Wind Turbine Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-9081
Wind Turbine Service Technicianss troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 77.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Operations Monitoring, Repairing, Troubleshooting.
AI-Proof Score: 77.4 — High
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Median Salary
$62,580
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Job Growth
49.9%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Repairing
- •Troubleshooting
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Critical Thinking
- •Monitoring
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation