Onshore wind farm technician
Code 3131.2
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electrical discharge
- electricity
- electronics
- electric generators
- mechanics
- electrical power safety regulations
- renewable energy
- types of wind turbines
Skills and competences
- analyse test data
- apply health and safety standards
- ensure compliance with noise standards
- monitor electric generators
- arrange equipment repairs
- test wind turbine blades
- gather data
- ensure equipment maintenance
- manage emergency procedures
- inspect wind turbines
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install onshore wind energy systems
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain electronic equipment
- maintain sensor equipment
- test sensors
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- maintain wind turbines
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- use remote control equipment
Transversal competences
- provide first aid
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