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Christopher Dulaney

Bangs,Texas

Summary

Resourceful Lead Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project management. Strong at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician

Runenergy
Abilene, Texas
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs of wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Conducted inspections on towers, nacelles, hubs, blades and other equipment for safety compliance.
  • Identified potential problems with the turbines and took corrective action to maintain operations.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were observed during routine operation of the turbines.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to wind turbine systems.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding repair, and maintenance activities.
  • Developed detailed reports outlining findings from inspections and completed repairs or maintenance work.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service activities performed onsite at each turbine location.
  • Analyzed data collected from sensors located throughout the turbine system to identify potential issues before they occur.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, for repair work on the turbines.
  • Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, and multimeters to insure equipment is working correctly
  • Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
  • Maintained tool and spare part inventories to assist repair, installation and replacement services.

Welder 2

Barr fabrication
Brownwood, Texas
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bangs High School
Bangs, TX
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology

TSTC
Brownwood

Skills

  • System Testing
  • Schematics Interpretation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • System Maintenance
  • System Diagnostics and Repair
  • Standards Adherence
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Safety Compliance
  • Component Replacement
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Operation Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Equipment

Timeline

Lead Technician

Runenergy
11.2021 - Current

Welder 2

Barr fabrication
02.2018 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Bangs High School

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology

TSTC

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