Wind turbines play a pivotal role in generating cost-effective and eco-friendly energy. A career as a wind turbine technician can be an exciting way to get involved with renewable energy!
UTI’s wind turbine school is designed to help train students to pursue entry-level jobs in the wind industry.1 Continue reading to learn more!
WIND TURBINE TRAINING NEAR SPRING, TX
If you’re looking for a Texas trade school, UTI Houston is a great option.
Our Wind Turbine Technician training program is designed to help prepare students to pursue entry-level positions in wind. Not only are they trained hands-on, but graduates gain theoretical knowledge needed for the industry.
With wind technician employment projected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s a great time to take the first step toward a career in wind!63
WIND TURBINE COURSES OFFERED
The curriculum at our wind turbine school helps teach students from the ground up. There is a range of wind topics covered:
- 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 SPRING, TX
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.
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN JOBS IN SPRING, TX
Our wind turbine training helps prepare graduates to pursue entry-level positions such as:
Entry-Level
- Wind turbine technician.
- Installation technician.
- Field service technician.
As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work, and land advanced roles including:77
- Troubleshooting technician.
- LOTO I & II specialist.
- Wind farm support specialist.
- Electrical engineer.
- Environmental engineer.
- Materials engineer.
DIRECTIONS FROM SPRING, TX, TO UTI HOUSTON
Come check out our wind turbine school! Book a campus tour to see our labs and classrooms up close. Follow these directions to get from Spring to UTI Houston (this route has tolls):
- Get on Hardy Toll Road from West Hardy Road and East Louetta Road. (1.4 mi)
- Head south on East Hardy Road toward Spring School Road. (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Spring School Road. (144 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto West Hardy Road. (0.4 mi)
- Turn right. (0.2 mi)
- Slight right onto East Louetta Road. (0.4 mi)
- Turn right. (128 ft)
- Take the ramp onto Hardy Toll Road. (0.3 mi)
- Follow Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road. (5.4 mi)
- Merge with Hardy Toll Road. (5 mi)
- Take the Richey Road exit. (0.3 mi)
- Follow East Richey Road, Imperial Valley Drive and Northpark Central Drive to your destination in Houston. (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto East Richey Road. (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Northpark Central Drive. (0.4 mi)
- Turn right and the campus will be on the left. (315 ft)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI HOUSTON CAMPUS LOCATION
721 Lockhaven Drive
Houston, Texas 77073
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
281-443-6262 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THIS CAMPUS
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
UTI will connect students with housing advisors at Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) who can help them find housing options that work for them.
Career Services
Whether it’s searching for a part-time job while in school or job opportunities after graduation, our Career Services team is here to help!
Financial Aid
Eligible students can explore options available for funding trade school tuition for those who qualify with the assistance of our Financial Aid team.10
GET WIND TURBINE TRAINING NEAR SPRING, TEXAS
Ready to get going with wind turbine training? Enroll today or request more information to connect with an Admissions Representative!