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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Also known as: Energy Technician, Field Service Technician, Lead Technician, Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Offshore Wind Turbine Technician, Operations, Maintenance and Service Wind Turbine Technician (OMS Wind Turbine Technician), Senior Wind Turbine Technician, Service Technician, Small Wind Energy Installer

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma38%
Some College36%
Post-Secondary Certificate5%
Associate's Degree19%
Bachelor's Degree2%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None3%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year26%
1-2 years36%
2-4 years25%
4-6 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None8%
1-3 months25%
3-6 months17%
6 months - 1 year30%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

13 tasks analyzed

Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

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.

Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityAnalytical ThinkingCooperationIntegrityInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceStress ToleranceSelf ControlConcern for OthersIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$62,580

per year

Mean Wage

$67,580

per year

Employment

11K

workers

Wage Range

$49,110 - $88,090

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$49,110Median: $62,580$88,090
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