Is becoming a Wind Turbine Technician a good career?

Is becoming a Wind Turbine Technician a good career?

Are you thinking about a new career? Have you ever considered what it would be like to work hundreds of feet in the air at sea or on land? Well look no further, we have just the job for you.

As a Wind Turbine Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing wind farm turbines on land and at sea. You will be responsible for keeping the wind turbine equipment running smoothly, that includes testing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment and monitoring its daily performance.

If that sounds like something you would be interested in, we have taken a dive into the world of wind techs to give you a full breakdown of what it’s like being a Wind Turbine Technician, and what to expect on the job.

What is the average salary of a Wind Turbine Technician?

The starting salary for a Wind Turbine Technician is around £23,000 and can even reach up to £42,000 depending on level of experience.

How do you become a Wind Turbine Technician?

There are a few pathways to becoming a Wind Turbine Technician, they include;

• University
• College
• Apprenticeship
• Applying directly

What are the working hours?

You will typically work between 37-40 hours a week, expect to be on call occasionally.

What will a typical day as a Wind Turbine Technician consist of?

Well, one thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same. But generally, your day-to-day duties could include;

• Installing wind turbine towers on land or sea
• Fitting electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic equipment
• Testing turbine blades and control systems
• Carrying out planned maintenance work
• Identifying faults and fixing them
• Recording job details and filling in safety reports
• Running safety checks on electrical substations and cables

Where will you be working?

If heights and confined spaces are not your thing, a career as a wind turbine technician probably isn’t for you.

Wind Turbine Technicians can work off or onshore, you could be working in remote rural areas. Your working environment could be outdoors and at height – you may need to wear protective clothing!

What skills and knowledge will you need?

Most of the skills you need to become a Wind Turbine Technician are transferrable skills that you probably already have from previous employment or education. These are things such as, problem-solving, knowledge of maths, the ability to work well with others, the ability to use and computer and the relevant software systems.

However, there is a few skills that are specific to the job role they include, knowledge of engineering science and technology, and the ability to repair machines or systems.

Are there opportunities for career progression and development?

There is plenty of opportunities to progress and develop, you could become an authorised technician and be responsible for supervising a technical team and dealing with health and safety.

With even more training you could even progress to operations and Maintenance Manager or Control Systems Engineer.

Is this career for me?

If you enjoy being at height, at sea or in confined spaces this could be the perfect job for you. Not the mention the job satisfaction is pretty good too, you will be responsible for keeping the words energy flowing.

How can Complete Training Solutions help?

At Complete Training Solutions (CTS), we offer a variety of health and safety courses that equip you to work offshore or on land in such a role. Our courses include the likes of the G GWO Basic Safety Training package and IRATA Rope Access Training Course. Our training meets international standards, and ensures learners possess the knowledge and skills to work in the renewables industry.

CTS are one of the leading GWO providers in the world, meaning our training for Wind Turbine Technicians is exceptional. Our courses and packages can be customised to your needs and development.

Kick start your career as a Wind Turbine Technician today at CTS, browse our full range of renewable energy courses here: https://www.completetrainingsolutions.co.uk/industry-training/renewable-energy/

Notes to editors:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/wind-turbine-technician#WhatYouWillDo