| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Energy and Solar |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | O and M Engineer |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 1 to 4 years in wind or heavy equipment maintenance |
Wind Turbine Technician job description template
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Job title: Wind Turbine Technician
Department: Energy and Solar
Reports to: O and M Engineer
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Wind Turbine Technician maintains and repairs wind turbines, working at height inside the nacelle and on the tower. They carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults, and keep turbines available and safe. The role reports to the O and M Engineer or site in-charge. A good wind turbine technician keeps turbines running with high availability, works safely at height and with high voltage, attends faults quickly to protect generation, and completes maintenance and records to standard.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled maintenance of turbine mechanical and electrical systems.
- Climb towers and work in the nacelle following strict height safety.
- Diagnose and repair faults in the gearbox, generator, converter and controls.
- Inspect blades, bolts, brakes and hydraulics and take corrective action.
- Attend turbine faults and alarms to restore generation quickly.
- Carry out torque, lubrication and component replacement to schedule.
- Follow lockout, high voltage and rescue procedures for safe working.
- Use condition monitoring and SCADA data to guide maintenance.
- Manage spares, tools and consumables for the turbines on site.
- Record all maintenance, faults and inspections accurately in the system.
Requirements
- ITI or diploma in electrical or mechanical
- Wind turbine and GWO safety training
- Fitness for work at height
- 1 to 4 years in wind or heavy equipment maintenance
KRAs and KPIs for a Wind Turbine Technician
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Turbine availability | Turbine availability kept above the target each month |
| Fault response | Faults attended and restored within the target time |
| Scheduled maintenance | Scheduled maintenance completed on time with no overdue task |
| Safety | Zero fall or electrical incident on turbine work in the year |
| Quality of work | Maintenance and repairs passing checks with rework below target |
| Records | Maintenance and fault records complete and accurate |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Torque tools, Multimeter and clamp meter, Hydraulic tools, Climbing and rescue gear, SCADA and diagnostics.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Wind Technician, Site In-Charge, O and M Engineer
Interview questions for a Wind Turbine Technician
- How do you work safely at height inside a wind turbine?
- How do you diagnose a fault in the turbine converter or generator?
- What scheduled maintenance does a turbine need?
- How do you use SCADA and condition data to plan maintenance?
- How do you handle an emergency or rescue situation up the tower?
- Tell me about a turbine fault you diagnosed and repaired.
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What does a wind turbine technician do?
A wind turbine technician maintains and repairs wind turbines, working at height inside the nacelle and on the tower. They carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults in the gearbox, generator, converter and controls, and attend faults to restore generation. They keep turbines available and safe and record work to standard.
What qualifications do you need to be a wind turbine technician?
Most wind turbine technicians hold an ITI or diploma in electrical or mechanical, with wind turbine and safety training such as GWO, and the fitness for work at height. Employers look for mechanical and electrical repair skills, fault diagnosis, comfort working at height, and strict adherence to lockout, high voltage and rescue procedures.
Is a wind turbine technician job physically demanding?
Yes. A wind turbine technician climbs tall towers, works in the confined nacelle, and handles heavy components, often at remote sites and in varying weather. The job needs good physical fitness, a head for heights, and strict safety discipline. Training in climbing and rescue makes the work safe when procedures are always followed.