Wind turbine technician, Kaihangarau kapohau
Also known as
- Wind farm maintenance technician, wind farm technician, maintenance technician
Wind turbine technicians install, inspect, operate and repair wind turbines. They may respond to emergency repair callouts.
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$70K to $85K
Most common
$107K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-2 years
Wind turbine technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours, or be on call
- usually work on windfarms and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions and at heights
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- install wind turbines
- repair wind turbines and power systems
- inspect wind turbine parts for damage
- replace faulty parts
- test electrical systems for safety
- test mechanical systems for operation
- climb wind turbines to reach work areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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