DAVON CURRY
Abilene,TX
Summary
To gain employment in management or tech positions in the solar industry.
I have 2 years of experience as a solar technician along with 16 years of experience in the wind industry. I have electrical knowledge, experience in cable drops, terminations, installation, base-mid erection, offloading, rotor assembly, O&M, troubleshooting, QA's, foundation, building substations and machine operating. I have also performed duties as a lead technician and site supervisor on numerous jobsites. I have performed these duties on 48 different wind and solar projects around the U.S. I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solar Lead Technician
ENGIE
Anson, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Conducted maintenance on solar equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed electrical wiring of solar panels, inverters, and other components.
- Troubleshot issues with existing solar systems and repaired them as needed.
- Calibrated monitoring devices used to measure energy production from solar arrays.
- Developed and performed preventive maintenance schedules for the upkeep of solar systems.
- Analyzed data collected from monitoring devices to identify areas needing improvement or repair.
- Repaired damaged components such as inverters, charge controllers, and other related parts.
- Trained personnel on proper use and maintenance of solar equipment.
- Maintained records detailing installation activities, repairs, inspections.
- Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
- Conducting safety meetings and administering site orientations for contractors.
Wind Technician
Run Energy
Abilene , TX
02.2019 - 11.2024
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems including wiring, controls, sensors and generators.
- Installed new control systems to improve efficiency of turbines.
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed for each turbine.
- Aligned rotor blades according to manufacturer specifications.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance activities.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of tasks assigned.
Wind Turbine Technician
EDPR
Abilene, TX
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Troubleshot technical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems including wiring, controls, sensors and generators.
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed for each turbine.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to identify anomalies or potential problems with turbines.
- Replaced faulty electrical components such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers.
- Disassembled malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new ones.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance activities.
- Provided technical support for other technicians when needed.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Performed root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Wind Turbine Technician
Upwind Solutions/Vestas
Abilene , TX
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Troubleshot technical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems including wiring, controls, sensors and generators.
- Installed new control systems to improve efficiency of turbines.
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to identify anomalies or potential problems with turbines.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed for each turbine.
- Monitored voltage levels in order to optimize power output from turbines.
- Replaced faulty electrical components such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers.
- Disassembled malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new ones.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Inspected all safety features before starting any repair job.
- Provided technical support for other technicians when needed.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards while performing repairs and inspections.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Performed root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine tools and parts needed to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Repaired various systems by restoring electrical, mechanical and hydraulic functions.
- Diagnosed issues with control systems and generators to identify faults and manage efficient repairs.
Wind Turbine Technician
E-on
Big Spring, TX
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Troubleshot technical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems including wiring, controls, sensors and generators.
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed for each turbine.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to identify anomalies or potential problems with turbines.
- Disassembled malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new ones.
- Replaced faulty electrical components such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Inspected all safety features before starting any repair job.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance activities.
- Provided technical support for other technicians when needed.
Wind Technician/Lead Technician
System 3 Inc.
Roseville, CA
07.2007 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments. attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted tower wiring and terminations.
- Contributed to the construction of substations.
- Performed excavation and installation of transmission lines.
- Identified potential problems with the turbines and took corrective action to maintain operations.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts safely while transporting large components up towers.
Wind Turbine Technician
DH Blattner
, MN
02.2006 - 07.2007
- Performed base-mid erection
- Executed foundational tasks related to the turbine.
- Worked on the offloading crew.
- Operated and maintained various heavy machinery including forklift, loader, and excavator.
- Helped with installation of rotors, blades, hubs and nacelles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
McMurry University
Abilene, TX05-2026
Associate of Arts - Business
Cisco Junior College
Cisco, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School
Abilene, TX05-1999
Skills
- Troubleshooting inverters and combiner boxes
- Managing contractors
- Daily planning and scheduling
- Substation maintenance
- Troubleshooting Gamesa wind turbines
- Installing pitch rams, yaw claws, and hydraulic motors
- Supporting crews and getting turbines back online
- Performing maintenance on GE and Suzlon turbines
- Preparing sites for repower
- Performing yearly/annual maintenance and troubleshooting on Gamesa and GE turbines
- Restarting turbines, major component change outs, and providing support for crews in the field
- Performing annual maintenance and troubleshooting on GE turbines
- Changing out hub converters, performing torque checks, and installing yaw and pitch motors
- Tower climbing and electrical work on wind turbines
- Wiring electrical cables and terminating FAA lights
- Working on GE, Mitsubishi, Vestas, Siemens, Clipper, CCWE, and Gamesa towers
- Planning work assignments, checking employees' work, and attending daily meetings as a site lead
- Attending site meetings, delegating crews, ordering parts or supplies, and completing paperwork as a site supervisor
- Performing generator alignments, greasing blades and main bearings, performing torque checks and re-torques, pitch checks, troubleshooting, and cleaning turbines
- Offloading wind turbine components and operating forklifts and machinery
- Performing foundation work, grout work, tensioning base and mid bolts, greasing and torqueing rotor bolts, and assisting with rotor assembly
- Offloading wind turbine components and performing base-mid erection of tower sections
- Operating industrial powered machinery such as forklifts
- Loading and offloading delivery trucks
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent English language skills
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Avo- Substation Maintenance 1 and 2, 09/26/22
- Avo- Electrical safety for Industrial Facilities, 08/09/22
- R.S.C - Abilene, Texas Industrial Powered Machine Operator Certification, 09/22/22, 09/22/25
- OSHA UTV TRAINING, 08/29/22, 08/29/25
- Medic First Aid - Abilene, Texas Basic Plus CPR, AED Certification 2024
- Big Country Region- Abilene, Texas Tower Climb and Rescue Safety Certification, 10/16/17, 10/16/19, 01/20
- Big Country Region -Abilene, Texas Asthma Inhaler training, 04/17/16, 04/17/18
- OSHA 10 hour occupational Safety and Health Training Course, ENSA training 2024
Driver License
C, P, Texas
Languages
English - Excellent (Read Write Speak)
References
- Robert Smith, Regional Construction Manager (817) 776-1765
- Jose Antu, Engie Regional Manager, (325) 977-1793
- Robert Davis, Wind tech, (325) 721-8722
Timeline
Solar Lead Technician
ENGIE
05.2022 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
EDPR
12.2019 - 04.2022
Wind Technician
Run Energy
02.2019 - 11.2024
Wind Turbine Technician
Upwind Solutions/Vestas
03.2016 - 03.2018
Wind Turbine Technician
E-on
10.2014 - 02.2016
Wind Technician/Lead Technician
System 3 Inc.
07.2007 - 10.2014
Wind Turbine Technician
DH Blattner
02.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business
McMurry University
Associate of Arts - Business
Cisco Junior College
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School
- Avo- Substation Maintenance 1 and 2, 09/26/22
- Avo- Electrical safety for Industrial Facilities, 08/09/22
- R.S.C - Abilene, Texas Industrial Powered Machine Operator Certification, 09/22/22, 09/22/25
- OSHA UTV TRAINING, 08/29/22, 08/29/25
- Medic First Aid - Abilene, Texas Basic Plus CPR, AED Certification 2024
- Big Country Region- Abilene, Texas Tower Climb and Rescue Safety Certification, 10/16/17, 10/16/19, 01/20
- Big Country Region -Abilene, Texas Asthma Inhaler training, 04/17/16, 04/17/18
- OSHA 10 hour occupational Safety and Health Training Course, ENSA training 2024