onshore wind farm technician
Onshore wind farm technicians operate and maintain onshore wind farms by performing diagnostic inspections, analysing faults, and performing repair duties. They ensure the wind turbines operate in compliance with regulations and assist the wind engineers in the construction of wind turbines. Onshore wind farm technicians may also test and install hardware and software components of wind turbines.
Also called: onshore wind turbine maintenance technician, wind turbine service technician, onshore wind plant technician, onshore wind farm operator, wind farm technician, onshore wind plant operator, onshore wind turbine repair technician
- 32
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3131
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
32- analyse test data
- apply health and safety standards
- arrange equipment repairs
- electric generators
- electrical discharge
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- electronics
- ensure compliance with noise standards
- ensure equipment maintenance
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- gather data
- inspect wind turbines
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install onshore wind energy systems
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain electronic equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- maintain sensor equipment
- maintain wind turbines
- manage emergency procedures
- mechanics
- monitor electric generators
- provide first aid
- renewable energy
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- test sensors
- test wind turbine blades
- types of wind turbines
- use remote control equipment
- wind energy
Optional skills
27- aerodynamics
- assemble electrical components
- automation technology
- control temperature
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- execute software tests
- inspect underground power cables
- liaise with engineers
- maintain robotic equipment
- operate automated process control
- provide information on wind turbines
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- repair underground power cables
- replace large components
- report test findings
- review meteorological forecast data
- robotics
- set up machine controls
- statistical analysis system software
- technical drawings
- test procedures in electricity transmission
- write inspection reports
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