Wind Turbine Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Wind Technician, Wind Turbine Service Technician, Renewable Energy Technician
A wind turbine technician maintains and repairs wind turbines, climbing towers to service the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems inside the nacelle, in the fastest-growing job in America. It's a hands-on job up-tower on wind farms, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Service turbine systems
Maintain gearboxes, generators, hydraulics, and controls inside the nacelle.
Troubleshoot faults
Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, often hundreds of feet up.
Climb and work safe
Follow rigorous climb, rescue, and lockout procedures on every tower.
Log and report
Document inspections and repairs that keep the fleet producing.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Mechanical
Maintaining and repairing mechanical drives, bearings, and moving assemblies.
Hydraulics
Diagnosing and repairing the hydraulic systems that power heavy machinery.
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