Hands-on
2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
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- 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.
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Interests involved in this work
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Helping people
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Skills to explore
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2021-08
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
2021-08
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
2021-08
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2021-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2021-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2021-08
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
2021-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2021-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2021-08
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.
2021-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2021-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Wind Energy Technology/Technician →
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician →
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician →
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O*NET-SOC code 49-9081.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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