Austin Williams
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of complex electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving quality results. Reliable with an adaptable and continuously growing skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering optimal and reliable repairs and improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Service Electrician
Big State Electric
04.2024 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in commercial settings with contracts for AT&T, University of Texas, Whole Foods and Whataburger in the Central Texas Region.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using advanced testing equipment and tools to include multimeters, megohmmeter. phase rotation meters and circuit tracers.
- Demonstrated versatility, working on a variety of project types including lighting installations, panel upgrades, generator installs, and system rewiring tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing high-voltage installations.
Major Correctives Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinates with site technicians, management contractors, and crane vendors for the replacement of major wind turbine components across multiple wind turbine platforms.
- Disseminates field lead reports, brief crews of up to 30 technicians on job specific tasks, safety measures, lift-plans, tooling, job scope, time-lines and logistics.
- Certified OSHA rigging inspector and crane signaler; verify rigging certifications, requirements, configuration, weight limits and angles for safe lifting operations.
- Performs mechanical tasks with torquing equipment and verifies quality of hardware being used on the wind turbine.
- Proficient in reading schematics and reassembling electrical, hydraulic, gear oil and coolant connections, running diagnostics, troubleshooting faults across systems and returning wind turbines to operational status.
- Pivotal in collaborating and developing safe lifting and major corrective procedures for the SG4X platform for gearbox, blade and main-bearing replacements.
Service Technician I
Vestas Americas
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 159 V-80 Mark 3 and 6 wind turbines
- Efficiently troubleshot and repaired electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components to maximize peak energy production
- Responsible for keeping daily logs and services performed/ materials used resulting in 100% inventory accuracy throughout wind site
- Comprehends engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas for turbine troubleshooting
- Utilizes fall arrest systems, 100% tie-off, positioning lanyards, chain hoists, winches, and proper rigging techniques to maneuver person, tools, and heavy equipment in a safe manner with no incidents or damaged equipment
- Demonstrated ability to climb 3-4 turbines daily in harsh weather conditions
- Supported Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and solution
- Completed required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
- Performed in all areas of site operations with minimal supervision
- Diagnosed, recommended, and implemented solutions to complex issues to optimize production output
Maintenance Technician
GKN Driveline
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical systems and equipment involved in the manufacturing of heavy frame wheels
- Responsible for a wide variety of duties including, planned maintenance of driveline machinery, fabrication, electrical repair, installation, and building repair
- Installed replacement parts and components as well as entire systems with a 96% efficiency rating
- Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and
recommend solutions - Ensured that cost-effective decisions were made to meet company standards and expectations
- Reported all health, safety, environmental and equipment damage incidents immediately
Custom Machinist
Satern Custom Machining Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed forged steel bars into high accuracy rifle barrels using a variety of machines and hands on craftsmanship
- Operated and maintained up to 5 different mill and lathe machines to fabricate hundreds of quality rifle barrels
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications up to 1/1000th's of an inch
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines, and mills, planers, shapers, and grinders during the individual stages of a barrel processing
Cafe Supervisor
The Southern Station Cafe
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service to thousands of customers
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and promoted items based on customers preferences and restaurant specials
- Team Trainer, developing quality team members to high-performance goals
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships structured on a team oriented focus to exceed restaurant goals
- Provided friendly and attentive food service while demonstrating genuine hospitality and a thorough knowledge of menu items to guests
- Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift
- Managed daily and weekly inventory, pre-prepared food items for ease and quality of service
Special Planner
United States Air Force
02.2011 - 06.2017
- Supervised 20 personnel in the movement of general and special cargo on over 3,200 aircraft annually within the Defense Transportation System
- Managed disposal of air generated waste abating $300K penalty risk while enforcing United States Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Quarantine standards
- Handled Arms Ammunition and Explosives, hazardous materials (classes 1-9), signature service and registered mail
- Coordinated movement of cargo on over 3,000 aircraft yearly utilizing a $4.3 million fleet of Material Handling Equipment
- Performed daily inventories, updated cargo database using reports to reflect 100% accountability of all cargo on-hand
- Inspected and operated forklifts, hand jacks, and material handling
equipment. ( Lift capacities; 4K, 6K, 10K, 10K All Terrain, and 13K pounds) - Inspected cargo and mail to ensure proper and accurate documentation, weight, marking and labeling requirements for airlift system
- Air Terminal Operations Center Supervisor; guided movement of 8,000
passengers, 7,000 tons of military cargo on 650 missions in 188 days - Sustained hi-operations tempo with a 94% Aircraft Departure Reliability Rate within the United States Central Command
- Investigated 7,000 shipments of Arms Ammunition and Explosives, hazardous materials, and signature service shipments annually
- Performed duties as an Explosive Safety Representative for Terminal High Altitude Air Defense systems
- Oversaw movement of 4 missiles worth $44,000,000 ensuring safety and
explosive handling requirements were met - Vigorously recycled 2,000 expendable passenger comfort items; slashed fleet service supply orders by 6% saving $4,000 in annual spending
Education
Associate of Science - Wind Energy and Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA05.2019
Skills
- Maintenance & Repair
- Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Light and Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rope Access and Rescue
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Project Management & Planning
- Field Supervision
- Easily Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation & Reporting in Microsoft Suite
- Ability to work autonomously and in team environments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Working with Vendors
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Policy & Regulatory Compliance
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Accustomed to Adverse Weather Conditions
- Time Management Skills
- Promoting a positive safety culture
- Strong analytical skills & Strategic thinking
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- OSHA Certified Rigger and Signaler
- NFP 70E
- AME High Voltage Safety
- AHA Heartsaver - First Aid AED CPR
- LEAN 6 Sigma Green Belt
- GWO Access and Rescue at Heights
- NC3
- Electric Tool & Tool Safety
- Hand Tool Safety
- Testing with Multi-meter
- Tools at Height and Drop prevention
- Electric and HyTorque EH
- Torque and Tensioning Theory
Timeline
Commercial Service Electrician
Big State Electric
04.2024 - Current
Major Correctives Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
03.2021 - 05.2023
Service Technician I
Vestas Americas
06.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance Technician
GKN Driveline
01.2019 - 06.2019
Custom Machinist
Satern Custom Machining Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2018
Cafe Supervisor
The Southern Station Cafe
06.2017 - 08.2018
Special Planner
United States Air Force
02.2011 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Wind Energy and Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College