DAKOTA BEALS
Clay Center,KS
Summary
Personable and passionate Wind Technician Leader, who mentors and manages team members while instilling safety and teamwork. Seeking a role to grow career and skills as a leader in the renewable energy sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Technician Leader
NextEra Energy
07.2023 - Current
- In charge all technical operations for High Banks Wind $1.2 billion project, 233 turbines, 2 substations, 80 miles of transmission lines, and a shared series capacitor
- Establish and maintain a culture based on NextEra’s Core Values
- Lead a team of 13 technicians in all day-to-day operations
- Ensure site stays in compliance with all SOX and EHS rules and regulations
- Train all team members on NextEra policy and procedures
- Responsible for meeting all Tier-1 metrics and other KPI’s.
Year-One/Acquisitions Principal Wind Technician
NextEra Energy
07.2022 - 07.2023
- 100% travel role to manage and assist sites that NextEra has recently acquired or built
- Train new employees on company policy and procedures
- Provide guidance on safe work practices and help instill a Zero Today mindset
- Order all needed items for sites via PO & CAPEX process
- Set up the inventory and environmental for sites
- Strategically plan and schedule projects to help sites overall performance
- Work with Engineers to develop and implement QI stories.
Senior Wind Technician
NextEra Energy
12.2016 - 06.2022
- Role includes working at a home site and traveling to support other sites with GE 1.X – 2.X turbines
- Mentor more junior technicians with a safety focus
- Extensive skills using a borescope to inspect gearboxes, generators, and main bearings
- Additional responsibilities include: Environmental Lead- Perform SPCC inspections, and all other site environmental duties
- Tool Lead- Keep tools calibrated and in good working order
- Consumable Lead- Order all needed consumable items for site
- Contractor Coordinator- Coordinate jobs being performed on site by contractors
- High Voltage Support- Assist the region during low staff availability and site outages
- Qualified Reliever- Fill the role of Site Lead or Manager in their absence.
Wind Technician
Vestas
Scott City, Kansas
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Performed Maintenance (Greasing, Torquing, Tensioning, Changing filters)
- Troubleshot Hydraulic and Electrical faults
- Radiator Cleanings and Purges
- Trained on Switchgear Opening and Closing
- Completed Vestas D Service Training - Portland, Oregon
- Completed Vestas C Service Training (V90 3MW Platform) - Portland, Oregon.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Leadership
Fort Hays State University
12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Wind Energy Technology
Cloud County Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- SCADA Systems
- Safety Risk Assessment
- Electrical Systems Knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Assessment
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, and AED
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- Certified Crane Rigger and Signal Caller
- Certified Padmount and Switchgear Trainer/SME (Subject Matter Expert)
- NextEra BOOST Leadership
- NextEra L.E.A.D
Technical Summary
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Maximo, Jira, SAP, Power BI, Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Wind Technician Leader
NextEra Energy
07.2023 - Current
Year-One/Acquisitions Principal Wind Technician
NextEra Energy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Wind Technician
NextEra Energy
12.2016 - 06.2022
Wind Technician
Vestas
04.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Technology Leadership
Fort Hays State University
Associate of Applied Science - Wind Energy Technology
Cloud County Community College
- CPR, First Aid, and AED
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- Certified Crane Rigger and Signal Caller
- Certified Padmount and Switchgear Trainer/SME (Subject Matter Expert)
- NextEra BOOST Leadership
- NextEra L.E.A.D
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