WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR PEARLAND, TEXAS

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important within many industries across the country. Wind turbines are responsible for generating energy that is more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Given the emphasis on using this type of energy, preparing for a career as a wind turbine technician can be exciting for those who are interested in the field and like to work with their hands. Keep reading to find out how UTI’s wind turbine school can help you get trained to pursue this career!¹

Wind turbine technicians are responsible for servicing and inspecting wind turbine towers to ensure they operate correctly. At UTI Houston, our wind turbine training helps get students up to speed, providing hands-on training in labs that mirror the industry.

The Wind Turbine Technician training program is only 30 weeks and helps prepare students to pursue a career as a wind turbine technician, which is one of the fastest-growing careers in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

If you’re looking for a Texas trade school, ours is a convenient option near Pearland, Texas!

According to the BLS, 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.

Also, the demand for wind technicians is growing! Employment is projected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033.⁶³

Our wind turbine training helps prepare students for entry-level positions. 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

• Wind turbine technician
• Installation technician
• Field service technician

Advanced

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

Interested in seeing our wind turbine school for yourself? Book a campus tour and come talk to our instructors, see our facilities up close, and more. Follow these directions to get from Pearland to UTI Houston (this route has tolls):

1. Get on Sam Houston Tollway W in Houston from TX-35 North. (2.6 mi)
1. Head northeast on TX-35 North/South Main Street toward East Broadway Street. (2.6 mi)
2. Turn left onto TX-8 Beltway West. (0.1 mi)
3. Continue straight to stay on TX-8 Beltway West. (0.4 mi)
4. Use the left lane to keep left. (0.4 mi)
5. Continue onto Texas 8 Beltway Frontage Road. (0.3 mi)
6. Continue onto TX-8 Beltway West. (0.2 mi)
7. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto same Houston Tollway West. (0.3 mi)
2. Continue on Sam Houston Tollway West. Take I-69 and Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road.
1. Merge with Sam Houston Tollway West. (3 mi)
2. Turn right at the fork. (1 mi)
3. Take the exit. (0.7 mi)
4. Slight left. (4.7 mi)
5. Keep left. (3.3 mi)
6. Keep right. (0.1 mi)
7. Merge with State Highway 288 North. (0.7 mi)
8. Take the exit onto I-69. (5.6 mi)
9. Take exit 134 to merge with I-610 West. (1.3 mi)
10. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19B for Hardy Toll Road. (0.4 mi)
11. Continue onto Hardy Toll Road. (12.9 mi)
12. Take the Richy Road exit. (0.3 mi)
3. Continue on East Richey Road to UTI Houston. (1.5 mi)
1. Turn left onto East Richey Road. (0.7 mi)
2. Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.4 mi)
3. Turn right onto Northpark Central Drive. (0.4 mi)
4. Turn right and UTI Houston will on the left. (315 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.