Benjamin Chancey

• As part of a technical crew, we are tasked with replacing many of the major components of a wind turbine, (including blades, complete rotor systems, main shaft, gearbox, complete drive train systems, generators, complete nacelle housing), through coordination with crane services and other various site specific regulators and management.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
• Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
• Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
• Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge.
• Understanding rigging systems for various components for crane lifting
• Understanding how to communicate with crane operators and call crane movements with proper hand signals
• Climbing wind turbine towers on a daily basis
• Maintaining an understanding of major component removal and installation
• Operations of man lifts and telehandlers for various job specifics for ground work needs.
• Traveling throughout the United States to numerous wind turbine providing efficient work with a field services team.
• Understanding Tooling and Torque systems and job specific torque specifications
• Understanding various hardware needs and specifications according to the work procedures provided for various wind turbine makes and models
• Responsible for daily time sheet entries
• Maintaining assigned Personal Protective Equipment through daily inspections and company required monthly inspections for all safety gear and rescue systems that are provided for up tower team usage.
• Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Training and Job Specific Certifications :

Confined Space Entry Authorized Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized Person

Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized Person: Rollgliss R550

Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized Person: Skylotec Milan Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized Person: Tractel Derope

Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized Person: TSL SRK-11/SPARK

Fall Protection & Rescue Authorized person: TSL SRK-11/SPARK/BEK Fire Awareness and Portable Fire Extinguishers (Hands On)

First Aid/CPR/AED GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)

Lockout/Tagout Awareness Certification NFPA 70E w/ Practical

OSHA 10 General Industry Qualified Rigger and Signal Person

• As a blade technician, I was tasked with maintaining and repairing the rotor blades through various fiber glass work techniques.
• Through weathering damage and structural damages that occur over time, we maintained the integrity of the rotor blades to ensure continued production for many turbines in various wind turbine sites throughout the United States.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while working in a blade repair basket at high altitudes.
• Understanding how to operate blade repair baskets. Baskets are used in wind turbine blade repair for safe and efficient access to the blades for maintenance and repair work. They are typically attached to the turbine tower or crane and provide a platform for technicians to reach different parts of the blades.

• Perform multiple field tasks including JSA, Inventory of supplies, Monthly inspections of PPE and other field equipment.
• Completed many turbine blade repairs on suspended platforms and on ground.
• Hold ENSA Bundle 3 Certificate

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Managed over 20 employees at 18 locations, providing guidance and leadership.
• Correctly closed out invoices for over 150 sales daily.
• Completed weekly payroll, ensuring that all staff were paid correctly and on time.
• Ordered tools and materials needed for each work site, ensuring that all locations could complete their work.
• Made all final hiring decisions and considered recommendations of location managers.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

• Repaired windshields at various locations throughout the Houston area.
• Supervised a team of 10 windshield technicians at 5 locations, managing and maintaining a high quality of work and customer service.

• Completed repairs of damaged windshields.
• Provided excellent customer service, answering customer questions and making repair recommendations.

• Checked and maintained thousands of valves and pipes, looking for leaks and signs of damage.
• Climbed 200-foot-tall towers while wearing heavy equipment and proper personal protective equipment.
• Accurately logged all readings daily into database for review and follow up action.

Wind Turbine and Telecom Technician Diploma

• Earned ENSA Safe Climbing and Rescue, OSHA 10, HYTORC and MEDIC First Aid (First Aid/CPR/AED) certifications
• Trained in a wide range of wind turbine operations, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Studied and applied knowledge of AC/DC circuits, intermediate hydraulics, mechanical power transmission, and PLC controls including temperature, pressure, and mechanical sensors
• Used Fluke multimeter and insulation testers and utilized lockout-tagout and machine safety procedures
• Received hands-on training with hydraulic, electric, and mechanical torque and tensioning tools and Level I and 2 rigging
• Learned and practiced correct signalperson signals
• Trained in unreachable rescue and suspension trauma mitigation, safe access, safe evacuation, ladder rescue, vertical tower climbing, and job hazard analysis
• Completed training in time management, taking direction, collaboration, professional communication, organization, and leadership
• Learned machine installation principles including leveling, soft foot, runout and end float, gear ratio, and rough and laser alignment
• Wrote technical documents including JHA, lockout-tagout, service reports, Near Miss Reports, and inspection reports