Become a Wind Turbine Tech in 2021? Salary, Jobs, Education

[@CareerWatch]

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[@nmallory42]

I just did my second interview for a wind turbine company here in Michigan. I didn’t go to school for this by having a bachelors degree and being a mechanic for the Army reserves has helped me get to this point. Hoping to have an answer this Friday fingers🤞

[@nmallory42]

@Isabel Z. I got the call yesterday and was accepted for the job! April 3rd I go to a school in Michigan for a week then sent to North Carolina for 2 weeks for more training then I’ll start at my location

[@nmallory42]

Finishing up my 2nd week at my wind site and it’s a lot of fun

[@christiancarmona9323]

Hell yea brother, what’s the salary like?

[@Arthur-Silva]

Don't delete it brother, people need to know the right information. Even though certs or a degree in wind is not required by law, companies won't hire you without any certs and EVERY SINGLE COMPANY out there (USA, Canada and UK) require a GWO certification prior to start working. One may have a lot of experience as an auto mechanic or an electrician and even in construction, that'll give you a leg up however, they'll send you to a facility for a week or so for training and your GWO certification.

[@CareerWatch]

I never delete comments. Thanks for sharing. Will look into this more on my next video of Wind Techs.

[@aoutone7462]

I got multiple job offers without a gwo cert. I also just started working in wind this week..

[@aoutone7462]

@don'tmindme I work for nextera. The world's largest utility company 😁

[@aoutone7462]

@don'tmindme @don'tmindme nope. My last job was at a warehouse. All I did was inventory. I did go to a 2 Monnth wind school where we learned just the very basics of electricity and how to climb. I have absolutely no idea of what I'm doing but I am currently getting on the job training at my site lol. I got hired at 23 per hour btw

[@aoutone7462]

@don'tmindme It's definitely different but it's nothing to crazy or hard to learn. Anyone with a brain can do this job to be honest

[@OGMENDOZA661]

Been doin it for 10 years, I love it

[@liamsnow4642]

If you don't mind me asking, after 10 years, how much has your pay went up? You don't have to give me a specific number

[@OGMENDOZA661]

@@liamsnow4642 I have gone from company to company, my “salary” is about 70ish but I work a lot of over time, I make 6 figures

[@OGMENDOZA661]

@@liamsnow4642 my first year in wind at 18 dollars an hr I was able to make 82,XXX that year I worked a lot, and overtime differs from company to company

[@liamsnow4642]

@@OGMENDOZA661 That's awesome! Thanks for the info. How hard is it to become a stationary tech? I would like to travel for a bit and then settle and become a stationary tech.

[@OGMENDOZA661]

@@liamsnow4642 you have a bunch of options for traveling and that’s the easiest way to get into wind, there called contract companies in this industry and a few are world wind and solar, sky climber, BHI, run energy, and you can also try manufacturers like vestas and or Siemens/gamesa, GE and aciona, apply to all of them haha

[@Socalfishingkids]

I have been working on turbines for about three years now. I'm blown away about how many people go to school for it now. Im a contractor but the sites im working for are just trying to hire anyone that's physically able. Known alot of people working restaurant jobs a couple weeks before getting hired. dont waste your money on school. That dollar raise it might get you when hired doesn't compare to someone with drive.

[@levitalbott1271]

Hey man. Are you saying it’s possible to start working as a wind tech without the school/cert? I’m looking into a 7 month program that will train and certify me to become a wind tech. Is this necessary? Looking for some advise. Thanks.

[@Socalfishingkids]

@@levitalbott1271 no its not needed. Look up airways services Inc. They are hiring people left and right.

[@COLTON_CJF]

If you're in the USA and common sense is the only requirement, I'll come work.

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Yes, some companies hire with no previous training or experience. They'll train you after you're hired.

[@kemarijohnson9738]

Your not getting hired in the field in 2024 without the schooling and if you are the pay will be terrible. I just got in at a great company making more then all the other companies in the industry so schooling is necessary

[@juanv3137]

Can’t wait to become a wind tech will be certified in December !

[@commentdeleted7943]

How did you get into it, so passionate about this but only have retail experience. Do you have prior mechanical and electrical experience?

[@Arthur-Silva]

@@commentdeleted7943 don’t worry about mechanical inclination, find a school and you’ll be certified in less than 8 weeks

[@commentdeleted7943]

@@Arthur-Silva I'm from the UK, there aren't many schools nearby, majority of the training is offered by the companies. Many of the job applications require level 3 NVQ in Electrical and Mechanical (Eng I Imagine). These take 6-12 months to complete but I also want to start gaining experience in the industry as they want up to 3 years. Do you know any good cheap online schools?

[@juanv3137]

@@commentdeleted7943 I went Into a school that has a 7 month course in wind energy

[@81mrbetomeza]

Did you apply to a trade school ?

[@iamdatte]

Currently working in fast food as a cook trying to save to go to school to become a wind turbine tech..

[@CareerWatch]

Nice! Good luck!

[@heitorcabral5072]

I'm looking to try and get into this job. Your video was very encouraging. Thank you!

[@Arthur-Silva]

You’ll need to go to school, this video made a major mistake saying you don’t need certifications to get a job in wind.

[@heitorcabral5072]

@@Arthur-Silva thanks Arthur. From what I've researched about it I'll need to take the GWO BST and GWO Blade Repair courses (I'm already IRATA certified). Do you reckon with these I can start or would I need something more?

[@Arthur-Silva]

Even though it's not required by law, companies won't hire you without any certs.

[@JohnSilentE]

@@heitorcabral5072 Idk if you are already in the industry or not since this was a month ago but I've been working in this industry for 2 years. I only have a highschool education and I had no prior knowledge of this field of any kind I came from the US Marines and went to a school called Airstreams Renewable Inc. Its a 6 week school in Tehachapi, CA and they'll do their best to get you a job before even graduating (if you dont care whether you're traveling or not) I got my job offer before even halfway through the course.

[@paulwhite5066]

@@JohnSilentE I'm currently in training as a telecom tower tech. I would like to go to school for win turbine. (Ex-Navy) can we talk more in PM?

[@victorsaenz9452]

I’m so glad I’m using my GI bill for this

[@COLTON_CJF]

Thanks for sharing. I was considering a lineman career but not anymore! Only cert I have is OSHA-10 from high school. I've taken several engineering and electrical systems classes in my 2 semesters of college. I'm naturally a more mechanically inclined and a hands-on learner so I can't stand to any more class time unless I transfer to a tech / trade school. Hopefully my ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, understanding the theory of electricity and electrical generators and motors and my mechanical experience will get me to where some place will want to take me in! Lol

[@dct124]

Depending on if you travel, you're able to make $100-$150 tax free per day on top of your base salary. At least that's what a rep told me. There's opportunity to make another $20k-$50k per year with OT, and travel. Will depend on skill level, experience, willingness to travel, and obviously opportunity. I'm looking at this as an occupation. Waiting on my application to go through.

[@bel.z.1130]

Any updates?

[@dct124]

@@bel.z.1130 Didn't qualify for a loan. Still have some outstanding loans on my credit. Tail end of student loan from 2003, a small credit card (couple hundred), and my car loan. Once paid down I can reapply. That type of work will teach you skills, and after talking to more people, you're able to make a lot if you're willing to work a lot taking on extra jobs. It's really good b/c they also teach you some electrician skills too.

[@MattyKnox]

big off shore wind farm going up off the coast of Virginia Beach, I'm trying to get in on that as I will retire from the military around the time this wind turbine farm goes active through Dominion Power.

[@liamsnow4642]

Did you make it?? I'm a wind tech already but I want to work on an offshore site so bad

[@bilaln2892]

Thank you for talking about the industry, good presentation. Regarding mandatory qualifications, BTT and BST courses are mandatory, they are GWO accredited and are the basic requirement to enter this domain. No company or enterprise will recruit without them .

[@mannjaye]

Absolutely great! Love the insight! God bless

[@atilayakubov7684]

Very informative and well made video, keep up the good work man. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@deycallmedaddie2]

I believe a job like this needs to be paying their employees WAY more. That’s a dangerous job. I drive trucks in Tx and make 90k alone

[@Wacooon]

Got to remember that the salaries are just base, a lot of companies have a base and then crazy bonuses that basically double you salary and your income depends on your country and getting offshore is where the money is at. Highest ive heard from some americans is 25 grand a month offshore but there is very very little jobs in this sector and in my country i know there are 250 techs and is one of the largest countries that employ technicians

[@nofacemechanic2328]

Can you do an updated version on Air Traffic Controller and to see what the base starting salary in Texas is. I’ve tried looking it up for myself but I feel as if I’m not getting the right information.

[@fernandocg7859]

Hello, how are you? Great video, thanks for sharing. Do you know any wind turbine schools in Florida? I really like this field but I would like a school near home at first. Thanks!

[@howardjoe8019]

I’m afraid of heights I wonder if you can get over it through exposure maybe? This is extreme though

[@InsuranceExplained]

wow, interesting video 👍thanks for sharing ❤️

[@CareerWatch]

Really like your thumbnails. How do you create those??

[@InsuranceExplained]

@@CareerWatch glad you like them, powtoon, photoshop, toonly, canva, stay safe!

[@isaackondoh1764]

I'm currently a college level engineering technologist looking to get into being a wind tech any suggestions on where to start ?

[@prof.ruggierisvirtualclass6559]

Hi, Isaac; I work for Bristol Community College and we have a program, much of which you can complete online

[@I-liketuh_fishbro]

Airsteams renewable

[@TCGMwind]

Thanks for making this. If you want to know more about the industry let us know.

[@nasirabdiwahid2942]

Help me I want to know more abou??

[@nasirabdiwahid2942]

*about

[@hhuodod2209]

I’m a nurse and it sucks this looks far more fun x

[@apeshitcrazyman]

I promise, it's only fun in the summer. Imagine this in the winter and fall, and it's a whole new miserable can-of-worms! Stick to nursing, you'll be more comfortable, safer, better paid, and actually helping people directly. Once the thrill and ego wears off, this is actually a pretty mediocre experience, that's quite physically demanding and hard on the body and joints. Lol

[@kevin9989]

Thanks for the video.

[@snehakamat1260]

Yes sir make a video on orthopaedic surgeon and oncologist

[@me-gb2wp]

This is a job I do currently in Sweden im building(electrical engineering) GWO CERTIFIED

[@gwaz2250]

Can’t wait to start

[@PremSingh-pg2gg]

Sir ,presently I am working in SGRE onshore now I want to work in UK in offshore what's certificate I need please suggest?

[@jonathanhunter2835]

Can you do a video for cell tower technicans

[@mysterymachine94]

I've got the argument against me saying I can work in an Assembly Plant for Ford or Gm and make 31 an hr with all the benefits that come with being a "united auto worker", plus in out of the elements. Ford is 10 min from my home. But the idea of climbing those towers to work on them is very appealing. This Assembly business is mundane. And people have nothing better to do, because they're so lazy, and only want to stir the pot constantly if only to see you react or to just change the air. It's a toxic environment, that I don't want to go back to. With any lay off you get compensated 80% of your normal paycheck. People are stuck in there. I dont want to be like them. I want more of my career than saying I climb in and out vehicles all day.

[@burningginger1530]

Unions also often appear better than they are.

[@mysterymachine94]

@@burningginger1530 *edited* According to the union we're all "brothers and sisters"...I call BS. That is not how they act towards eachother at all.

[@houstoner]

Dude, stop trolling and let people who have actual experience and knowhow make these kind of videos. I didn't learn anything from this clickbait.

[@sasinmo]

Does that number include per diem travel techs get? Some will get atleast 100-150 per work day which is 500 tax free dollars.

[@kongo.infosmuzicaloyondeti5836]

Nice vidéo...iwant to know how to do to work on éolienne to be one of theme

[@kevinlee135]

Can you do one for 2022 please 😅

[@willand31]

He is correct I'm getting in already and there was no requirements starting as tech 1

[@meshootskeet4327]

I have a question. If there is job growth in this field, low barrier entry, and not enough people in this field, I feel that there is a downside such as a high attrition rate right?

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Most people are not going to be able to stand the heights. The pay is also low for the danger involved. If you are looking to do blue collar work, find a Union.

[@jackieR8983]

How do you get involved where do you apply?

[@ernest795]

can you do an updated video on this career field?

[@BigNoseJoe831]

How does one become a wind tech? Are there any training schools and if there is what are they?

[@mhamood8189]

Please make video on Mobile technician/repairing both in hardware and software field.

[@kamalkamble2614]

Please make a video on various oncologist.

[@sergiomorales5290]

Looking to get into this field can anyone in these comments help ? I feel like it’s easier to get into a business when you know someone

[@bassblair11]

I have been working in wind for over 10 years, if you have any questions I will be glad to answer!

[@isaiahcarter6247]

Hello, are there any companies that give you on the job training and the required certifications or would I have to go to school?

[@bassblair11]

@@isaiahcarter6247 most companies look for a technical diploma, for example I have mechanical engineering technician, others have electrical engineering technician diplomas. Most companies also provide job specific training.

[@Arthur-Silva]

@@isaiahcarter6247 get a GWO cert. or go to a wind school, not the six month program, though.

[@woodenfishes]

do you really work at height a lot? isnt there an elevator inside the wind turbine?

[@bassblair11]

@@woodenfishes it depends on the platform. The machine I work on (Siemens 2.3) is mostly enclosed so you don't get much exposure to height when you're just working in the nacelle.

[@dictionaryguy5521]

You have to live in very specific location? Like Greece!? Lucky me

[@13-siddharthkamat3]

Sir please make a video on oncologist

[@thelaxlair6727]

Been trying to get into this seems impossible unless you know people.

[@TCGMwind]

Check out our Facebook group. You'll get a job

[@reactiveamps]

If you're willing to relocate or travel there are a bunch of openings across the US. Especially if you have a good grasp on mechanical theory and electrical/hydraulic schematics and how to read them

[@yaneisiteruel8088]

Hi What company is hiring experienced technicians who can tell me thank you

[@atanaspetkov9298]

leaving a comment for the alg

[@CareerWatch]

Appreciate it!

[@William14094]

Does the government hire wind turbine technicians? What are the big employers who hire for these jobs?

[@TCGMwind]

The government does not pay the tech. There are private and public companies hiring techs. Companies that manufacturer them like Vestas, GE and Siemens hire techs as well as wind farm owners like EDPR, EDF and Pattern Energy

[@MiguelRodriguez-rr4kt]

Do they ask for ged

[@dictionaryguy5521]

Very good video but it's a little too focused on the us

[@landongering4142]

as a wind tech, a lot of things in this video werent accurate/have very simple explanations for these statistics

[@MrLlamaBean]

What wasn’t accurate if you don’t mind me asking. I’m looking to get into this career after my military enlightenment ends

[@landongering4142]

@@MrLlamaBean well first off, he starts by showing a blade repair tech hanging off a blade, if you’re a wind tech you’ll never be hanging off the side of a turbine, unless you fall. And nowadays there is a GWO that is starting to become mandatory after you get hired. Takes about 2-3 weeks to get that cert. he says you don’t need any certs or schooling which he isnt wrong but it will make it a lot easier to get a wind tech job and you’ll start out with more money. Wages for wind techs arent growing as much as he said, more people are being hired in general and they are getting raises which is making the numbers go up. Wind tech starting pay has been the same for the last 5-6 years. Also, theres no such thing as a self employed wind tech 😂. The reason theres no many wind turbine techs is because the industry is very new, thats not a downside at all. If you’re worried about location, dont, theres going to be more wind farms being built in the future and you’ll be able to transfer where you want, if you’re already working for that company. Theres also not 36,100 job listings 😂 when you search “technician” its gonna find every technician job in existence.

[@landongering4142]

@isa6el Not many*

[@erich84502ify]

Don't look down

[@415sf305]

The pay is hecka low

[@jsmoncrief]

Needs to pay better.

[@TCGMwind]

True

[@WhoTalksToTheTrees]

Obama 2024

[@deloreanwilliams8650]

I wish

[@siddharthkamble5965]

Sir make a video on oncologist