Wind Turbine Technician Resume Samples

Description :

1. Performed diagnostics and repaired as directed by the Site Supervisor.
2. Prepared and maintained proper documentation to support the repairs, to include parts usage and time worked.
3. Performed quality control inspections on repairs and maintenance functions provided by maintenance or repair sub-contractors.
4. Interacted closely with onsite maintenance subcontractor's employees and provided guidance and training when applicable.
5. Prepared timely and concise reports regarding inspections to insure proper steps were taken to remedy any deficiencies. 
6. Assisted with cost control management of the site to include a review of daily service reports which include hours worked, parts usage.
7. Assured that proper procedures were followed by sub-contractor during troubleshooting, repairs, or countermeasure installations.
8. Complied with all Safety policies and procedures and reported any violation of the Site Supervisor immediately.
9. Assisted the Site Supervisor in effectively maintaining parts inventory to include initiation or continuance of inventory stock and issuance system.
10. Attended training courses, seminars, or "on the job" instruction as directed by the Company.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

HS

Description :

1. Worked a part of the crew that increased farm efficiency from 44% to 96%.
2. Routinely ran operational tests on systems, generators, and equipment to reinforce proper functioning and remedy glitches.
3. Performed field diagnostics as well as mechanical and electrical component maintenance and required and replaced components as needed.
4. Provided site support to project managers and served as project lead in their absence.
5. Troubleshot, adjusted, repaired, and/or retrofitted low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment.
6. Associated with wind turbines and the wind farm Identified gaps in safety protocol, implemented effective risk mitigation and provided recommendations to management.
7. Assist in the planning and organizing of daily work plans as well as applied cost/benefit decision making regarding changing a component and scheduling work.
8. Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Troubleshooting & diagnosing complicated Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic systems on C96 2.5MW Clipper while Leading as Team Safety Technician.
2. Utilized cutting torches, hydraulic presses, high-pressure extraction devices, heavy power tools, and liquid nitrogen to remove couplings.
3. Performed annual and biannual Major Maintenances with monthly Oil sampling.
4. Conducted Hydraulic Torque and Tensioning to base/flange and blade T-bolts.
5. Disassemble and reassemble all machine components including bearings and couplings and high-pressure joints (4000+ bar).
6. Performed Generator replacement/inspection/megging.
7. Maintained Personal Job Performance Analysis of complicated components/systems.
8. Performed troubleshooting on SCADA network systems and Tower communications. 
9. Maintained and processed EHS Safety documents, equipment, database, and weekly meeting.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Perform diagnostic to wind turbines as well as repair such turbines as directed by the Site Supervisor.
2. Prepare and maintain proper documentation to support the repairs, to include parts usage and time worked.
3. Assist with new installation and commissioning of Wind Turbines on-site located on an "as needed" basis.
4. Assure proper procedures are followed during troubleshooting, repairs, countermeasure installations, and regularly scheduled maintenance activities.
5. Strive to keep maintenance costs low and quality high.
6. Comply with all Safety policies and procedures and report any violation to the Site Supervisor immediately.
7. Assist the Site Supervisor in effectively maintaining parts inventory to include initiation or continuance of inventory stock.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Mechanical

Description :

1. Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on the variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines.
2. Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel.
3. Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement to' correct malfunctions.
4. Documents all work performed, parts used and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
5. Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
6. Troubleshoot and repair SCADA communication systems.
7. Perform all industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement to correct malfunctions.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials), with minimal supervision.
2. Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
3. Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
4. Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
5. Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
6. Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
7. Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Effectively utilized schematics and blueprints to isolate and repair turbine electrical systems and pad-mount transformers connected to the grid.
2. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems.
3. Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure the proper working condition of the wind turbine.
4. Thoroughly inspected and repaired program systems and components.
5. Scaled wind turbines for inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
6. Performed routine operational testing and calibration of protective relays.
7. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on GE-1.5mw wind turbines.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Complied with safety and environmental standards and policies.
2. Coordinated with teams of technicians for efficiency.
3. Conducted inspections of equipment and devices on a regular basis.
4. Resolved system issues by troubleshooting and replacement activities.
5. Developed accurate and timely reports on the basis of inspections.
6. Collaborated activities of suppliers and contractors to complete work.
7. Maintained working relations with peers and subordinates.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Perform the tasks of maintaining, installing wind turbines, operating tools and turbine equipment.
2. Responsible for replacing oil filters and greasing bearings on a regular basis.
3. Handle the tasks of performing scheduled preventive maintenance on the wind turbines.
4. Responsible for testing torque of wind turbines by using hydraulic and manual torque wrenches.
5. Handle the task of inspecting, repairing or replacing damaged or faulty parts of wind turbine 
6. Install retrofits for various turbines Inspect gearboxes with a borescope and identify any faults.
7. Manage a crew and remain productive from years of experience.
8. Train new workers safe work habits and proper job tasks.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Performed routine annual maintenances on various wind turbines.
2. Performed software and firmware updates and installation.
3. Performed large component replacements including blades, transformers, and generators.
4. Learned what it means to work harder than could have possibly imagined could.
5. Acquired great managerial skills while running own team.
6. Completed tasks in half the time while still maintaining a safe working environment.
7. Install retrofits for various turbines Inspect gearboxes with a borescope and identify any faults.
8. Manage a crew and remain productive from years of experience.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Inspect, offload, inventory all materials, tooling, and equipment.
2. Prep, stage, and organize the site and all tools, rigging, and equipment.
3. Assist the Field Engineer and maintenance techs to perform major corrections, and maintenance on wind turbines.
4. Turbine component replacement; gearbox, blades, blade bearings, main bearing, and generator change-outs Blade calibration.
5. Removal and installation of hub, gearbox, and blade bearing studs and hardware.
6. Removal and installation of all hydraulic brake parts and components.
7. Replaced gaskets and coolant in cooling systems.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

HS

Description :

1. Performed maintenance, inspections, in-depth troubleshooting on down equipment.
2. Monitoring the wind site to ensure turbines were online.
3. Utilizing climbing harness, lanyards, work positioner and lad-safe to climb and work safely on our wind turbines.
4. Read and understand schematics for repairs, operation, and maintenance.
5. Use proper PPE and communication for day to day job plans.
6. Working in extreme heat and cold and long hours when needed.
7. Properly operating and maintaining wind turbines on our site.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Responsible for maintaining and upkeep of turbines at the assigned park.
2. Troubleshot any malfunctions and problems to the turbine system.
3. Responsible for training others on the team and making sure that everybody was on the same page.
4. Built and watched farm progress from the project stage to completion of farm and service contracts.
5. Progressed up the chain of service tech to lead tech, within the first year with the company.
6. First aid and blood born pathogens certs, required work at heights, and manual handling.
7. Utilizing climbing harness, lanyards, work positioner and lad-safe to climb and work safely on our wind turbines.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Work truck inspection, travel to wind site and do status and resets of faulted wind turbines.
2. Determine which turbines need repairs and troubleshooting.
3. Climb turbine to replace and repair parts or components.
4. Troubles shoot electrical A/C & D/C up to 480volts, hydraulics up to 100 bar and mechanical components.
5. Inspected, diagnosed, adjusted or repaired the external and internal components of wind turbines
6. Special projects with crane picking generator, transformer, gearbox, and top control cabinets
7. Perform retrofits and major component repairs and change out with help of 30-100 ton crane(s).
8. Write on log sheets and check the status of turbines on the SCADA program.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Morning safety meetings along with safety equipment inspections.
2. Inventory logged what was grabbed and used, end of day checked tools and parts not used back inventory.
3. Became lead of 4 techs in 3 months after starting and was running only crews in-country finishing 2 towers a day during pitch motor retro campaign. 
4. Attach hoists and pulling gear to rigging in order to lift, move, and position equipment to wind turbines.
5. Assist with work as directed by management and lead large crews as assigned.
6. Participate in on-the-job training with on-site personnel.
7. Create maintenance schedules to maximize turbine production.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on wind turbines while following safety precautions according to OSHA guidelines.
2. Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment to ensure work is performed in a safe manner.
3. Complete and maintain required documentation and records accurately.
4. Maintain inventory of tools, expendables, used parts and spares.
5. Perform all scheduled component maintenance, troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems.
6. Inspect and perform annual servicing of wind turbine generators and components.
7. Ensure proper lubrication, oil, and hydraulic levels.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Maintain operational readiness for wind turbine generators.
2. Inspect and perform annual servicing of wind turbine generators and components.
3. Ensure proper lubrication, oil, and hydraulic levels.
4. Perform turbine blade removal and replacement.
5. Working at heights utilizing proper safety equipment and OSHA guidelines.
6. Reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic prints.
7. Completed yearly proactive services to wind turbines.
8. Inspected, diagnosed, adjusted or repaired the external and internal components of wind turbines
9. Special projects with crane picking generator, transformer, gearbox, and top control cabinets.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults on wind turbines.
2. Worked with large cranes and main component change-outs.
3. Reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic prints.
4. Completed yearly proactive services to wind turbines.
5. Traveled throughout the United States working on wind turbines.
6. Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, working at extreme heights, working with heavy equipment.
7. Perform all scheduled component maintenance, troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems.
8. Learned proper clearance procedure of safe shut down and start-up of a 2.3 MW turbine.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

HS