Dakota Wulf
Newton,KS
Summary
Strong background in mechanical repair and maintenance, fabrication and welding. Skilled Wind Turbine Technician by trade with experience in performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and repairing turbine defects. Strengths include comprehensive understanding of wind turbine technology, ability to adhere to safety protocols, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency while maintaining high standard compliance in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Right Lane Express LLC
Newton, KS
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
Field Operations Supervisor
Anemoi Energy Services
Morgantown, WV
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Planned and oversaw team operations on projects / contracts through out the U.S.
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Trained technicians on safely maintaining, servicing and trouble shooting techniques.
- Performed daily inspections, charted readings, documented equipment downtime and oversaw maintenance for equipment.
- Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
- Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
- Oversaw work of multiple personnel, with various direct reports.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to assess causes of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
- Trained end-users, distributors or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing or other technical procedures.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
CNC Laser Operator
Bunting Magnetics
Newton, KS
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Met time and quality expectations by completing accurate work in line with specifications.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications using visual and dimensional evaluations.
- Set up and operated equipment in work area according to factory standards.
- Complied with plant safety procedures to maintain safe production environment.
- Understood and executed orders given by laser programmer and senior production staff.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Located proper tooling, checked heights and adjusted settings.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Roofing Foreman
AR Roofing
Wichita, KS
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Communicated effectively with team members, guiding crew in roof installations and repair work.
- Managed roofing supplies, parts and equipment by ordering new materials to refill low inventory.
- Maintained job sites to meet company and federal safety regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Welder
Desert Steel Co.
Wichita, KS
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Education
Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
G.E Learning Center
Schenectady, NY03.2019
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, KS05.2014
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Welding inspection
- Fabrication
- Routine Inspections
- Testing Devices
- Emergency Situations
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical systems expertise
Education
Newton, KS,Schenectady, NY
Contact
Newton, KS 67114
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Right Lane Express LLC
04.2021 - 04.2023
Field Operations Supervisor
Anemoi Energy Services
09.2018 - 04.2021
CNC Laser Operator
Bunting Magnetics
02.2018 - 08.2018
Roofing Foreman
AR Roofing
06.2016 - 01.2018
Welder
Desert Steel Co.
09.2014 - 07.2016
Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
G.E Learning Center
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
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