Occupation: Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

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

| 49-9081.00 | 12 tasks | 10 job titles

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49-9081.00 - Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Reported Job Titles

(10)
  • Field Service Technician
  • Renewable Energy Technician
  • Service Technician
  • Troubleshooting Technician
  • Wind Farm Support Specialist
  • Wind Technician
  • Wind Turbine Operator
  • Wind Turbine Service Technician
  • Wind Turbine Technician
  • Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician

Work Values

Support Achievement Working Conditions

Work ValueScore
Achievement4
Working Conditions3.83
Recognition3
Relationships3.67
Support4.33
Independence3

Core Tasks

(10)
  • Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Supplemental Tasks

(2)
  • Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
  • Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.