Job Roles in Wind
Commissioning Technician
A commissioning technician performs visual and mechanical inspections and electrical testing in support of initial wind turbine start-up. As an intermediate role, commissioning technicians complete tasks using a defined start-up checklist. They have wind turbine-specific training and experience, as well as a technical skills profile (electrical, mechanic and hydraulic). A service technician performs scheduled maintenance on wind turbines. As an intermediate role, service technicians typically follow a controlled process using service inspection checklists. They have wind turbine-specific training and experience, as well as a technical skills profile (electrical, mechanic and hydraulic). A repair technician performs unscheduled, specialised repairs of failed components on a wind turbine. As an intermediate role, repair technicians typically complete their tasks following work instructions and may specialise in either mechanical or electrical repairs. They have wind turbine-specific training and experience, as well as a technical skills profile (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic). A troubleshooter is a specialised technician role. At the advanced level, the troubleshooter identifies and repairs common, recurring and component faults on a wind turbine. They have extensive wind turbine training and experience, as well as electrical education and certification. A field engineer performs advanced troubleshooting and provides technical support to service teams. At the advanced level, the field engineer has an electrical or mechanical education, combined with experience in the wind industry. They provide both remote and on-site support, as needed. A lead technician is primarily responsible for overseeing service technicians. On a construction site, this role is typically known as a foreman. This role includes developing strategy for improving maintenance diagnostics and operations, as well as training more junior technicians. This leadership role reflects the high degree of competency in wind turbine systems lead technicians have and indicates that they may have prior experience leading teams. A blade technician is a specialised technician role. At the intermediate level, they use work instructions to complete minor repairs and apply protective coats to maintain the wind turbine blades. Blade technicians typically have prior experience working with composite materials such as fibreglass, coming from industries such as the marine or auto industry. At the advanced level, blade technicians utilise problem-solving skills to perform defect analysis and leverage advanced wind turbine knowledge to make structural repairs of fibreglass and composite components of a wind turbine. A blade repair supervisor is a specialised technician role. At the leadership level, they perform evaluations of blade repairs and blade teams, develop new and update existing work instructions and oversee training of their team. A construction manager oversees operations, safety and logistics on a wind turbine construction site from inception to completion. At the leadership level, this involves overseeing construction contracts, monitoring construction activity and performance, overseeing the budget and managing personnel. A site manager oversees operations, safety and logistics in a wind turbine environment. At the leadership level, this involves working with engineering teams for diagnostics, overseeing the budget and managing personnel.
Service Technician
Repair Technician
Troubleshooter
Field Engineer
Lead Technician / Supervisor / Foreman
Blade Technician
Advanced Blade Technician
Blade Repair Supervisor
Construction Manager
Site Manager
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