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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wind-tech-career--7172850/support.]]>enBusiness© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Outhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21e5c68bf3209b521d622162639e86a7.jpghttps://www.senseofthisshit.comThu, 20 Aug 2026 06:03:16 +0000BlakeLet's Work This Sh*t Outwind@senseofthisshit.comWind Tech Career is a wind technician career podcast for trade students and career switchers entering renewables—GWO, travel rotations, and pay vs oilfield—not industry news digests. We own GWO training path basics, travel rotation realities, pay...
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Key takeaways:
- Prioritize GWO training to gain site access quickly rather than collecting unrelated tickets
- Highlight specific safety examples and equipment handling from past roles in your application
- Confirm rotation schedules like two weeks on/off before accepting offers
- Compare total compensation including per diem and overtime against your current pay
- Reach out to contractors with your mechanical background and GWO status for faster entry

Tune in to avoid common stalls and start your wind career transition with clear next steps this month.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at prettyscumbag.nick@gmail.com.
https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>62b4cea0-420b-5a30-9f61-fd7abde21828Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:09 +0000BlakeIn this episode, Blake breaks down the real barriers facing trades and oilfield workers switching into wind energy roles in 2026. He explains why GWO Basic Safety Training is the fastest way to meet hiring standards, how to map your existing...
Key takeaways:
- Prioritize GWO training to gain site access quickly rather than collecting unrelated tickets
- Highlight specific safety examples and equipment handling from past roles in your application
- Confirm rotation schedules like two weeks on/off before accepting offers
- Compare total compensation including per diem and overtime against your current pay
- Reach out to contractors with your mechanical background and GWO status for faster entry

Tune in to avoid common stalls and start your wind career transition with clear next steps this month.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at prettyscumbag.nick@gmail.com.
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Key takeaways:
- GWO modules open doors but require proactive outreach to multiple service contractors for placement
- Expect 2-on/2-off rotations with remote-site logistics, extended travel, and the need for reliable transport
- Pay combines hourly base, per diem, and OT rather than a fixed salary—build a budget that covers both home and away weeks
- Valid driver’s license, passport, and sturdy boots speed up hiring; advanced certifications like blade repair boost rates later

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at wind@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>e64a72ad-83eb-442a-bd8e-40ecb808c98bSun, 12 Jul 2026 04:56:19 +0000BlakeIn this episode, Blake breaks down the practical entry path for trade students and career switchers moving into wind tech. He explains why GWO basic safety training serves as the fastest door-opener, what real rotation schedules look like in the...
Key takeaways:
- GWO modules open doors but require proactive outreach to multiple service contractors for placement
- Expect 2-on/2-off rotations with remote-site logistics, extended travel, and the need for reliable transport
- Pay combines hourly base, per diem, and OT rather than a fixed salary—build a budget that covers both home and away weeks
- Valid driver’s license, passport, and sturdy boots speed up hiring; advanced certifications like blade repair boost rates later

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at wind@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>330career-change,career-switchers,certification,entry-path,gwo,job-hunt,networking,overtime,pay-vs-oilfield,per-diem,renewable-energy,rotation-schedule,safety-training,technician,technician-career,trade-skills,travel-rotations,wind-energy,wind-farm,wind-turbinefalse11full