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- Western Prosperity Zone
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- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 65,860$63,300
$77,650Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Wind turbine service technicians, also known as windtechs, maintain and repair wind turbines.
What do they typically do
- Assist engineers and ironworkers in installing new wind turbines
- Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of wind turbine towers
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect or repair wind turbine equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
- Test and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components and systems
- Replace worn or malfunctioning components
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis
- Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +4.6%Job Opening 22Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs113170Change 57