offshore-renewable-energy-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — offshore renewable energy technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-9081.00 (Wind Turbine Service Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3119; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

• Assemble structural components.
• Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Measure equipment outputs.
• Repair green energy equipment or systems.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Train customers in the use of products.
• Train others in operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.