WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR SUGAR LAND, TEXAS

Across the nation, renewable energy is gaining popularity among numerous industries. Wind turbines are key contributors to generating eco-friendly energy, and wind turbine technicians help ensure they run properly.

With the increasing focus on utilizing this type of energy, embarking on a journey toward becoming a wind turbine technician can be exciting. In fact, it’s one of the fastest-growing careers in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Want to learn more? Keep reading and get insight into how UTI’s wind turbine school can help you get trained to pursue this career!¹

UTI Houston’s wind turbine training gets students up to speed on the ins and outs of repairing, maintaining and servicing wind turbines. These skills play a key role in supporting renewable energy!

The Wind Turbine Technician training program lasts 30 weeks and covers topics relevant to the industry, helping to prepare graduates to become a part of the next generation of wind turbine technicians.

If you’ve been looking for a Texas trade school, UTI Houston is the way to go!

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.

Our wind turbine training helps prepare graduates to pursue entry-level positions, such as:

• 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. Examples of some advanced-level roles include:⁷⁷

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

If you want to come check out our wind turbine school, it’s simple to book a campus tour. Follow these directions to get from Sugar Land to UTI Houston (this route has tolls):

1. Take I-69/US-59 North and Sam Houston Tollway North to North freeway Service Road in Houston. Take Exit 64 from I-45 North. (39.1 mi)
1. Head southwest on I-69. (0.2 mi)
2. Take Exit 108 toward Sweetwater Boulevard/First Colony Boulevard. .(0.2 mi)
3. Sharp left to stay on US-59 Frontage Road. (0.6 mi)
4. Use the left lane to take the I-69 North/US-59 North ramp. (0.3 mi)
5. Merge with I-69 North/US-59 North. (5.6 mi)
6. Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 115 to merge with Sam Houston Tollway North. (27.1 mi)
7. Continue onto TX-8 Beltway East/Sam Houston Tollway East. (0.3 mi)
8. Use the right 2 lanes to take the I-45 North/I-45 South exit toward Dallas/Downtown. (0.2 mi)
9. Use any lane to take the Interstate 45 ramp to Dallas. (1.4 mi)
10. Merge with I-45 North. (2.5 mi)
2. Take east Richey Road to Woodham Drive toward UTI Houston. (0.9mi)
1. Merge with north Freeway Service Road. (0.1 mi)
2. Turn right onto East Richey Road. (0.5 mi)
3. Turn right onto Woodham Drive. (0.2 mi)
4. Turn right. (72 ft)
5. Turn left and UTI Houston will be on the right. (200 ft)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.