Wind turbine technicians inspect, service, and repair wind turbines to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. They troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and conduct routine maintenance on turbine towers and associated equipment.

Wind Turbine Technician
Career Snapshot:
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per year*
Entry Level
Clean Energy & Sustainability
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The Path to Becoming
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Wind Turbine Technician
Step 1
Earn
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High School Diploma or GED
Step 2
Earn a Postsecondary Certificate
Required Training:
Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code
Training Programs and Resources:
Step 3
Find a position or apprenticeship
Required Training:
This career typically involves
1 year on-the-job training
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Daily Tasks
A Day in the Life
As
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Wind Turbine Technician
you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:
Required skills:
What It Takes
Wind Turbine Technician
often have these skills:
Equipment Maintenance
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Performing routine servicing and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Operations Monitoring
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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.
Repairing
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Repairing machines or systems using the right tools and technical knowledge.
Troubleshooting
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Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
Critical Thinking
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Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and decide the best approach.
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