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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

SOC 49-9081.00

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

Green Occupation Zone 3 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Troubleshooting

3.8

Repairing

3.8

Equipment Maintenance

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Operation Monitoring

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Active Listening

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.4

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Physics

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.2

Building and Construction

3.1

English Language

3.1

Design

3.0

Key Tasks

1Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

2Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

3Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.

4Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.

5Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.

Also Known As

Energy Technician Field Service Technician Lead Technician Maintenance Technician Mechanic Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Operations, Maintenance and Service Wind Turbine Technician (OMS Wind Turbine Technician) Senior Wind Turbine Technician Service Technician Small Wind Energy Installer