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Wind Turbine Technician

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.

Career Snapshot:

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per year*

Entry Level

Clean Energy & Sustainability

*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.

The Path to Becoming

a(n)

Wind Turbine Technician

Step 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 49-9081
SOC Code

Training Programs and Resources:

Airstream Renewables
training

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Airstream Renewables
Wind Turbine Technician Training
training

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Universal Technical Institute

Daily Tasks

A Day in the Life

As

a(n)

Wind Turbine Technician

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems in wind turbines, including control and converter components Perform routine maintenance on turbines, substations, transmission systems, and monitoring equipment Diagnose issues with turbine generators and control systems to ensure efficient operation Test electrical and system components using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment Start, stop, and restart turbine systems to maintain proper functionality Climb turbine towers to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment Maintain inventory of tools and replacement parts needed for repairs and installations Conduct system testing in coordination with engineers and established test plans Train team members or partners on turbine operation, safety, and maintenance procedures Collect and analyze turbine performance data for monitoring and improvement Inspect and repair turbine blades and structural components Assist with turbine installation and wind farm construction activities

    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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    Career Outlook

    13600

    Employees in

    2024

    20500

    Employees in

    2034

    +
    50%

    Projected
    Growth Rate

    2300

    Annual Projected
    Job Openings

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