What Skills Does a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Need?

Wind turbine maintenance technicians are responsible for performing inspections and repairs on electricity-generating wind turbines. 

Sometimes these repairs take place at the very top of the turbine in what is called the nacelle operating room, which houses instruments that measure wind speed and direction. 

What are some of the skills and interests a wind turbine maintenance technician should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Active: Wind turbine maintenance involves some physical activity and the use of tower alignment tools. 
• Being Outside: Wind turbine maintenance technicians primarily work outside or in outdoor conditions. 
• Climbing and Heights: Wind turbine maintenance technicians frequently work at heights. 
• Computers and Technology: Wind turbine maintenance technicians work with technology frequently in their job. 
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in wind turbine maintenance work.  
• Math and Numbers: Wind turbine maintenance technicians use calculations to analyze turbine data. 
• Troubleshooting: Wind turbine maintenance technicians often need to troubleshoot to identify problems and find solutions. 

To learn more about careers as a wind turbine maintenance technician, check out our wind turbine maintenance technician career page.