Prior experience in the wind energy industry, such as an internship, volunteering, or a part-time job, is useful.
Desirable skills and personality traits vary for the wide range of workers in the wind energy industry. For example, wind turbine technicians need strong mechanical skills, good hand-eye coordination, good communication skills, and no fear of heights or working in confined spaces. Engineers and scientists must be creative, good problem solvers, and strong communicators, enjoy conducting research, and have excellent technical and scientific ability.
Key traits of all successful workers include strong communication skills, good organizational and time-management skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a willingness to continue to learn throughout one’s career.
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