Wind Turbine Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-9081 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Wind Turbine Service Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,643 | $90,418 | $114,192 | $137,966 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,718 | $80,038 | $101,338 | $122,658 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $57,907 | $74,901 | $91,915 | $108,909 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $57,034 | $73,694 | $90,334 | $106,995 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $56,867 | $72,509 | $88,171 | $103,813 |
| El Centro, CA | $57,741 | $71,614 | $85,488 | $99,362 |
| Chico, CA | $57,741 | $71,614 | $85,488 | $99,362 |
| Fresno, CA | $57,741 | $71,614 | $85,488 | $99,362 |
| Merced, CA | $57,741 | $71,614 | $85,488 | $99,362 |
| Modesto, CA | $57,741 | $71,614 | $85,488 | $99,362 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 4.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Repairing | 4.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.7 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 34.4% |
| High school diploma | 28.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 15.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word SAP software Structured query language SQL Computerized diagnostic software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS IBM Maximo Asset Management Industrial control systems software Programmable logic controller PLC software Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
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