Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
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Salary Information
Wind Turbine Service Technicians: $62,580 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Repair green energy equipment or systems. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Assemble structural components. | General |
| Measure equipment outputs. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Train customers in the use of products. | General |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computerized diagnostic software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Industrial control systems software | Industrial control software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel | Industrial control software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Small Wind Associate | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners | Not Available |
| Small Wind Installer - Level 1 | ETA International | Not Available |