The wind energy industry is the fastest growing segment of renewable energy production. U.S. and Canadian commercial wind farms are experiencing annual growth of 25%. Employers seek skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings. There is also intense demand for upper-level technicians within U.S. and international wind turbine manufacturers, including installation technicians, quality control technicians, and warranty and commissioning technicians. Operation and maintenance positions remain with a given wind farm location; other technicians travel extensively with the development of new wind farms and repair/retrofitting of wind farms around the world.

As a Wind Energy Technology student, you'll learn to:

• Install, test, service and repair wind turbine components
• Troubleshoot and maintain control and PLC systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain SCADA systems
• Wear PPE for climbing and identify safety practices for climbing
• Practice safe wind turbine tower climbing skills

• Wind Turbine Technician/Mechanic/Tower   Climber
• Installation Technician
• Operation and Maintenance Technician
• Wind Farm Maintenance Manager

• Introduction to Wind Systems
• Wind System Technician I & II
• Programmable Controllers- Allen Bradley
• Industrial Controls and Motors
• Industrial Codes, Troubleshooting, and   Frequency Drive Procedures

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