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wind energy system installation and repair technology

Types of Degrees wind energy system installation and repair technology Majors Are Earning

Those studying wind energy system installation and repair technology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	32
Associate’s Degree	12
Master’s Degree	24

What wind energy system installation and repair technology Majors Need to Know

Studies in wind energy system installation and repair technology build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that wind energy system installation and repair technology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in wind energy system installation and repair technology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Mechanical — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.6 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Public Safety and Security — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set developed in a wind energy system installation and repair technology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Operations Monitoring — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.3 / 7.
• Troubleshooting — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Repairing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Equipment Maintenance — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.3 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to wind energy system installation and repair technology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Finger Dexterity — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, wind energy system installation and repair technology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.6 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.5 / 7
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.5 / 7
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.3 / 7
Handling and Moving Objects	4.3 / 7
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.2 / 7
Performing General Physical Activities	4.2 / 7
Getting Information	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.2 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by wind energy system installation and repair technology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Programmable logic controller PLC software	Industrial control software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS	Facilities management software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software	Industrial control software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for wind energy system installation and repair technology graduates include:

• Windmill Technician
• Renewable Energy Specialist
• Onsite Technician (Onsite Tech)
• Wind Commissioning Technician
• Wind Energy Mechanic
• Windsmith
• Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
• Wind Farm Support Specialist
• Wind Turbine Operator
• Turbine Technician
• Wind Plant Technician
• Wind Turbine Installer
• Wind Turbine Technician
• Wind Energy Systems Installer
• Small Wind Energy Installer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to wind energy system installation and repair technology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	33.9%
Postsecondary certificate	30.1%
Some college courses	20.8%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	12.6%
Bachelor’s degree	1.5%
Less than a high school diploma	0.6%
Doctoral degree	0.4%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in wind energy system installation and repair technology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 95.6% of wind energy system installation and repair technology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	3	4.4%
Men	65	95.6%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of wind energy system installation and repair technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	58	85.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	5.9%
Two or More Races	2	2.9%
Race Unknown	3	4.4%
International Students	1	1.5%

^{See minority definition below.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	8,063
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General	630
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	470
Mechanics and Repairers, General	433
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	178
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	76
Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician	34
Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	25
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other	9
Geothermal Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	—
Hydroelectric Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	—

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.