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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	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.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Wind Turbine Technicians

Wind turbine service technicians, also known as windtechs, install, maintain, and repair wind turbines. Wind turbine service technicians generally work outdoors, in confined spaces, and often at great heights. Although the majority of windtechs work full time, they may also be on call to handle emergencies during evenings and weekends. Most wind turbine service technicians learn their trade by attending a technical school. They are also trained by their employer after hiring. The median annual wage for wind turbine technicians was $51,050 in May 2015. Employment of wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 108 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Because wind electricity generation is expected to grow over the coming decade, additional technicians will be needed to install and maintain new turbines. Job prospects should be excellent for qualified candidates. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for wind turbine technicians. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of wind turbine technicians with similar occupations. Learn more about wind turbine technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	2,290
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	1,670
Utility System Construction	800
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing	60
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	40
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	0
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	0
Management of Companies and Enterprises	0

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$58,000
Average Hourly Wage	$27.88
Total Employment	5,580