Wind Turbine Technicians
At a glance
- Median Salary$59,435
- Local Jobs177
Entry-Level Education
Certification
Occupation Profile
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
By the Numbers
Median annual earnings$59,435
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupationLocal Jobs177
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupationEntry-level educationCertification
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation
Daily Tasks
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
- Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
Occupational Skills
What skills are necessary for a Wind Turbine Technicians career?
Hard Skills
- Asset Integrity Management Systems
- Diagnostic Tools
- Electrical Substation
- Hydraulics
- Mitigation
- Power Tool Operation
- Safety Standards
- Turbines
- Wind Farming
- Wind Turbines
Soft Skills
- Communications
- Computer Literacy
- Coordinating
- Detail Oriented
- First Aid
- Management
- Operations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Valid Driver's License
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.
Educational Programs
Electrical Technician
Coastal Bend College
| Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
| Certificate | Cert | 120 | Yes | No |
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