Compare Wind Turbine Service Technicians & Ship Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

2 related certifications

Certification for Ship Engineers
Ship Engineers

36 related certifications

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