Wind Turbine Service Technicians
SOC: 49-9081.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
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
Task Breakdown
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.
Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.
Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services. | - | - | - | |
| Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems. | - | - | - | |
| Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers. | - | - | - | |
| Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures. | - | - | - | |
| Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades. | - | - | - | |
| Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines. | - | - | - | |
| Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms. | - | - | - |
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