DTE Energy
Breckenridge, MI USA
“Any bad day I’ve had at work—if I’m getting frustrated or upset, I’ve had a long week and I just need a breather—I’ll go on top [of the turbine] and that’s an instant emotional change.”
Wind Turbine Technician
I maintain wind turbines that provide energy to the greater population.
I'm stationary right now, so I go into the same office every day. Unless one of the towers is down or needs attention, I stay in the office getting caught up on work orders and maintaining the shop. Other wind turbine technicians can be travelers. They'll start their day in the office to pick up any supplies before heading out to the wind tower. They'll primarily work inside the tower but may also have to go up to the top of the tower to work.
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