Wind Technician Education, Pay, and Dangers
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- Hey my name is Nick but you can call me The Turbine Cowboy. I want to share with you my experience working in this industry. I want to be the resource I was looking for when I first started looking for a job in wind and also answer peoples questions. If you have any please send them to my email TheTurbineCowboy@gmail.com. I really want to hear from you and help you get into this rapidly growing industry. Thank you for watching!
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Thank you for making this video. I am currently in the process of interviewing for a position in this field. As a technician with ten years of experience across different industries, I understand the importance of safety and teamwork for extensive projects like these.
Thank you for your videos! I am about to start my apprenticeship and I am super excited, I am keeping in mind all your advices
I just separated from the military and am kinda at a loss as to what I want to do now. Someone mentioned this job and I think I’m gonna use the gi bill for it. Still not totally sure what I’m in for.
That’s awesome man! There are many veterans who find home in wind. The structure of the companies and the lifestyle makes a lot of sense to former military. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have or get you in touch with other former service members who are now working in the industry. I check my email often!
Don’t use your GI on schooling you can get in with out it
@@taylorpacella3858 Honestly have to agree with you on this one. There are many many open positions and the point I'm trying to drive home with my channel is you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to get into this industry and grow.
I am at the exact same spot too. Just got out the Army, and I’m looking for what to do. Luckily my friend I served with introduced this to me.
@@joose88k honestly I've opted for being a full time student. I might still do this if school doesn't work out.
Just started watching your channel and dig it. I'm 37 and trying to figure something better here in Oklahoma. I'm not sure where you're at but I know I won't ever know if I don't try so thinking seriously of getting into this. I'm sure I will email you at some point for certain questions but appreciate the info man
Thanks man! Ive been overwhelmed by the amount of support and positivity I've received since starting this channel. Oklahoma is one of the best states in the country to start a career in wind. If you'd like to get into this job I highly recommend to start applying as soon as possible. For some reason the hiring process from application to first phone call is very long. I think it took about 3 month to hear back on mine. Age isn't an issue at all btw I've worked with some old farts much older than 37 your well in your prime for this career. Look forward to answering any more of your questions or carrying on a discussion!
@@theturbinecowboy7971 appreciate it bro
So there are no entry level jobs in my area, and I’m not committed, or I’m not in the position to commit, enough to moving myself for an entry level job. Im going to take the
PCI course. I feel like this is the best option for me. My job is willing to pay intuition reimbursement as well. Taking an entry level job may be the best course for some, but not all. I really want to be in this industry, and am willing to put in the work for it. Good luck to everyone trying to get a taste of that wind!
threehundred3, is that a Colorado reference? If so do you mind telling me where you're planning on applying for a job. I have some connections. If you want to discuss about your skill levels and such Id like to help any way I can. Thanks for coming to the channel and bringing up a really good discussion point about access to jobs within an area at a certain skill level.
@@theturbinecowboy7971 is what a Colorado reference? PCI? Pinnacle Career Institute out of Kansas City, Missouri. Im taking the online course they offer, it's a 10 month program. I also live in KCMO. I looked for entry level jobs and the ones that are being offered are located in Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, they we're the closest to this area.
Missouri has quite a few wind farms especially new wind farms. I worked on constructing one in southwest Missouri near Joplin. Thats very good news for you. Don't wait to graduate to apply for skilled or entry level positions. They may still accept you depending on your aptitude for electromechanical applications. The Colorado reference I was talking about is your username spells out the Denver area code 303. Best of luck!
@@theturbinecowboy7971 yes very good news indeed! 👍🏼 I will take your advice and still apply. Yeah no reference to Colorado, more so a reference to the bike I ride which is a xc300.
And thank you!
There’s a site called outlaw in the northwest corner of Missouri. They are on a hiring cycle now and you might have an opportunity to apply for a less demanding position fyi.
Could you do a video on the training provided? My employer will be sending me to a 13 week training course prior to starting work and I'd like to know roughly what the training is like
Congrats on getting hired. This is definitely a great topic. It would take me some time to get materials together and you'll probably be in training by the time I can publish but I will do my best to get something. Thanks for reaching out!
I got a tremendous fear of heights. I can look out a window of a plane while flying however avoid all roller-coaster. I get sweaty palms just watching videos of yall climbing. How do I overcome my fear of heights so that I could pursue this line of work?
Honestly, for me when I first got on the roof of a nacelle I was terrified. The view was amazing but inside my gut was screaming to get down. It took everything I had to push through and make my body go where my mind didn't want it. At a certain point in this career and with practice you begin to trust the equipment that will keep you safe. Many tower technicians express a transition from a fear of heights early in their career to a respect of the inherent danger it poses. Trusting your equipment is vital to working at heights. Thanks for the awesome question!
The job looks fun, but I would need to overcome my fear of height. I'm mostly scared of getting nervous which would make do a fatal move or something. Does the wind blow sometimes gives you a little fear for your life? Do the bosses sometime push you through bad weathers because the job need to be done now or like they are very careful and take extra steps to make it safe?
This career is definitely not for the faint of heart. Like I talked about in my first climb video I had a healthy fear of heights when I first started and many of the technicians I work with also share that they were quite afraid of heights before they became tower climbers as you grow in the industry you begin to transition from a fear of heights to a respect for the danger it poses. Learning to trust your equipment is a process and no-one walks on their first day without any fear. One of the more unusual aspects is similar to getting your sea legs. Your mind has to get used to keeping you balanced in a box swaying back and forth all day. You are hyper aware of the sway for your first month or so while your mind gets used to it. This causes some strange effects like when you are on steady ground and you close your eyes you begin to sway and eventually loose your balance. this goes away and eventually you can transition without any problem. Safety is still a big controversy in the industry and while fatalities and injuries are not as common as you might think there is a grey area. This will be an upcoming topic in a future video so I don't want to give to much away but stick around for the conversation.
i have over 5 plus years in wind i have lost so many friends because of the hazards in wind
Hey man I’d love to talk if you’re willing. I always check my email and respond quickly. This is a topic id really like to discuss more.
@@theturbinecowboy7971 yes sir i can talk to you more about it i have been in rthis job for a long time i know a lot
@@theturbinecowboy7971 sure thing sir i can give you my email so we can talk i would like to talk more about that kind of stuff
@@recong91 I check my email for theturbinecowboy@gmail.com daily.
How?
I’m still confused. How do I go about looking for a job with no experience. Sorry I’m young and ignorant when it comes to looking for a job. I feel dumb for asking haha
thanks for the good info brother
No problem! Thank you for checking the channel out!
Great video, a couple questions tho.
1. Are their any advantages for going to a technical college to learn as opposed to being a tech 1?
2. Is there traveling involved if so how much?
3. How long does it take to be promoted e.g from tech 1 to tech 2
Awesome questions! Thorough answers will be in my next video but let’s get started.
1. There are some advantages in the beginning like negotiating pay and avoiding some hiring processes.
2. You can decide how much you travel. Most techs are site techs who stay in one place. Others travel part time and some like me travel 100% for work sending mail to a family member.
3. With the current on boarding you should be expected to progress from tech 1 to 2 in about 9-12 months. But that’s on you to acquire and develop your skills as a technician.
Thanks for your questions and I hope I can answer any more you your friends or family have.
@@theturbinecowboy7971 Thanks Nick, you're awesome.
Great content. Thank you very much.
Thank you for watching! It is an honor to be helping people and answer the same questions I had when I was first starting. Im just doing the best that I can
Thank you Nick. I am Nick too))
Awesome, nice to meet you Nick. Thanks for checking out my channel. Let me know if I can answer any of your questions!
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If you aren't making close to or over 6 figures as a wind tech you are either underperforming, not working enough, or are simply at the wrong company lol
This is extremely misleading and assuming. While this is accurate for a lot of positions that involve traveling many many many positions and different companies do not offer 6 figure pay scales for their site based positions. This is not uncommon and can have little to do with performance of an employee or his skill set. Yes you can find 6 figures in this industry but this is not the case for a large swath of the industry. It’s also very untrue for the people this video is directed towards. Those who have no experience or qualifications trying to enter this industry. It would be a lie if I promised those entering tech 1 positions that they can make 100k a year. Thanks for checking out my channel and having a discussion about expectations.
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Thank you man! I will be working very hard to keep content coming. Good luck with your career!
Do I need to be good at math before becoming wind turbine technician?
Where are you? move vids please!
I am planning a return soon. I have been very busy with major projects and developments in my career. Rest assured things are settling down and there is content in the pipeline.
I was a tech 2 for 3 years. $87k a year. No travel. Moved to tech 3. 165k a year with 50% travel.
What state were you making that in?
@@michaelhernandezii2803 Oregon
@@SuttonOregon thanks I appreciate it
@Isabel Z. I was a automotive master mechanic. Many of the same tools and principles apply. So it helped. But zero wind experience.
Hi Can you recommend a company that is hiring experienced technicians? Thank you.
What other jobs are in the wind field other than climbing? Can getting a wind energy associates get you other office type jobs?
Hey Alex. Awesome question. Getting a degree in wind is really about the job uptower. If you want an office job a degree in business management or similar fields are practical for lots of positions on a wind farm. Thanks for your question!
Where do you find a entry level training thing that isn’t 20k?
you gotta find a company that hires entry level position with no experience needed. but you need be mechanically inclined and willing to work 10 hours. i just got one and am waiting on the background check
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Do you think I would be able to get a job in this industry at 18 with no experience or would you recommend going to school first.
I think your abilities are still so in demand you should look at getting hired with a third party company like Skyclimbers and get your experience. After a few years you should be trying to get on with a Turbine Manufacturer. Good Luck!
Is there any Turbine Jobs that allow you to bring families
There are quite a few technicians who bring their family on the road. Its not unheard of. Like all unique circumstances it brings challenges with it that you will have to be willing to overcome. Hope this kinda helps. If you want to discuss further feel free to email me! Thank you for your comment.
How often would I be dangling off the side of the turbine or hanging freely. That’s the only part that scares me honestly.
Awesome question. Sadly for the daredevils that basically never happens. However you will be on a completely vertical ladder that does travel the entire distance from ground to nacelle. In a sense you are dangling at a good height. Thanks for watching!
@@theturbinecowboy7971 ok cool. I’m not a daredevil so not having to hang off is just fine for me. I enrolled in school to start a career in wind
Congrats man. Hope school is going well! See you uptower soon enough
Wait I heard you can make $80k-$100k? That’s low pay and not worth it
Hey Gurin. You absolutely can make 80-100k. However at those rates the company expects you to know what you are doing. The pay rates I discuss in my video are more focused on people with no prior experience in the field who would normally have to go to school and enter 10's of thousands of dollars into debt to get into this field. You are getting paid while you train to enter this field where the possibilities of making 6 figures is possible at the higher tech levels. Thanks for your input and reaching out. As I have mentioned to several other commenters I apologize for the delayed response. I have been quite busy with other projects.
@@theturbinecowboy7971 thank you for the reply 🙏 Wish you all the best ❤️