What it pays
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Half of all Wind Turbine Service Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $64,120 a year — the middle 80% land between $49,230 and $92,460. About 9,980 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Wind Turbine Service Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$64,120typical pay / year
9,980people in this work
$92,460+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing2
Repair wind turbines
+Climb turbine 7 tonight with Lars, isolate the machine, follow the lockout plan, remove the faulty gearbox…
Repair wind turbines
+Climb turbine 7 tonight with Lars, isolate the machine, follow the lockout plan, remove the faulty gearbox access panel, replace the failed pitch bearing per manufacturer procedure, run torque checks, and update the maintenance ticket with parts used and hours before handing back to operations.
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Perform repair duties
+Respond to the PLC alarm on turbine 3 this morning, climb and follow the safety permit, isolate the system,…
Perform repair duties
+Respond to the PLC alarm on turbine 3 this morning, climb and follow the safety permit, isolate the system, swap the defective control relay, bench-test the replaced module, document the steps and update the maintenance record before returning the turbine to service.
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Keeping the record1
Collect turbine data for testing or research
+Collect vibration, temperature, and SCADA power output logs from turbine 12 during the next three high-wind…
Collect turbine data for testing or research
+Collect vibration, temperature, and SCADA power output logs from turbine 12 during the next three high-wind cycles, label files with timestamp and nacelle position, export the raw sensor logs and a summary CSV, then deliver the dataset and a one-page anomaly note to Dr. Nguyen for the research run.
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Analysing2
Test electrical components and systems
+Test the nacelle's main electrical bus and backup converter on turbine 5 during the midday shift: de-energise…
Test electrical components and systems
+Test the nacelle's main electrical bus and backup converter on turbine 5 during the midday shift: de-energise per procedure, megger and insulation-test each cable, verify phase rotation and protection trip settings, record all readings and attach them to the equipment test report for the electrical supervisor.
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Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic malfunctions
+Diagnose turbine 9's fault code 47 by tracing hydraulic lines and electrical control circuits, run pump flow…
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic malfunctions
+Diagnose turbine 9's fault code 47 by tracing hydraulic lines and electrical control circuits, run pump flow and pressure tests, swap suspected solenoid valve, log multimeter and pressure readings, then write a fault-cause summary and recommended corrective actions for the maintenance planner.
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The daily work15
Replace worn or malfunctioning components
+Replace the worn gearbox oil seal, proximity sensors and damaged couplings on turbine A12, verify alignment…
Replace worn or malfunctioning components
+Replace the worn gearbox oil seal, proximity sensors and damaged couplings on turbine A12, verify alignment and torque to spec, test-run at reduced yaw, then close the maintenance ticket and attach before-and-after photos.
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Lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and machinery
+Lubricate the main shaft bearings, yaw gearbox and pitch actuators on turbine B03 using the specified grease,…
Lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and machinery
+Lubricate the main shaft bearings, yaw gearbox and pitch actuators on turbine B03 using the specified grease, record grease batch numbers, note grease volumes applied, and flag any abnormal resistance for follow-up.
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Troubleshoot electrical faults in control cabinets
+Diagnose the control cabinet in turbine C07 for the intermittent fault: isolate power, inspect fuses, relays…
Troubleshoot electrical faults in control cabinets
+Diagnose the control cabinet in turbine C07 for the intermittent fault: isolate power, inspect fuses, relays and wiring harness, map measured voltages and relay responses, replace failed relay, then validate communications to the SCADA node.
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Perform diagnostic inspections
+Perform a full diagnostic inspection on turbine D21: climb to nacelle, inspect rotor hubs, gearbox, generator…
Perform diagnostic inspections
+Perform a full diagnostic inspection on turbine D21: climb to nacelle, inspect rotor hubs, gearbox, generator and electrical connections, run vibration and temperature scans, upload the inspection report with sensor logs and priority recommendations.
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Analyse faults
+Analyse the recurring fault codes on turbine E15 by correlating SCADA event logs, vibration traces and recent…
Analyse faults
+Analyse the recurring fault codes on turbine E15 by correlating SCADA event logs, vibration traces and recent maintenance entries, produce a root-cause summary with likely failed components and recommended corrective job priority.
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Ensure equipment maintenance
+Ensure scheduled maintenance for the five-turbine string F1 is completed: verify daily checklists, confirm…
Ensure equipment maintenance
+Ensure scheduled maintenance for the five-turbine string F1 is completed: verify daily checklists, confirm safety harness inspections, update lubrication and filter change records, and escalate any overdue critical items to the site lead.
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Follow safety procedures when working at heights
+Perform the pre-climb checklist, rig two independent fall-arrest anchors, verify harness and lanyard…
Follow safety procedures when working at heights
+Perform the pre-climb checklist, rig two independent fall-arrest anchors, verify harness and lanyard certification dates, radio down any defects before ascending, and abort the job if wind exceeds 20 knots or a rescue plan is incomplete.
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Electrical power safety regulations
+Isolate the turbine from grid and confirm lockout-tagout has been applied, test phase-to-phase and…
Electrical power safety regulations
+Isolate the turbine from grid and confirm lockout-tagout has been applied, test phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground voltages, record test readings and get electrical lead approval before touching any live panels.
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Wear appropriate protective gear
+Put on rated helmet, full-body harness, two lanyards, insulated gloves and arc-rated clothing, inspect each…
Wear appropriate protective gear
+Put on rated helmet, full-body harness, two lanyards, insulated gloves and arc-rated clothing, inspect each item for tears or expired certification, sign the gear log and do not board the nacelle until all items pass inspection.
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Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Log today's corrective and preventive work, list parts fitted and serial numbers, attach photos of faults and…
Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Log today's corrective and preventive work, list parts fitted and serial numbers, attach photos of faults and torque readings, close the work order with time-on-task and supervisor sign-off before leaving site.
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Maintain electronic equipment
+Diagnose the control cabinet, record firmware versions, replace failed circuit boards using anti-static…
Maintain electronic equipment
+Diagnose the control cabinet, record firmware versions, replace failed circuit boards using anti-static procedure, run self-test cycles and log results and replaced part numbers in the maintenance history.
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Maintain hydraulic systems
+Depressurise the accumulator, lock out the hydraulic pump, drain and replace contaminated oil, change seals…
Maintain hydraulic systems
+Depressurise the accumulator, lock out the hydraulic pump, drain and replace contaminated oil, change seals and filter cartridges, bleed the system and record pressure checks and component part numbers in the service log.
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Inspect wind turbines
+Inspect turbine 47 on Ridgecrest farm for blades, pitch system, generator and yaw bearings today; complete…
Inspect wind turbines
+Inspect turbine 47 on Ridgecrest farm for blades, pitch system, generator and yaw bearings today; complete the full hazard assessment, record torque and vibration readings, photograph any corrosion or oil leaks, then raise a service ticket and schedule follow-up before I leave site at 17:00.
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Maintain electrical equipment
+Maintain the medium-voltage cabinet on turbine 12 tomorrow: isolate and lock out, replace the faulty…
Maintain electrical equipment
+Maintain the medium-voltage cabinet on turbine 12 tomorrow: isolate and lock out, replace the faulty contactor and blown fuse, verify earthing and insulation resistance, run functional checks on the converter, log parts used and test results, then close the job with signatures.
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Install electrical and electronic equipment
+Install the new pitch control module in turbine 03 on Friday: carry out pre-climb checks, de-energise the…
Install electrical and electronic equipment
+Install the new pitch control module in turbine 03 on Friday: carry out pre-climb checks, de-energise the hub, mount and wire the module, configure the control parameters, bench-test the sensors, update wiring diagrams and hand over commissioning notes to operations before sign-off.
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