Maintains wind turbines out in the ocean, reached by boat or helicopter.
You ride a crew boat 20 miles offshore, step onto a turbine ladder over the waves, and spend two weeks rotating on a service vessel.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Wind tech training plus offshore survival (GWO Sea Survival) certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Wind Energy Technology.
Growing faster than average. BLS projects about 50% growth for wind turbine techs overall, mostly onshore. U.S. offshore wind slowed sharply in 2025 when federal permits were paused and several projects halted, so offshore openings are uncertain.
Low risk for 10 years. Robots and drones help inspect offshore turbines, but repairs at sea still need trained technicians on rotation.
Classes: Physics, Electrical CTE, Swimming.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9081.
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