Lizzie asks…
Is a wind turbine technician a reliable career?
im looking at schools but am hesitant because i’ve been reading articles discussing wind turbines as a scam. and research that talks of wind turbines complete inefficiency. thoughts and advice?
adminsta answers:
Some for profit schools over estimate the number of jobs and how much they pay. But then, the number of guys who will climb a 200 ft tower with a tool belt is not that large.
Fortunately there is a demand for guys to crawl all over transformers and through switchgear, and you don’t have to climb any 200 ft towers. We pay $30 an hour.
What I could really use is more relay technicians who can create relay testing programs out of thin air.
Michael asks…
What is the salary of a wind turbine technician with Siemens power generation?
adminsta answers:
Coming into the wind industry as a technician, you could expect a salary anywhere within the range of 14-25 per hour. This is dependent upon your locale. In California, the average is 14 whereas in Texas it is 25 or more.
Carol asks…
Whats the life of a wind turbine technician like?
I was interested in doing this kind of work, but cant seem to find pay ranges and hours and travel amounts. Any help is appreciated
adminsta answers:
The life of a wind turbine tech varies dependent on the department you choose to work in and the company you work for. Commissioning techs are constantly on the road, traveling from site to site. Once one site is commissioned and online, you will then move to the next site. Pay for commissioning techs is usually around 85 – 100,000 per year, due to the fact that you will be on the road constatnly pulling per diem, and you will be working long hours.
The life of a service tech is much different. Most wind turbine service companies start techs out anywhere from 16 – 21 per hour with no experience. There will be long hours, dirty jobs, and down-right poor working conditions. However, most service companies do not require much travel at all, except for training and seminars and sometimes travel to assist other wind sites. Your hours will depend also on what brand of turbine you are working on. Some manufacturers run almost 100% out of the box, and will only require minimal repair and scheduled maintenance, while other turbine brands will break down more frequently and be extremely labor intensive for the first few years of service.
My advice – start calling around and applying for open wind technician positions. In the interview process you will be informed of the salary you can expect, along with possible bonuses for production.
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