Maintaining America's Growing Offshore Wind Industry

摘要

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF America's growing offshore wind industry is a task that requires wind technicians to overcome obstacles not seen on land. Unique challenges on this job start with the need for experienced, land-based crews to undergo offshore marine safety training. Once training is finished, the workday starts early; boats leave at 6 in the morning, with days stretching 12-14 hours (including several hours of boat travel). "It takes a long time to get out there, so your sheer daylight hours are cut," said a crew member.