- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- problem-solving skills
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to repair machines or systems
- knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
- knowledge of maths
- the ability to work well with others
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
As a wind turbine technician, you could:
- install wind turbine towers on land or at sea
- fit electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment
- test turbine blades and control systems
- carry out maintenance, find faults and fix them
- run safety checks on electrical substations and cables
- complete safety reports and record job details
We've identified this as a green job
As a wind turbine technician you'll be making sure that wind turbines run efficiently. This can have a positive impact on the environment.
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You could become an authorised technician, with responsibility for supervising a technical team, and dealing with health and safety.
With further training, you could also work as:
- an operations and maintenance manager
- a control systems engineer
- an energy engineer