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WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR GALVESTON, TEXAS

Wind Turbine School Near Galveston, Tx

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If you’re interested in renewable energy, a career as a wind turbine technician might be right up your alley! Wind turbine techs help maintain and repair wind turbines that generate this environmentally friendly source of energy.


UTI’s wind turbine school can help you get trained to pursue this career!1 Keep reading to learn more!

WIND TURBINE TRAINING NEAR GALVESTON, TX

UTI Houston’s 30-week wind turbine training provides hands-on training that mirrors how pros learn in the field.

Over the course of the Wind Turbine Technician training program, students are taught the skills they need to pursue entry-level positions after graduation. Our Texas trade school is located a little over an hour away from Galveston, Texas.

WIND TURBINE COURSES OFFERED

At our wind turbine school, we cover a range of wind topics in our courses, including:

  • Energy Industrial Fundamentals and Safety Compliance
  • Math, OSHA-10 and First Aid
  • Applied Physics and Precision Measuring
  • DC and AC Basic Electricity
  • Advanced Electrical Theory
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Wind Technology and Components
  • Wind Turbine Operation
  • Climb and Rescue

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR GALVESTON, TX

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for wind power technicians in the United States was $61,770 in May 2023.61 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN JOBS IN GALVESTON, TX

Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. Examples of some entry-level and advanced roles include:77

Entry-Level

Advanced

  • Troubleshooting technician.
  • LOTO I & II specialist.
  • Wind farm support specialist.
  • Electrical engineer.
  • Environmental engineer.
  • Materials engineer.

DIRECTIONS FROM GALVESTON, TX, TO UTI HOUSTON

Want to visit our wind turbine school? Book a campus tour! Use the directions below to get from Galveston to UTI Houston (this route has tolls):

  1. Continue to I-45 North. (2.6 mi)
    1. Head south on 27th Street toward Avenue H. (0.2 mi)
    2. Turn right onto Broadway Avenue J. (2.4 mi)
  2. Continue on I-45 North. Take Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road in Harris County. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road. (65.4 mi)
    1. Keep left to continue on I-45 North, follow signs for Houston. (14.4 mi)
    2. Slight right (1.4 mi)
    3. Merge onto Emmett F Lowry Expy. (0.8 mi)
    4. Slight left (1.6 mi)
    5. Merge onto I-45 North (6.4 mi)
    6. Keep left at the fork to continue on Gulf Freeway/Interstate 45 Freeway HOV. (0.8 mi)
    7. Gulf Freeway/Interstate 45 Freeway HOV turns left and becomes I-45 North/Gulf Freeway (18.7 mi)
    8. Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 45 for I-69 South. (2.5 mi)
    9. Merge onto I-69. (3.9 mi)
    10. Take Exit 134 to merge onto I-610 West. (1.3 mi)
    11. Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 19B for Hardy Toll Road. (0.4 mi)
    12. Continue onto Hardy Toll Road. (12.9 mi)
    13. Take the Richey Road exit. (0.3 mi)
  3. Follow East Richey Road, Imperial Valley Drive and Northpark Central Drive to your destination in Houston. (1.5 mi)
    1. Turn left onto East Richey Road. (0.7 mi)
    2. Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.14 mi)
    3. Turn right onto Northpark Central Drive. (0.4 miles)
    4. Turn right. (59 ft)
    5. Turn left and the campus will be on the right. (118 ft)

    Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI HOUSTON CAMPUS LOCATION

533 Northpark Central Drive
    Houston, TX 77073

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
      TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
      W | 10 am & 2 pm
      F&SAT | 10am & 1pm




281-443-6262 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-246-1249 |  Financial Aid
800-325-0354 |  Student Services
281-214-7251 |  Career Services

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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THIS CAMPUS

Want to explore program options outside of wind? We have you covered.

Automotive Technician

Learn how to make repairs on a range of car makes and models. You’ll gain the foundation of knowledge that auto employers are looking for.

Diesel Technician

If you dream of working with big engines, our 45-week Diesel Technology program helps equip you with the skills for a career as a diesel technician.7

Welding Technology

In less than 9 months, you can learn the 4 main arc welding processes used in the industry and various other methods for a career as a welder.

Collision Repair & Refinish Technology

Collision repair technicians play the important role of helping to fix and repair vehicles, and you can learn the skills for the industry in our 51- to 54-week program.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial maintenance technicians perform diagnostics, test damaged parts, clean and lubricate machinery, and much more! Prepare for a career in the industry with our training program.

Airframe & Powerplant

Our Airframe & Powerplant program combines hands-on and classroom education to teach students topics like aircraft troubleshooting and powerplant lubrication systems.79

HVACR Technician

In our HVACR program, we cover topics like fundamentals of refrigeration, heating systems and air conditioning. Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as HVACR technicians.

Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Technician

Primary areas of non-destructive testing like eddy current, ultrasound and radiography, and magnetic particle are covered during our 9-month program.

Robotics and Automation Technician

Our Robotics & Automation program is designed to help students prepare to pursue roles like maintenance technicians, robotics and automation technicians, and more.

STUDENT SERVICES

UTI Houston has a range of support services that can help students throughout their trade school experience.

Housing Assistance

Our team connects students with housing providers Compass Rose Student Housing Services (CRSH) to assist them in finding the right place to live while they’re in school!

Career Services

Our Career Services team helps students find employment opportunities, whether they’re in school or a graduate.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid team is here to assist students who qualify identify available options to help fund their trade school tuition.10

GET WIND TURBINE TRAINING NEAR GALVESTON, TEXAS

If you’re ready to train as a wind turbine technician, why not enroll in our wind turbine school?

Need more info? Request more information to connect with one of our Admissions Reps!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.61) The Wind Technician training program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Wind Turbine Service Technicians as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians, such as installation technicians and field service technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is available at https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#. Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled wind turbine technicians in North Carolina is $34.35 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Wind Turbine Service Technicians). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $32.45 and $31.97, respectively.63) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Wind Turbine Technicians, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/wind-turbine-technicians.htm. BLS projects total employment will increase from 11,400 in 2023 to 18,200 in 2033. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.79) UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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