Train for a Career as a Wind Turbine Technician at UTI Houston
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Why UTI's Electrical & Wind Turbine Training?
Choosing UTI for your electrical and wind turbine training means you're investing in a program designed to meet the growing demand for renewable energy professionals. UTI's Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology program blends hands-on training and industry-relevant instruction.
You’ll kick things off by learning the essentials of construction-focused electrical work, like residential wiring, circuits and safety practices. Once you've honed those skills, you’ll dive into wind energy, discovering how to troubleshoot and repair turbines, understand how they operate and perform climb and rescue exercises.
UTI has strong industry relationships, comprehensive curriculum and a focus on real-world skills. Students benefit from expert instructors, industry-aligned labs and a career-focused education that aligns with employer expectations. With UTI, you're not just learning a trade—you’re preparing for a future in a growing field.
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Electrical & Wind Turbine Courses Offered at UTI Houston
As a student in the Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology program at our Houston campus, you'll gain the fundamental skills needed to maintain and repair wind turbine technology. Key skills students learn include construction-related electrical work like residential and commercial wiring, circuits and safety practices. They'll also focus on wind turbine troubleshooting and maintenance, operations, renewable energy devices and more.
Your training will cover critical topics such as turbine electrical systems, mechanical components, safety protocols and more. Courses covered in the program include:
- Introduction to Technical Trades
- Electrical Wiring
- Applied Math and Measuring Tools
- Electrical Applications
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Advanced Electrical and Controls
- Electrical and Electronics Troubleshooting
- Renewable Energy and Control Devices
- Wind Turbine Components
- Wind Turbine Operations, Climb & Rescue / GWO - BST
Career Outlook for Wind Turbine Technicians in Houston, Texas
Most of our grads start out prepared to work as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with experience and hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:
- Wind turbine technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
Entry-level
- Troubleshooting technician
- LOTO I & II specialist
- Wind farm support specialist
- Electrical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Materials engineer
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Visit the UTI Houston Campus
UTI’s Houston campus is just minutes from some of the area's top attractions, including downtown Houston, Lake Conroe and NASA’s Johnson Space Center—plenty to explore between classes!
CAMPUS LOCATION
721 Lockhaven Drive
Houston, Texas 77073
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
281-443-6262 | Campus
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Jump-start Your Journey With UTI!
If you’re looking to enter the renewable energy industry, UTI’s Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology program is a great place to start. In just eight months, you can gain the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue an entry-level role in this fast-growing field. With expert instructors, industry-relevant training and a focus on safety and real-world experience, UTI prepares you to climb—literally and figuratively—toward a future in wind energy.
Want to get started? Request more info or fill out an application today!