Without doxxing myself I live in Southern California and there is a pretty massive wind farm about 2-3 hours from me. The goal is to work there summer-fall. There are a bunch of positions for entry level techs open there for a bunch of different companies. Only issue is the closest ‘wind school’ which specializes in it is about 3 hours away from me.

My plan is to start in the TOP skyclimbers (I’ve read this communities thoughts on them, I know. I just need a foot in the door training program and this is probably the most accessible one to me) sometime at the end of summer.

While I’m waiting for this, I’m going to take a few classes at my local community college that doesn’t require a 3 hour commute. I’m taking some math classes to brush up on it. Are there any other classes I should take that at least could somewhat give me any idea of what I will be going into?Just basic ideas since my CC doesn’t have a wind program.

All3te clean energy is hiring in my area and I have some relevant experience. My current job works fed contracts so I take observed urine tests so I’ve been clean a few years now regardless of my MMJ card because they don’t care. Does anyone know the testing method for Allete (urine,hair, saliva, blood)??? Can’t seem to find anything online. And PS before anyone gives me the “stay clean and be responsible” spew I already am and it sucks so save it. I’m just curious because I really don’t like whipping my junk out for strange men and not having to do that for 25 more years would be nice.

Hey my name is Rodney I buy used slip ring brushes I can travel where ever you are located as we have buyer nation wide , if you guys have any feel free to text me and send a picture of what you have I will be able to offer a price ,

Hi everyone,

I am a health and safety manager and I am interested in switching to the wind industry.

I have a Nebosh Diploma, and a first degree is Environmental Health. Are there courses i need to do to be able to work as a health and safety manager in the wind industry?

I will appreciate any help on whare i can find jobs, I don't mind volunteering to gain experience within the industry. Any advise will help.

I am based in Glasgow.

I am halfway through my wind tech certificate (different than GWO) at a community college. A lot of our classes line up with the electrical program, so I am going back next year to get my associates and classroom hours towards journeyman in the electrical program. Over the summer and while I’m at school I will get my apprentice hours. …. From there I plan on working towards master electrician with the goal of using it for wind.

What jobs should I look at after I graduate and get JM next year? Any that offer hours towards master electrician?

I have been looking to become a wind technician for a while now and I have applied to a handful of “entry level” positions with no luck so far. I’ve been thinking about just going to some tech school so I can hopefully get my foot in the door quicker. But how long should I wait for one of these companies to call me back before I just say screw it and go to a tech school.

I was inspired by this design for what's called a water brake. Basically wind can create boiling water over time, and the only limit in terms of heat energy stored is the boiling point of water. Plasma doesn't have that issue.

https://www.resilience.org/stories/2019-02-28/heat-your-house-with-a-water-brake-windmill/

Hi! As part of my job for a nonprofit I work for, I am looking to hold interviews with land owners that have installed wind turbines onto their land.

The interview should be no longer than 5 minutes.

I am primarily focused on speaking about the financial benefits you have gained from integrating wind energy.

I’m new in the wind industry but have always wanted a career in it, I finally got the opportunity to get a interview with the hiring manager and I have no idea what to expect my video interview is tomorrow, I know that they will be expecting me to know what troubleshooting is and if I know how to check a fuse and work on gearbox’s, but I’ve been really nervous for this interview because I really don’t want to mess this opportunity up, all I’m truly asking for is what I should maybe say during my interview, I have a really good resume and a lot of experience in the workforce I know that I can do this job I just need the chance to prove to them that I can, I don’t want to get to the interview and just because I don’t answer a question correctly they say I’m not experienced enough and to apply again when I have more experience, I’m 23 with a 9 month old daughter and I don’t ever want to see my baby struggle the way I did growing up I just need the chance to prove myself, any pointers? Please and thanks

Hi all, I'm lvl 1 IRATA tech in UK with all the GWOs ticket except BR. I'm doing my Blade Repair ticket soon, I was wondering what's the best route to find employment quickly? What was the employment process like and what are the skills that recruiters are looking for in a candidate? Which country do you recommend to travel to to find work? What's the best time in the year to look for employment?

Any tip is helpful TIA

Hello everybody. I am not sure if this is the right place, but here we go.

I have been offered to take some interviews with a company that want to offer me a job as a wind farm construction assistant. They say I am a very good fit. However, I have my doubts about many things.

First, they want me to travel to the sites and be there for 3 months. Then one week off. Then again another project, and so on.

They pay for everything, and the pay is not really bad for somebody that is 24 years old (I guess, I have almost no experience within this industry). But I am not sure if working in this is going to be helpful for having a job in the wind industry after it (I have some experience as an intern in a procurement department within an OEM, and I liked it).

I have done my share of living abroad, or at least a little bit of it. I want to work in the wind industry, buy I am not sure if I should search for an office job (my city has plenty of them, but they are hard to get) or I should go to the field, gain exp, and then look for this jobs. Any help appreciated!!

Edit: thanks for all the answers! Some extra info might be helpful. Its an European company, but the projects are global. I have free weekends (in far away places, but yeah).

Hi All, I have a Proven 6kW turbine (now SD Wind) and I was wondering if there is a training course or qualification available that would enable me to service it myself. I'm based in Ireland but am willing to travel to the UK if required. Thank you!

Hey guys I’m 23 just graduated a wind program and got my GWO certification this month but I haven’t had any luck with jobs. Trying to leave my warehouse job. Getting worried I won’t find a wind tech job

Hey everyone, got a question. I've been a wind technician for two years (mark 9 v90-3.0mw) and before that I worked in telecom (mostly t-mobile) and aviation (I built wing pylons for C-130s). I'm in the market for a job and I figure if I work for someone it might as well be a good cause. Does anyone know where to start to look for jobs/opportunities to restore/maintain/or build this stuff? I don't mind being uncomfortable or traveling.

Salve vorrei entrare nel settore eolico ma vorrei sapere utilità della certificazione GWO, serve oppure è inutile , (premessa non no mai lavorato nel campo eolico ma lavoro da oltre 5 anni nel settore della manutenzione meccanica ) , qualora servisse società che svolgono tali corsi e opinioni come Elis oppure aslsicurezzalavoro.it sono ottime oppure devo cercare altrove.

I'm a high school senior and live in Michigan, have always spent time and worked with mechanical engineers (mostly in HVAC as an assistant) and am thinking about attending the 7 month Wind Technician program at MIAT College of Technology (a place I've already visited). While I'm not concerned about the program itself, I'm having trouble finding info on which specific wind companies hire out of MIAT, and what the entry-level jobs out of there actually look like. I would like to know what the experiences of others were like when they first completed their wind training programs. The specific job type I'm interested in is traveling wind field service technician.

If you have stories please share! Please note that I have other career options listed out besides this one.

Hi! Hoping to get a bit of advice on the best route to get into the industry based on my experience to date. I 26(M) have been working as an engineer in the UK since 2018. Done my degrees and all that but hate being at a desk so want to switch it up. Only remotely relevant experience I have would've been working as a maintenance engineer at an LPG plant, but I've been doing research for the past two years and it's not for me. I'd seen the RWE apprenticeships that are recruiting in February of next year but also there are some companies that seem to take on 'entry level' people as technicians, but they all look like they need the BST and BTT as a minimum to get near it. Suppose the question I have is that would it be worth trying to get the apprenticeship and take the pay hit for a few years, or self fund the certs needed and hope that the skills i have are enough to get a foot in the door. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Hi there! I recently applied for a tech position with Vestas, got through the first phone screening about my resume and now I’m waiting on the call from the managers. I have no idea what to really expect from the second stage/second phone interview, so I was hoping to get some insight on what questions they might ask. A bit about me: I have been working in wind as a tech for 2.5 years, 1 year building towers, so a combined 3.5 years experience in the industry. I currently work for a smaller company doing the role that I applied for with Vestas and I absolutely love my job but would love a job with a bigger company, like Vestas. Also, I am Canadian.

Thanks for any insight you can provide!

Hello! I am currently in the middle of my college career, and getting very anxious about what I want to do after I graduate. I am getting a degree in Agriculture, but have no idea what I want to do with it. I was recently looking at job postings, and somehow, the idea of being a Wind Turbine Technician stuck with me. I still plan on finishing my degree, as it seems like a smart move, but afterwards, I think would like to become a technician, traveling for a few years or however long I can stick with it until I decide to use my degree. My question is, how do I go about doing that? I do not have much mechanical/technical experience, only a small amount coming from growing up on a farm.

Would it be smart to attend a community college program on the side for renewable energy technicians? Or would it be better to just apply after I graduate for entry level jobs that will train me? Will all the training I need be included in said job?

And just a few bonus questions, I know this is probably over asked but currently, what are wages for that sort of entry level? Also, is traveling tech the way to go at first? How much can one reasonably expect to save after say, a year working?

Thank you for your help!

So I’ve been working for Skyclimbers for over 6 months now and was wondering how easy is it to leave without them trying to pay for your training? And also wondering the best companies to work for in Canada? Preferably travel based.
Surely other companies are paying better than $120 per diem? Have your own truck and pay better than $24 an hour as tech one

I come from the world of rope access window cleaning in a large Canadian city.

Been keen for a while to take my rope access experience and pivot into the industrial maintenance space, grow professionally and earn more. Been a lurker of this sub for some time, the green energy industry aligns with my core values. My ex was a water systems engineer for our municipality and I always envied her work. I thought wind might be a cool avenue.

So I applied to a major international wind turbine maintenance company, multiple rounds of interviews, got the job - blade repair. I assumed any training or certification would be covered by this reputable, multinational corporate entity. Especially considering the fact I already possess a $2000 IRATA ticket.

No... HR lady nonchalantly informed me that I am expected to pay out of pocket to obtain my GWO BST + ART which is $4800 + tax in Canada. A seemingly onerous sum to me.

Is this really what everyone does to get into the industry? Thats like what my dad paid (adjusted for inflation) for his entire four year degree in the 90's. Perhaps this just the economic reality that if one wants to grow professionally in this industry then they should take a $5,000 bet on themselves?

I'm tempted to be bold and just do it but I also worry that I have near zero insurance and that the company won't back out of the offer last minute or dismiss me following a market turn and then I'd be completely fucked. (I basically live paycheque to paycheque in a HCOL city)

Would greatly appreciate any insights