Job Roles in Wind
4) Using necessary tools and equipment safely 5) Following safe working procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Pre-Assembly Wind Technician Roles As they gain training and experience, pre-assembly wind technicians can specialise in their role or grow into a leadership position on their team. These roles are typically project-based on a wind turbine construction site or assembly area and may require frequent travel.
• Pre-Assembly Support Technician • Assembly Technician • Lead Technician / Supervisor / Foreman • Construction Manager
Installation Job roles involved in building wind turbines, installing electrical systems and mechanical and electrical testing up to and including the startup of new wind turbines. Common tasks in this work area include: 1) Carrying out installation tasks, e.g. component preparation, tower, nacelle and blade installation 2) Performing system tests prior to energisation 3) Completing the startup checklist 4) Using necessary tools and equipment safely 5) Following safe working procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Installation Wind Technician Roles As they gain training and experience, installation wind technicians can specialise in their role or grow into a leadership position on their team. These roles are typically project based on a wind turbine construction site and may require frequent travel.
• Installation Support Technician • Commissioning Technician • Troubleshooting Technician • Lead Technician / Supervisor / Foreman • Construction Manager
Service Job roles involved in maintaining and repairing machinery or components during the operational phase of a wind turbine. Common tasks in this work area include: 1) Performing planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs on wind turbines 2) Replacing or upgrading components on wind turbines to maximise operational performance 3) Using necessary tools and equipment safely 4) Following safe working procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Service Wind Technician Roles As they gain training and experience, service wind technicians can specialise in their role or grow into a leadership position on their team. These roles are typically locally based on an operating wind turbine site, and most do not require frequent travel.
• Service Support Technician • Service Technician • Repair Technician: Electrical and Mechanical
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