As of June 2026, Wind Turbine Service Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 55/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

55/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 49% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$64,120. About 2,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (83%).

Augmentable
  • Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
  • Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
  • Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
  • Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
  • Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
  • Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
  • Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  • Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
Durable
  • Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
  • Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

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