Career Details

Small Wind Associate

Description

As the market grows for Photovoltaic, Solar Heating, and Small Wind technologies, individuals with a NABCEP Associate Credential enhance their employment opportunities with distinguished resumes. Employers have confidence they are hiring or promoting someone who is committed to the profession, and who has a proven understanding of the basic terms and operational aspects of a Photovoltaic, Solar Heating or Small Wind system. Passing a NABCEP Associate exam qualifies an individual to design, sell, install, or maintain systems in a supervised capacity.

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

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Certificates

Certificate name

Small Wind Installer - Level 1

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

Core

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Median Annual Income

$133,560

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Median Annual Income

$61,550

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

RealisticConventional

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Median Annual Income

$48,800

Projected Job Growth

+48 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

RealisticConventional

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Median Annual Income

$96,600

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

RealisticConventionalInvestigative

Geothermal Technicians

Median Annual Income

$46,500

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

RealisticConventionalInvestigative

Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Median Annual Income

$104,750

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

RealisticConventional

Power Plant Operators

Median Annual Income

$97,010

Projected Job Growth

-9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

RealisticConventional

Biomass Plant Technicians

Median Annual Income

$97,010

Projected Job Growth

-9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

RealisticConventional

Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Median Annual Income

$97,010

Projected Job Growth

-9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.

RealisticConventionalInvestigative

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Median Annual Income

$67,640

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

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