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David Ewing

David Ewing

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Experienced individual with an extensive background in leading inspection campaigns, managing subcontractors, and executing detailed on-site inspections of wind turbine components as well as other wind turbine installation phases. Skilled in project management and report generation, with a strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and operational excellence. Proficient at autonomous decision-making and driven to contribute to the evolution of inspection practices within the renewable energy sector.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Representative/Commissioner/HSQE Manager

Molen Services
08.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
  • Supported installation crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with contractors, decision-makers and crews.
  • Completed mechanical completion walk downs to ensure all installation requirements were met.
  • Inspected all tower components during offload deliveries and installation and documented any damages.
  • Oversite to all erection processes
  • Commissioner on Siemens 108/129
  • Commissioning Crew Lead
  • Performed routine commissioning tasks associated with new construction/Repower of a WTG
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Enhanced quality and safety of production systems, working with management teams to develop and implement corrective actions for process problems.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
  • Structured programs, produced working documentation and implemented best practices.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Worked with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to assess company safety performance.
  • Educated and informed staff about OSHA compliance standards.
  • Enforced hazard elimination and control requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces to reduce accidents.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of company safety policy and provided suggestions for case-by-case improvement.
  • Examined safety and performance of protective equipment and emergency facilities, documenting non-compliance issues for remediation.
  • Audited occupational injury and illness claims to comprise proper and complete reporting.
  • Performed hazard assessments, industrial health monitoring, safety reviews and incident field analysis to promote environmental best practices.

Technician Level II/ Lead Auditor/ Quality Manager

Harvest Energy Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

o Interpreted and validated technical issues, test solutions, follow-up and escalate when necessary.

  • Experience multiple platforms while performing standard services and other troubleshooting job specific tasks.
  • LOTO specific tasks after finishing a one week LOTO certification course through General Electric in New York.
  • Vestas Turbine services/Troubleshooting
  • Lead Technician , making sure all safety and job specific tasks were followed and all paperwork was completed and done properly.
  • Understanding of General Electric operating systems and how to Manipulate tower with company specific software.
  • Use of fluke meters.
  • Performed root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Development of QMS systems to adhere to ISO9001 standard
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.
  • Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Traveling Wind Turbine Technician III

Global Energy Services
04.2014 - 06.2016

Maintained detailed documentation through logging of support cases, e-mail and knowledge base articles for client and internal use.

  • Provided excellent customer service to client
  • Maintained expectations from higher level management
  • Provided high level and in depth technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail and web, in a manner and time frame consistent with department and team service levels and goals.
  • 6 month and 12 month maintenance's
  • De-commissioning/ Re-commissioning
  • Large Corrective work i.e.: gearbox exchange blade bearing replacement, Gen bearing exchange
  • Crane/Rigging Operations
  • Maintained all expectations related to safety standards under both OSHA and customer.
  • Generator Alignments G97 (Gamesa turbines)
  • Organized turbine data for testing, research and analysis.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Southridge Highschool
Beaverton, OR
2007

Turbine Climber & Rescue Trainer - Turbine Climber& Rescue Trainer Fall Protection Course

Gravitec Systems, Inc.
Poulsbo, WA
01.2016

Skills

  • Construction management
  • Inventory procurement
  • Subcontractor Supervision/Verification
  • Project Management
  • Operations management
  • Data Analysis and Report Compilation
  • Security Awareness
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Safety management
  • Project Management
  • Operational improvements
  • ISO Standard (9001, 45001,14001)
  • Policy reinforcement
  • Knowledge of quality systems
  • Inspection Team Oversite
  • Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
  • Physical Inspections & Assessments of Wind Turbine
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Technical Writing and Communication
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance

Certification

OSHA-10 General Industry/Construction

OSHA-30 General Industry/Construction

NFPA70-E

Tower Rescue Train the Trainer Gravetec

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT)

GE LOTO 1/2/3

GE 1.5

GE. 2X

GE 3X

Vestas Training

Siemens Gamesa Lead Commissioner SG 145 Siemens 2.3

Level 6 Gamesa Tech

ISO9001 Lead Auditor QMS Systems

Root Cause Analysis Sologic Inc.

References

Mike Welch  

(229) 254-5580


Anthony Noble
(503) 308-2583


Malcolm Moore 

(770) 880-7577


Tammy Upchurch  

(205) 213-8436

Timeline

Owner Representative/Commissioner/HSQE Manager

Molen Services
08.2019 - Current

Technician Level II/ Lead Auditor/ Quality Manager

Harvest Energy Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

Traveling Wind Turbine Technician III

Global Energy Services
04.2014 - 06.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Southridge Highschool

Turbine Climber & Rescue Trainer - Turbine Climber& Rescue Trainer Fall Protection Course

Gravitec Systems, Inc.
David Ewing