Wind Turbine Technicians

At a Glance

Median Salary
$59,435
Local Jobs
177
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 occupation

Local Jobs

177

Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)

Entry-Level Education

Certification

This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.

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 Wind Turbine Technicians?

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.

Education Programs

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