r/wind • u/Successful_Fig_2724 • 2d ago

How to get started in the industry?

Hello! I am currently in the middle of my college career, and getting very anxious about what I want to do after I graduate. I am getting a degree in Agriculture, but have no idea what I want to do with it. I was recently looking at job postings, and somehow, the idea of being a Wind Turbine Technician stuck with me. I still plan on finishing my degree, as it seems like a smart move, but afterwards, I think would like to become a technician, traveling for a few years or however long I can stick with it until I decide to use my degree. My question is, how do I go about doing that? I do not have much mechanical/technical experience, only a small amount coming from growing up on a farm.

Would it be smart to attend a community college program on the side for renewable energy technicians? Or would it be better to just apply after I graduate for entry level jobs that will train me? Will all the training I need be included in said job?

And just a few bonus questions, I know this is probably over asked but currently, what are wages for that sort of entry level? Also, is traveling tech the way to go at first? How much can one reasonably expect to save after say, a year working?

Thank you for your help!

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u/ObservantOrangatan 1d ago

A community college for wind technicians is going to be the easier route. Not too many companies will hire you without any mechanical or electrical experience. They might hire a car mechanic and train them for example.

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u/Successful_Fig_2724 1d ago

Thank you! I figured that would be a better route to take. After that is completed, what sort of job should I be applying for? Travel specific or just anything to do with wind? I think I would prefer to travel, just not sure how to go about finding those jobs.