WIND TURBINE SCHOOL NEAR PASADENA, TX: START YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

In Houston, Universal Technical Institute is a Texas trade school that offers wind energy training and education. Graduates of our seven-month wind turbine school can seek entry-level positions as wind technicians.¹

The Wind Turbine Technician program at UTI Houston helps students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work in the wind energy field. Through training involving industry-aligned equipment and technology, our students are taught to manage the installation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines, preparing them for real-world challenges. Graduates earn diplomas.

The wind energy industry involves hands-on work, opportunity for adventure and the satisfaction of working in the sustainable energy movement.

Skilled wind turbine technicians are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts more than 2,000 estimated average annual wind turbine technician job openings in the United States.⁶⁹

Wind turbine training grads are prepared to become entry-level wind turbine technicians or other entry-level roles such as:

• Wind turbine technician.
• Installation technician.
• Field service technician.

As with any industry, over time, wind turbine technicians may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced wind technology careers:

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

Exploring job opportunities in Pasadena? If you’re a UTI graduate and student looking for new challenges in the industry, contact our Career Services team.

Considering a visit to UTI Houston? Find out how to get a closer look at our trade school:

1. Get on Texas 225 West/Highway 225 West. (2.0)
1. Head north on Main Street toward Hawthrone. (1.4 miles)
2. Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road. (0.4 miles)
3. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Texas 225 West/Highway 225 West. (0.2 miles)
2. Take Interstate 610 North and Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road. (27.5 miles)
1. Merge onto Texas 225 West/Highway 225 West. (2.6 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to merge onto Interstate 610 North. (11.2 miles)
3. Use the right two lanes to take exit 19B for Hardy Toll Road. (0.4 miles)
4. Continue onto Hardy Toll Road. (12.9 miles)
5. Take the Richey Road exit. (0.3 miles)
3. Follow East Richey Road, Imperial Valley Drive and Northpark Central Drive to your destination in Houston. (1.5 miles)
1. Turn left onto East Richey Road. (0.7 miles)
2. Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.4 miles)
3. Turn right onto Northpark Central Drive. (0.4 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.