SOC 49-9081
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ11,220
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$63K
$49K โ $88K
Projected Growth
๐+49.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค45/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Wind Turbine Service Technicians face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 points above the national average of 44. With only 45/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $63K ($16K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Wind Turbine Service Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated fault detection via iot sensor networks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 11,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery and adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Wind Turbine Service Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Customer communication about technical issues
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Facilities management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Industrial control software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 57% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 81% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 71% |