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Craig Gauthe

Houston

Summary

Results-driven and focused Technician successful at prioritizing safety, promoting cost-effective solutions and exceeding customer expectations. Thorough and equipped with strong attention to detail and ability to recognize potential issues before problems occur. Highly alert while performing job tasks and determined problem-solver. Expertise in database management, troubleshooting, and technical writing. Successful at managing projects to optimize performance and contribute to financial goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wind Blade Repair Technician

Invenergy LLC
08.2021 - 03.2025
  • Continuously refined personal skills and techniques through ongoing training, and company conferences.
  • Performed composite repairs on wind blades.
  • Maximized repair quality through meticulous attention to detail when assessing damage and selecting appropriate methods for restoration.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing clear communication throughout the repair process and delivering results within specified deadlines.
  • Strengthened teamwork among technicians by fostering open communication channels, sharing best practices, and encouraging collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports upon completion of repairs for client review and sign-off, fostering transparency and trust between the technician team and customers.
  • Supported company''s growth initiatives by participating in training sessions for new technicians joining the team.
  • Improved overall safety standards with consistent adherence to industry guidelines and best practices during repairs.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols during work at height activities, ensuring proper use of fall protection equipment and adherence to rescue plans.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Assisted local WTG technicians with regular maintenance duties including puck repair, bearing greasing, bolt torquing.
  • Performed additional tasks including tower cleaning, deck bolt and ladder repair.
  • Participated as company's authorized rescue at heights trainer.
  • Worked with Major Component team to replace gear boxes and main bearings.

Supervisor, SPRAT Lvl 3

City Wide Building Services
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
  • Developed safe rigging designs for work on rope, including rescue plan.
  • Installed swing stages, performed inspections as competent person.

Rope Access Program Administrator, SPRAT Lvl 3

Total Safety Inc
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Helped develop and implement rope access program, with written policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment. Including fire water deluge systems at oil refinery units, and taking Asbestos samples from insulated pipes.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Engineering Technician IV

Building Exterior Solutions, A Terracon Company
03.2012 - 02.2020
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports including specifications review
  • Managed large scale logistics projects
  • Performed ASTM testing for roof, wall, window, anchor, fastener, masonry, handrails, etc
  • Performed construction observations and developed reports
  • Taught SPRAT level 1,2 and 3 training courses along with fall protection classes
  • Other job responsibilities included Project Manager, Senior Architectural Testing Technician, Fleet Manager, Warehouse Manager, Local Safety Coordinator, Rope Access Program Manager, Drone Pilot, Aerial Work Platform and Suspended Scaffold Operator, Equipment fabricator, Equipment Calibration, Building Envelope Consulting
  • Voting member on SPRAT equipment specifications sub committee for 3 years
  • Alternate ANSI sub committee member for company
  • Facilities recipient for the Terracon 2018 Outstanding Contributor Award in Field / Lab

SPRAT Lvl 3

Abseilon USA
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with wind turbine farm owner, to install vortex generater fin stickers to improve energy production.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Rigger

Upstage Center Inc.
03.2007 - 09.2013
  • Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
  • Operated equipment such as boom lifts and scissor lifts
  • Setup and load out for concerts, sports, corporate events, and clubs including show call
  • Performed additional duties as climber, forklift operator, spot light operator, light focusing, camera operator, and stage hand
  • Installed 70 ton rig for Houston Live Stock and Rodeo concert at NRG Stadium
  • Assembled U2 band 150 foot spider structure in Dallas. Houston, and Oklahoma City
  • Installed football field for Texans ground crew
  • Spot light operator for Houston Rockets
  • Fixed hockey net mid air for Houston Aeros

Education

GED -

Klein Oak High School
Spring, TX
12.2001

Skills

  • Strong leader
  • Testing
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical plan execution aptitude
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Rope Access
  • Safety

Certification

  • SPRAT III
  • Construction Document Technologist
  • Suspended Scaffolding Competent Person
  • Boom Lift and Scissor Lift Operator
  • Suspended Scaffolding Operator
  • OSHA 30 and 10 hr
  • First Aid, CPR, AED
  • TWIC card

Timeline

Wind Blade Repair Technician

Invenergy LLC
08.2021 - 03.2025

Supervisor, SPRAT Lvl 3

City Wide Building Services
11.2020 - 06.2021

Rope Access Program Administrator, SPRAT Lvl 3

Total Safety Inc
02.2020 - 09.2020

SPRAT Lvl 3

Abseilon USA
09.2019 - 10.2019

Engineering Technician IV

Building Exterior Solutions, A Terracon Company
03.2012 - 02.2020

Rigger

Upstage Center Inc.
03.2007 - 09.2013

GED -

Klein Oak High School

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