I'm stationary right now, so I go into the same office every day. Unless one of the towers is down or needs attention, I stay in the office getting caught up on work orders and maintaining the shop. Other wind turbine technicians can be travelers. They'll start their day in the office to pick up any supplies before heading out to the wind tower. They'll primarily work inside the tower but may also have to go up to the top of the tower to work.
CAREER
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$56,260
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+44.3% (much faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Wind Turbine Service Technicians Do
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Other Job Titles Wind Turbine Service Technicians May Have
Field Service Technician, Wind Farm Support Specialist, Wind Technician, Wind Turbine Technician
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-secondary certificate (34%)
Post-secondary certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Majors Related to Career
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
I highly recommend going to a trade school. My trade school program was only seven months long and significantly less expensive than a four-year college. My teachers were also very supportive, which made a world of difference in my learning. On top of that, the school helped us build resumes and prepare for job interviews, so I was able to find a job immediately after completing the program.
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