Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

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