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Educate for Change: Join the Green Transition as a Wind Technican
For those with a reasonable background seeking a career change, our specialized Service Technician Training program offers a gateway to the dynamic field of wind energy. Focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulics, this hands-on training ensures readiness for real-world scenarios. Led by expert trainers, our commitment to safety includes the GWO certifications required by the employers.
Acquire the skills and certifications needed for a high-demand career with abundant growth opportunities. Join us and excel as a service technician in the world of wind turbines.
What is a Wind Turbine Technician?
A wind turbine technician, also known as a wind technician, is a broad term for professionals who carry out tasks ranging from assembling, installing, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, operating, and repairing wind turbines.
Working alongside more experienced technicians, many wind technicians are involved in building new wind turbines, assisting with the pre-assembly and installation of towers, tower internals, nacelles, electrical systems, hubs and blades. Other entry level wind technicians are assigned to service and maintenance tasks which may include: repair of components and systems, and replacing worn out or malfunctioning components.
For all job tasks, a wind turbine technician must always follow manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks and ensure all work is performed in accordance with industry standards and associated policies/procedures.
Wind turbines are often installed in remote locations onshore and offshore and wind technicians are expected to work in varying temperatures and adverse weather conditions, often far from home for extended periods of time. Wind technicians must therefore be able to use their skiIIs in this unique environment. They must be capable of climbing ladder systems when the elevator is out of operation, often to heights above 100 meters, to reach the turbine nacelle, where the components that generate electricity are located and most tasks are required.
Wind technicians must be able to ascend the turbine quickly, and in some territories, using climb assist equipment.
Owing to these factors, wind technicians must be comfortable working in small spaces and at height. Physical fitness is vital for the wind technician!
High Demand for Skilled Wind Technicians
There is a rapidly growing demand for qualified wind technicians across most markets worldwide — both in onshore and offshore wind energy. As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the industry faces a major challenge: finding enough competent and safety-focused technicians to install, operate, and maintain thousands of new turbines being built every year.
A skilled and experienced wind technician can expect a competitive salary, often significantly higher than many other vocationally trained professions — particularly in offshore roles, where work conditions are more demanding and specialized. Offshore wind technicians also benefit from additional compensation related to travel, shift work, and extended offshore rotations.
The profession offers excellent long-term career opportunities, with strong demand from leading energy companies, specialized service providers, and manufacturers across Europe, North America, and Asia. Wind technicians are at the core of the green energy transition — combining technical expertise, safety awareness, and environmental commitment.
Main areas of knowledge, skill and ability required
- Ability to achieve and maintain employer specific fitness for duty requirements
- Attention to detail
- Comprehend basic system diagrams, schematics, and symbols
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Mechanical and/or electrical fundamentals
- Proficient with basic software, computer, and mobile devices
- Ability to work in small spaces and work at heights
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