Energy

Wind Turbine Service Technician

Are you passionate about saving the earth and slowing down climate change?

Install, inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines. Climb towers to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in turbine components.

Salary Range

$49,000 – $88,000

per year (10th–90th percentile)

Median Salary

$56,230

per year

Growth Outlook

High Growth(+50%)

2024–2034 projected

1. Work outdoors, 2. Work with your hands, 3. Work with your mind

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Tasks & Responsibilities

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.
Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.

Tools of the Trade

WattmetersTorque wrenchesVoltage or current metersStripping toolsTwo way radiosLubricating oil testing kitSignal generatorsHigh voltage cable detectionTorque toolsMultimetersAnemometersDynamometersMicrometersAmmetersTape measuresWire cuttersSlingsRatchetsInfrared imagersCalipersOhmmetersShackleBench visesFall protection lanyardPhasemetersFlatbed trailersFacial shieldsLevelsAcoustic ear muffs or defendersWelding or soldering kitApplicator brushesNotebook computersForkliftsPower drillsTheodolitesDigital camerasProtective glovesGas generatorsPaint brushesSpecialty wrenchesHydrometersVibration testersLongnose pliersPrecision filePunches or nail sets or driftsElectronic measuring probesSledge hammerCalibrated resistance measuring equipmentSafety harnesses or beltsOpen end wrenchesThreading tapsMeasuring wheels for distanceLasersLight trucks or sport utility vehiclesPocket calculatorFire retardant apparelWinchesPower metersGlobal positioning system GPS receiverClaw hammerMicrocontrollersOscilloscopesFire escape equipmentBattery testersForklift or elevator accessories or suppliesHacksawHard hatsSafety glassesTower cranesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesPersonal computersMegohmmetersScrewdrivers

Knowledge Areas

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 89/100

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 79/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 74/100

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 68/100

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 67/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 59/100

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 58/100

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 56/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 56/100

Physics

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. 52/100