Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Tasks Include:
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
- Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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National: +45.0%
Education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$57,320.00
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Description
Career Cluster: | Manufacturing |
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Education
Required Level of Education
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 34.42%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 28.74%
- Some College Courses = 21.78%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 15.07%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 32.50%
- None = 28.79%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 25.76%
- Up to and including 1 month = 5.14%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.75%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.87%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 1.18%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 25.78%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 19.60%
- Up to and including 1 month = 16.73%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 16.57%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.40%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.51%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.17%
- None = 1.24%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 46.42%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.17%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.81%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.99%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 6.14%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.21%
- None or short demonstration = 1.26%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
- Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
- Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
- Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
- Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Paint brushes (Acid brushes)
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Power meters (Alternating current AC power analyzers)
- Clamp On Multimeter (Amp clamp meters)
- Specialty wrenches (Breaker bars)
- Calculators or accessories (Calculators)
- Hammers (Claw hammers)
- Wattmeters (Conventional watt meters)
- Power drills (Cordless drills)
- Forklift or elevator accessories or supplies (Crane attachments)
- Calipers (Digital calipers)
- Dynamometers (Digital dynamometers)
- Hydrometers (Digital hydrometers)
- Micrometers (Digital micrometers)
- Multimeters (Digital multimeters)
- Oscilloscopes (Digital oscilloscopes)
- Digital cameras (Digital still cameras)
- Measuring wheels for distance (Distance measuring wheels)
- Winches (Electric winches)
- Wattmeters (Electronic watt meters)
- Safety harnesses or belts (Fall arrest systems)
- Lasers (Fiber optic visual fault locators)
- Forklifts (Field forklifts)
- Fire retardant apparel (Flame retardant coveralls)
- Signal generators (Function generators)
- Calibrated resistance measuring equipment (Ground resistance testers)
- Saws (Hacksaws)
- Files (Hand files)
- Punches or nail sets or drifts (Hand punches)
- Global positioning system receivers (Handheld global positioning system GPS units)
- Hard hats
- Battery testers (High-rate load testers)
- High voltage cable detection (Hotsticks)
- Torque tools (Hydraulic torque machines)
- Electronic measuring probes (Inductive probes)
- Infrared imagers (Infrared thermography cameras)
- Protective gloves (Insulated gloves)
- Wire cutters (Insulated wire cutters)
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Longnose pliers (Long nose pliers)
- Lubricating oil testing kit (Lubricant oil sampling kits)
- Torque wrenches (Manual torque wrenches)
- Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
- Megohmmeters
- Two way radios (Mobile radios)
- Levels (Optical levels)
- Personal computers
- Phasemeters (Phase rotation meters)
- Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
- Gas generators (Portable gas-powered generators)
- Microcontrollers (Programmable logic controllers PLC)
- Ear muffs (Protective ear muffs)
- Facial shields (Protective face shields)
- Ratchets (Ratchet sets)
- Anemometers (Recording anemometers)
- Slings (Rigging equipment)
- Safety glasses
- Fall protection lanyard (Safety lanyards)
- Fire escape equipment (Safety line evacuation kits)
- Lifts (Shackles)
- Hammers (Sledgehammers)
- Welding or soldering kit (Soldering tools)
- Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
- Theodolites (Survey transits)
- Taps or dies (Taps and dies)
- Torque wrenches (Torque multipliers)
- Tower cranes
- Flatbed trailers (Utility trailers)
- Light trucks or sport utility vehicles (Utility trucks)
- Vibration testers (Vibration analysis equipment)
- Ohmmeters (Volt-ohm meters VOM)
- Voltage or current meters (Voltage testers)
- Voltage or current meters (Voltmeters)
- Stripping tools (Wire strippers)
- Bench vises (Workshop bench vises)
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Computerized diagnostic software
- Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Facilities management software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software
- Industrial control software
- Industrial control systems software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software
- Microsoft Project
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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88.50 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
78.75 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
74.25 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
68.25 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
67.25 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
58.50 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
58.00 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
56.25 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
56.25 | Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
52.25 | Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
75.00 | Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
75.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
75.00 | Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
62.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
56.25 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
56.25 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
53.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
53.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
53.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
53.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
53.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
53.00 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
50.00 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
50.00 | Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
68.75 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
68.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
65.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
65.50 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
65.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
56.25 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
56.25 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
56.25 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
56.25 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
56.25 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
53.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
53.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Gross Body Equilibrium | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
53.00 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
53.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Dynamic Strength | The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. |
50.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
50.00 | Auditory Attention | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
50.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
50.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
50.00 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
50.00 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
50.00 | Stamina | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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96.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
95.00 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
91.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
90.75 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
86.75 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
86.50 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
83.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
82.00 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
80.00 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
78.75 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
77.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
77.75 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
75.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
75.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
75.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
74.75 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
73.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
72.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
72.25 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
70.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
61.75 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
60.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
59.75 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
56.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
56.50 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
56.00 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
55.75 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
55.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
54.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
54.00 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
53.50 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
52.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
51.75 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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81.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
80.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
79.75 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
79.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
78.00 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
77.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
74.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
74.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
74.25 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
73.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
70.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
70.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
70.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
67.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
58.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
53.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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55.50 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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100.00 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
100.00 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
99.40 | Exposed to High Places | How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
98.20 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
97.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
96.80 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
96.00 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
95.40 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
95.20 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
95.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
95.00 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
93.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
92.80 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
92.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
91.60 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
91.40 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
90.80 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
90.80 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
90.60 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
90.20 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
89.60 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
88.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
88.80 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
88.00 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
87.40 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
85.80 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
85.80 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
84.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
83.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
83.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
82.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
82.60 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
80.80 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
80.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
75.40 | Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles? |
74.00 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
73.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
72.40 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
71.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
70.40 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
69.80 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
65.80 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
64.40 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
60.80 | In an Open Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
59.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
54.20 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
52.40 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
50.80 | Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $45,150.00 | $57,320.00 | $63,900.00 |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 11,100 | 16,100 | +45.0% |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Related Occupations
Related Occupations
The related occupations here have similar general capabilities and interests; career explorers may also be interested in the related occupations:- Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Power Plant Operators
- Geothermal Technicians
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- Biomass Plant Technicians
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Hydroelectric Production Managers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Wind Energy Development Managers
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Avionics Technicians
- Geothermal Production Managers
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Careers in Maintenance, Installation & Repair Pathway:
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Geothermal Technicians
- Home Appliance Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Medical Appliance Technicians
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- Watch and Clock Repairers
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
- Small Wind Energy Installer
- Wind Commissioning Technician
- Wind Energy Mechanic
- Wind Energy Systems Installer
- Wind Energy Technician
- Wind Generating Electric Power Installer
- Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician
- Wind Turbine Installer
- Wind Turbine Mechanic
- Wind Turbine Service Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Windmill Technician
- Windsmith
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Related Schools
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
- Centura College-Norfolk
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