# Wind Turbine Service Technicians

> Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-9081.00
- **Summary:** Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

## Aliases

- Field Service Technician
- Wind Farm Support Specialist
- Wind Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Renewable Energy Technician
- Service Technician
- Troubleshooting Technician
- Wind Turbine Operator
- Wind Turbine Service Technician
- Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician
- Commissioning Tech (Commissioning Technician)
- Energy Technician

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.b |
| Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades. | Supplemental | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Repair green energy equipment or systems. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | 4.A.2.b.1.b |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Assemble structural components. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Measure equipment outputs. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Train others in operational procedures. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Train customers in the use of products. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 4.54 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 4.15 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.97 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.75 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.73 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.69 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.34 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.32 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.25 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.25 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Systems Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Systems Evaluation | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Industrial Control Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Computerized diagnostic software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software | no | no |
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | no | no |
| Industrial control systems software | Industrial control software | no | no |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software | no | no |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software | no | no |
| Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel | Industrial control software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 5 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 5 |
| Exposed to High Places | 4.97 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 4.91 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.87 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.84 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 4.8 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.77 |
| Consequence of Error | 4.76 |
| E-Mail | 4.75 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.75 |
| Contact With Others | 4.67 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.64 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.62 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.58 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 4.57 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.54 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.54 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.53 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.51 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.48 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 4.44 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.44 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.4 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.37 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 4.29 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.29 |
| Time Pressure | 4.21 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.19 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4.18 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.14 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.13 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.04 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.02 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 3.77 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 3.7 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.68 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.62 |
| Level of Competition | 3.57 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.52 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **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.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 34.42 |
| High School Diploma | 28.74 |
| Some College Courses | 21.78 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 15.07 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.64 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 5.82 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.16 |
| Dependability | work_style | 5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.29 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 4 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.6 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 3 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 2.51 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 2.33 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 2.18 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 2.15 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.11 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 2.09 |
| Adaptability | work_style | 2.02 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-8013.04 | role-51-8013-04 | Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 11-9199.09 | role-11-9199-09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers | Primary-Short |
| 51-8013.00 | role-51-8013-00 | Power Plant Operators | Primary-Short |
| 49-9099.01 | role-49-9099-01 | Geothermal Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 47-2231.00 | role-47-2231-00 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | Primary-Short |
| 51-8021.00 | role-51-8021-00 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Primary-Long |
| 47-2152.04 | role-47-2152-04 | Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 51-8013.03 | role-51-8013-03 | Biomass Plant Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 49-2095.00 | role-49-2095-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Primary-Long |
| 51-8012.00 | role-51-8012-00 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Primary-Long |
| 17-2199.10 | role-17-2199-10 | Wind Energy Engineers | Supplemental |
| 11-3051.06 | role-11-3051-06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Postsecondary nondegree award

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | engineering-engineering-related-technologies-technicians |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 62580
- **Mean Wage:** 67580
- **Pct10Wage:** 49110
- **Pct25Wage:** 58910
- **Pct75Wage:** 75640
- **Pct90Wage:** 88090
- **Employment:** 11220
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 4830 | 64630 | 114.55 |
| 221115 | 221115 | Wind Electric Power Generation | National industry | 4620 | 64170 | 6393.6 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 2330 | 63060 | 3.94 |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 2190 | 63070 | 128.53 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1880 | 61790 | 5.84 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 540 | 64330 | 0.58 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 310 | 66710 | 0.71 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 130 | 66290 | 0.17 |
| 221118 | 221118 | Other Electric Power Generation | National industry | 100 | 87880 | 393.76 |
| 221112 | 221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | National industry | 50 | 111080 |  |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry |  | 61210 |  |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry |  | 64030 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 221115 | 221115 | Wind Electric Power Generation | National industry | 4620 | 6393.6 |
| 221118 | 221118 | Other Electric Power Generation | National industry | 100 | 393.76 |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 2190 | 128.53 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 4830 | 114.55 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 1880 | 5.84 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 2330 | 3.94 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 310 | 0.71 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 540 | 0.58 |
- **Count:** 14

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.9709935 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.5755093 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.9838256 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 24
- **Percentile:** 22
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 19 | felten_aioe |
| 13 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 41 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.9709935 | 19 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.08695652173913043 | 13 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.12513338770482954 | 41 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0.043478260869565216
- **Gamma:** 0.08695652173913043

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 49.9
- **Growth Percentile:** 100
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 31
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 13.6
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 20.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 12
- **Skills:** 40
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 17
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** de7f6161a378140a