inspections

   of turbine components—rotor blades, gearboxes, generators, controllers, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
2. Perform

   preventive maintenance

   , including lubrication, torque checks, oil changes, cleaning, and parts replacement.

3. Diagnose and troubleshoot

   mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues using hand tools and diagnostic equipment (voltage testers, mustimeters, oscilloscopes
4. Execute

   corrective repairs

   on failed components, coordinate with engineering support as needed.
5. Maintain

   detailed service logs, maintenance records, and intervention reports

   in accordance with company protocols.
6. Respond to

   emergency outages or breakdowns

   , ensuring rapid restoration of turbine function.
7. Monitor and optimize wind turbine performance using SCADA systems.
8. Work in teams and collaborate with site managers, Skip-level supervisors, and engineering teams to propose improvements, upgrades, and process optimizations.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
2. 4–6 years of experience in wind turbine O&M or renewable energy projects.
3. Familiarity with wind turbine electrical components and grid integration processes.

Working conditions

1. On-site work at wind farms, often in remote locations.
2. Exposure to heights, electrical systems, rotating equipment, and weather elements.
3. May require rotational shifts and extended working hours.

Compensation and Benefits

1. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and will match the best in the industry.
2. Performance based incentives, Group health insurance are some of the benefits.

Skills and Competencies

1. SCADA monitoring, electrical troubleshooting, preventive/corrective maintenance, fault analysis, SOP preparation, and performance optimization.
2. Excellent observational and analytical skills.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train and influence others.
4. Ability to work in remote, harsh, or high-altitude environments.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting software.