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Wind Turbine Technician

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
Transmission and Electrical Technicians
Wind Turbine Technician

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

At a Glance

Wind Turbine Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Operations, Leadership.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$62,580/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+49.9%

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (21)

Wind Turbines

5.0

Turbines

4.9

Wind Turbine Maintenance

4.9

Environment Health And Safety

4.9

Power Tool Operation

4.9

Electronic Components

4.8

Hand Tools

4.8

Hydraulics

4.8

Heavy Equipment

4.8

Facility Repair And Maintenance

4.8

Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

4.8

Wind Farming

4.8

Commissioning

4.7

Data Recording

4.7

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

4.7

Technical Communication

4.6

Safety Procedures

4.6

Circuit Diagrams

4.6

Arboriculture

4.6

Good Driving Record

4.5

Performance Review

4.5

Common Skills (8)

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

5.0

Operations

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Management

4.7

Proactivity

4.7

Report Writing

4.7

Computer Literacy

4.6

Detail Oriented

4.6

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

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