What is a renewable energy technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a renewable energy technician

1. Explore renewable energy technician education requirements

   Most common renewable energy technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   43.2 %

   Associate

   27.3 %

   Master's

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific renewable energy technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Renewable Energy	69.03%
   Ladders	10.54%
   HVAC	6.83%
   Energy Efficiency	6.63%
   Routine Maintenance	4.03%

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3. Complete relevant renewable energy technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New renewable energy technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a renewable energy technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real renewable energy technician resumes.

4. Research renewable energy technician duties and responsibilities

   • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
   • Follow local NEC standards for installations.
   • Evaluate residential HVAC, water heating and lighting systems.
   • Operate instrumentation and telemetry systems comprise of components such as transmitters, recorders, computers, data conditioning and conversion equipment.

5. Apply for renewable energy technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a renewable energy technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams