Building & fixing · Space & science
What does a
wind turbine technician do?
Installs, inspects, and repairs wind turbines.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Climbs or uses lifts to reach turbines, tests parts, fixes faults, and follows strict safety rules.
Skills to practise
Mechanical and electrical skills, comfort with heights, safety habits.
How to explore this path
Technical training or a vocational course, plus safety certificates.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Wind Turbine Technician connects with Physics. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, outdoors.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Make a pinwheel and test how wind speed changes its spin.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Wind turbine technicians keep giant wind machines working.
What helps?
Being careful, strong, and not afraid of heights.
Learning about the path
You take a technical course and safety training.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?