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Wind Turbine Technician

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by BCTacoma, Jul 23, 2010.

  1. Jul 23, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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    BCTacoma

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    Just curious to see if there is anyone working in the Wind Industry ? Canada/USA/Europe ?
     
    BCTacoma, Jul 23, 2010
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  2. Jul 25, 2010 at 10:56 PM
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    no one ?
     
    BCTacoma, Jul 25, 2010
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  3. Aug 16, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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    BCTacoma

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    bump
     
    BCTacoma, Aug 16, 2010
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  4. Aug 16, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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    08pretaco

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    id like to, i need a job lol
     
    08pretaco, Aug 16, 2010
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  5. Aug 16, 2010 at 9:48 PM
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    OME 881 coils with OME nitrochargers shocks up front. TC UCA's OME Dakars with extra leaf in the rear. Warn 8000 winch with 80ft custom braided synth line. Custom 60ft synth extension. All pro tube bumper, Hi-lift jack, Safari Snorkel, Wilco tiregate. 2019 Jeep JLUR.
    I do. I work on the gas turbine side of the plant but we also do the gear boxes for the wind units
     
    Matic, Aug 16, 2010
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  6. Aug 16, 2010 at 11:16 PM
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    Right on. I'm heading to Lethbridge Alberta in september for their Wind Turbine Technician program. It's more to do with the service and maintenance in the field.
     
    BCTacoma, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. Aug 17, 2010 at 4:23 AM
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    There is no way I could do that, I am not comfortable at all with heights.
     
    StandingCow, Aug 17, 2010
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  8. Aug 18, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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    Ya, 200 plus feet up is no joke for sure. But im ready for it.
     
    BCTacoma, Aug 18, 2010
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  9. Aug 18, 2010 at 5:23 PM
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    Close....I'm a wrecker driver!
     
    chopper, Aug 18, 2010
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  10. Jan 1, 2014 at 11:10 PM
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    I'm going to school to be a wind turbine tech hopefully will be working by March
     
    jamesrenoallen, Jan 1, 2014
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  11. Jan 1, 2014 at 11:37 PM
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    how long is the Program? im currently attending Northwest renewable energy institute in Vancouver Wa and its only 6 months long and you get hired out the door when you graduate. i am already a certified climber/rescuer by ENSA north america thanks to the school and i have only been there for 4 months so far
     
    jamesrenoallen, Jan 1, 2014
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