Wind Turbine Service Technician
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Annual openings
89
BLS median wage
$74,740
Typical education
Associate's degree
10-year growth
+31%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Associate's degree
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Credential detail
Training and certifications from the Global Wind Organization. OSHA 10 certification is valued, though not usually required before you get into the industry.
Work experience
This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.
Employer competency information
- Lifelong Learning - Renewables is a growing industry. Careers can go many different directions if employees want to learn more.
- Working with Tools and Technology — The ability to use tools to construct things in a safe manner, mechanical/electrical aptitude, the ability to solve problems, the use of computers, and the ability to read schematics are valuable.
- Communication and Teamwork — You will be working as part of a team, so good communication and teamwork skills and a positive attitude are important.
- Working outdoors — Installation work is generally outdoors and involves physical activity, so an interest in working outside is a plus for many of the jobs.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Trades
- Renewable Energy
Automation exposure
High exposure
Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.
A typical day
- 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.