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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Job Data

  • Typical education: Post-secondary Training or Associate's

Salary Range

  • New York State: $53,010-$78,050 per year
  • Capital Region:
  • Central New York:
  • Finger Lakes: $49,920-$75,190 per year
  • Hudson Valley:
  • Long Island:
  • Mohawk Valley:
  • New York City:
  • North Country: $51,870-$72,220 per year
  • Southern Tier:
  • Western New York:

Typical Tasks

  1. Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
  2. Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  3. Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  4. Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
  5. Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.