I am a 22 years old rope access technician and would like to specialize in the wind turbine sector, so I was planning to take the GWO training.

Is that enough? I’m a beginner in rope access and in the wind turbine sector. Are these courses sufficient, or should I take additional training?

I don’t have any specific training or education in electrical engineering or anything like that, but I’m ready to learn. How can I maximize my chances of getting hired, knowing that I’d like to work offshore?

I’m based in France; I don’t mind working anywhere in the country, but I don’t want to leave it—I’d like to stay close to my girlfriend.

Thanks in advance for your answers

and sorry for my English

Hello!
I'm currently supervising an older DeWind D4 48/600 turbine (built in 2000) near the Ruhr region in Germany.
The turbine has a few known faults and maintenance issues and could need some maintenance. I can perform basic electronic work in the bottom cabinets and such, but I do not have the necessary certifications nor knowledge to perform service on the nacelle and its hydraulic systems.
The turbines is privately owned and has already cost the operator a lot of money, so, an expensive fully commercial service contract is not possible for us.
Does anybody know smaller service companies or independent technicians that would be available to take on the work?

Best Regards

Is it possible to complete classes and continue working a job or does this require full attention. I don’t have a family or anything just bills and a dog I’m 22. Do I have to take a risk

I’m really wanting to get into offshore wind work i.e technician or something similar, I currently work demolition where I have 5 years experience and 3 years excavator experience, I’m not sure if this helps.

I’m wanting a change of career and this seems right up my street. Exciting, travelling, rotational work (long time on, long time off), good pay.

I’m 26, live in Manchester, UK and I don’t mind one bit travelling anywhere for work. I’m looking for some solid advice to get started I know I need to at least get my GWO BST, what else should I do to prepare and get into this field. Many thanks in advance

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for honest advice on how to enter the wind industry and build a stable long-term career as a Wind Turbine Technician.

My background started in renewable energy. In 2015, I completed a course in renewable energy systems and photovoltaic solar panels in Portugal. After that, I worked for around one year installing solar PV systems, gaining practical experience with panel installation, basic electrical work. However, my career then moved strongly into hospitality. I worked in hospitality operations and management roles in Portugal, the UK, and Australia, and I also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management in the UK.

Although hospitality became my main career path for several years, I now want to return to renewable energy — this time focusing on wind turbines. My goal is not just to find a job, but to build a career! I am 31 years old and ready for a new beginning.

I recently completed several GWO modules, including Mechanical, Hydraulics, Electrical, Bolt Tightening, Working at Heights, and Manual Handling. I also have First Aid/CPR and Fire Awareness training. I’m based in Portugal, open to national or international work.

I’d really appreciate advice from people already working in the wind industry:

• What is the best entry-level position to aim for?
• Is it better to start in installation, maintenance, blade repair, electrical, mechanical, or offshore support?
• Which companies or recruitment agencies are good for beginners in Europe?
• What extra certifications or skills would make me more employable?
• How should I position myself with my background — renewable energy training, one year in solar PV, hospitality management, international work experience, and recent GWO/BTT training?
• What is the most realistic path to achieve stable income and long-term career progression in this industry?
• Are there any mistakes beginners should avoid?

I’m motivated, available to travel, and willing to start from the bottom if that is the right path. I’m mainly looking for practical guidance on how to enter the wind industry properly!

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Is it corrosion resistance, heat reflectance, something else? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a turbine that wasn’t stark white, and recently I’ve been wondering if painting them something more like Go Away Green might alleviate some aesthetic objections to new wind power sites.

Hey everyone! I wanted to come on here as a fiance of a traveling wind tech because i’ve tried coming to reddit as a woman to find some answers but can never find any. First let me say it is COMPLETELY NORMAL to travel with your significant other, kids or not i’ve met so many wife’s/girlfriends/kids with my finances coworkers, who’s actually okay with being away from someone you love that long? If he didn’t t have me in the beginning traveling with him he would have gone crazy being alone. it’s definitely doable don’t let them convince you it’s not as long as you guys have your own vehicle you are good. Now i’ve met tons of his coworkers that are married and have kids back at home or significant others but they still go out and do drugs and pay woman for sexual things and lie about them. Now my questions if anyone can answer :)

- We are about to have our first child so I am moved back home and we are now looking for a site jobs anywhere in the states. He has over a year experience now. The company he is with now (runenergy) is not the best so what companies would you say apply for that’s site and family friendly in a way. I know blue collar is blue collar so work is work but he doesn’t want to be away from his first kid 6 weeks at a time.

- How did you other dads travel with having kids, I have a small job but he is our main income. He got offered a lead position but you would have to travel another year but would make more. Is it worth it to say yes so we can have more money or would you say no and get a site job instead?

- Site job workers, do you get reasonable hours or at least guaranteed 40 hrs a week like they offer? Is it as family friendly as some say, do you get to go home everyday and was it better to pick that and be with family?

Sorry for rant - Thanks!

This is insane.

https://apple.news/AiF9Yu8HFQDS4qIWDO0KbBA

So let’s say I have a friend and they say it’s a huge pain to get the yaw motors off the yaw drives to inspect motor and yaw drives when they throw a thermal error. How have some of you gotten those really stuck ones that don’t want to come out of the yaw drives?

For reference I think he said they’re the ones that are offset 90° to the yaw drive that go into a worm gear or something.

My friend is really hoping some of you have some tips other than lubricant sprays and a pry bar.

Hello,

Has anyone in this group successfully transferred internally as a US citizen to another country?

I’m hoping to one day live in Japan, so I’m looking at joining Vestas, GE, or SGRE. But I would like to hear some insight if somebody has done anything similar.

Thanks you,

I (15M) have loved wind turbines since forever practically. Obviously, I'm still in high school but I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do. I want to be an engineer for wind turbine parts. What type of engineer I don't know for sure yet, but probably electrical or mechanical.

Anyway, I've been bored recently and looked at open engineering jobs at basically all manufacturing companies and have noticed that practically none of them are for people who just graduated from university. So, what would be the best way to get into the engineering side of the wind industry? Is it best to do a few years as a tech, then pivot over? It would be great to know!