Wind Turbine Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Wind Turbine Technician Do?
Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind turbines by performing diagnostic inspections, analysing faults, and performing repair duties. They ensure the wind turbines operate in compliance with regulations, and assist the wind engineers in the construction of wind turbines. Wind turbine technicians may also test and install hardware and software components of wind turbines.
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Where Do I Start?
Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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Skills You Need to Become a Wind Turbine Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialTypes Of Wind Turbines knowledge
The two main types of wind turbines, namely those which rotate along a horizontal or those which rotate along a vertical axis, and their subtypes. The properties and uses of …
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EssentialElectrical Power Safety Regulations knowledge
The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialArrange Equipment Repairs skill
Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.
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EssentialEnsure Equipment Maintenance skill
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …
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EssentialFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …
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EssentialInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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EssentialMaintain Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
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EssentialMaintain Electronic Equipment skill
Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
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EssentialMaintain Hydraulic Systems skill
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions skill
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialInspect Wind Turbines skill
Perform routine inspections on wind turbines by climbing the turbines and carefully inspecting all parts to identify any problems, and to assess whether repairs have to be arranged.
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OptionalRenewable Energy Technologies knowledge
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to …
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OptionalAerodynamics knowledge
The scientific field that deals with the way gases interact with moving bodies. As we usually deal with atmospheric air, aerodynamics is primarily concerned with the forces of drag and …
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OptionalHardware Components knowledge
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their interconnections.
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OptionalTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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OptionalHydraulics knowledge
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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OptionalHardware Testing Methods knowledge
Those processes in which hardware components or systems are tested, such as the system test (ST), the ongoing reliability test (ORT), and the in-circuit test (ICT).
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OptionalAssemble Electrical Components skill
Assemble switches, electrical controls, circuit boards and other electrical components by using hand and soldering equipment.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Electricity Distribution Schedule skill
Monitor the operations of an electrical energy distribution facility and electricity distribution systems in order to ensure that the distribution goals and the electricity supply demands are met.
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OptionalExecute Software Tests skill
Perform tests to ensure that a software product will perform flawlessly under the specified customer requirements, using specialised software tools. Apply software testing techniques and tools in order to identify …
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OptionalInspect Underground Power Cables skill
Inspect the underground power cables during installation or repair activities in order to identify faults and assess the extent of damage or need for repairs, and to ensure they are …
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OptionalInstall Hydraulic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
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OptionalLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalProvide Information On Wind Turbines skill
Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative energy methods on the cost, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of wind turbines, both residential and common, and what …
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OptionalRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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OptionalReport Test Findings skill
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, …
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OptionalResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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OptionalWrite Inspection Reports skill
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
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OptionalOversee Pre-Assembly Operations skill
Organise and oversee the arrangements preceding the assembly of manufactured products, mostly taking place in factories, including their installation in assembling locations such as construction sites.
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OptionalRepair Underground Power Cables skill
Identify damage and perform the required repairs, as well as perform routine maintenance, to underground power cables used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
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OptionalReplace Large Components skill
Dismantle and reassemble equipment or system parts in order to replace large defective elements such as generators or engines.
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