CareerStarter - Wind Turbine Service Technicians

SALARY BREAKDOWN

AVERAGE

$59,340

ANNUAL

$28.53

HOURLY

*Average base salary does not include overtime, per diem or other incentives.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology

SKILLS

Operations Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Critical Thinking

QUALIFICATIONS

Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning

TOP EXPECTED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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