Wind Turbine Technician

Career Pathway Wind Turbine Technician Also known as: Wind Tech; Wind Services Technician; Offshore Installation Technician Salary range: Average: $38.00/hour Range: $24.74 – $56.50/hour JOB DESCRIPTION Wind Turbine Technicians play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operations of wind turbines through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. They use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor turbine performance and inefficiencies and work closely with other technicians and staff to ensure optimal operations. Source: Government of Canada Job Bank Work type: GENERAL JOB TASKS Full-time; shift work; rotational work Work environment: Wind Turbine Technicians have the opportunity to remain active and experience the outdoors for most of their work day. They complete a variety of practical hands-on activities and work within environments that promote strong safety culture and collaborative work relationships. Implement troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify operating problems and inefficiencies with wind turbines, generators, or control systems. Use specialized instruments to perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement where necessary. Apply preventative maintenance and contingency strategies to minimize disruptions and risk. Complete detailed service records and reports. Monitor wind farm data and metrics to ensure wind turbines are functioning optimally. TRAINING Completion of a Wind Turbine Technician Certificate or completion of a certificate, diploma, or degree in hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or related discipline. EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS Institution: College of the North Atlantic Location: Bay St. George Program: Wind Turbine Technician Estimated cost (tuition, fees, supplies): Canadian Residents: $8,500.00* International Students: $13,700.00* *May be subject to change. Delivery mode: On-campus delivery; full-time Duration: 37 weeks Entrance requirements: Eligibility for admission requires one of the following: High School Graduation; College Transition; Adult Basic Education; Mature Student Requirements. Prior to entry to the program, students must be cleared by a physician to be able to complete required physical activities with an assessment submitted to Admissions. Learn more about entrance requirements here. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Technical skills and aptitude (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fields) Digital technology Problem solving skills Communication skills Working with others Continuous learning Occupational Health and Safety OTHER REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certification Fall Protection and Confined Space Entry Training Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures Wind Turbine High-Angle Rescue Occupational Health & Safety Site-specific safety and training certifications. These may be covered in Educational Program or by employer. CAREER PROGRESSION With experience and additional training, Wind Turbine Technicians can progress into a Lead Technician, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, Wind Farm Manager, Technical Trainer, or Consulting work. USEFUL RESOURCES: Electricity Human Resource Canada (EHRC) ECO Canada Government of Canada Job Bank