According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components. | 94% |
| Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems. | 91% |
| Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems. | 91% |
| Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment. | 91% |
| Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations. | 90% |
| Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment. | 89% |
| Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services. | 82% |
| Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers. | 82% |
| Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures. | 76% |
| Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis. | 76% |
| Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades. | 69% |
| Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms. | 62% |
| Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines. | 47% |
