r/windturbine

Hi everyone I’m currently looking at becoming a travel wind tech, my past 7 years of experience as been in manufacturing as a operator to setup/robot tech and now being a supervisor, I’m currently 25 and want to break into a higher paying field with more growth, As well as have the chance to seeing more of the country.
Is there any advice on the best company’s to start off with jumping right into travel? And what advice would you give to make the most out of my time as a travel wind tech.
I live In Michigan.

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Looking to get into a wind turbine technician role, applied with no experience for a entry level traveling wind turbine technician role and just got a response.

Would this be a good company to get my foot in the door with as I have zero experience working with wind turbines.

Thanks!

I have applied to 17 positions what it the earliest I will hear something back?

Gonna keep this kinda short.

I just completed my certification and training courses in KC today. The only thing I don’t have is the GWO ART. But, I was hired by Sky Climber Renewables a couple weeks ago before coming out to this training, so when I get back I’m gonna turn around and head out to SCR to do my ART then head out as a travel tech 1.

I’ve got a question though. I’ve looked everywhere to find some info for SCR training and haven’t found squat. So, does anyone have any knowledge of what I can expect when I go to SCRs training?

I am currently a utility Locator

Anyone here who worked or is working for GWS? I m curious to see how it is as a company

Hey everyone. I'm based in Victoria and looking to break into the wind industry. I have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 11 months of CNC machining/precision mechanical experience, but zero industry connections.
I'm debating spending the $2k+ to get my GWO BST (Working at Heights, First Aid, etc.) out of my own pocket.

1. For those at places like Australian Wind Services, Direct Wind Service, or PWS, do you actually hire people with a mechanical trade/degree background if they have the GWO but no turbine experience?
2. Or is it better to wait and try to find a company that will pay for the certs upfront?
3. Does having a MechEng degree make me a "flight risk" in the eyes of service providers, or does it give me an edge for troubleshooting roles?

Just trying to see if this investment is a smart "door opener" or if I'm wasting money without a referral first.

Im in South Carolina how do I jump over from utility Locator to wind turbine technician? What companies will train me?