Dylon Fahs
Ponca City,OK
Summary
Wind Turbine Technician experienced in performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and repairing turbine defects. Improved operational efficiency through comprehensive understanding of wind turbine technology, adherence to safety protocols, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Mechanical Engineer knowledgeable about end-to-end design processes, focused on optimization through top-quality design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
QEIS
Fountain Inn, South Carolina
2025.06 - Current
- Reviewed and updated drawings and specifications to support accurate QEIS engineering changes.
- Prepared equipment layouts using drawings and prints.
- Operated multiple styles of equipment such as: boom lifts, tele-handlers, scissors lifts, forklifts, and small mobile cranes.
- Working in high stress/high noise environments with multiple levels of mobile and stationery machinery present.
- Working well and counting on coworkers to get the job done safely and efficiently.
- Taking charge when you are the more knowledgeable person during a task to ensure safety while also taking the chance to pass the knowledge on to a peer.
- Working at heights ranging from 6 feet to 200+ feet, using harnesses and tool tethers, creating a system to mitigate dropped objects.
- Evaluated equipment installations and repairs to uphold quality standards.
- Performed calculations to determine load capacities, material stresses, deflections.
- Identified hazards and implemented corrective measures to enhance safety protocols for the team.
- Recommended modifications to enhance system reliability, performance, and safety for operational efficiency.
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
Chicago, Illinois
2023.08 - 2025.06
- Diagnosed turbine alarms using SCADA and maintenance documentation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on blades, gearboxes, and electrical systems.
- Repaired mechanical components following lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
- Completed work orders and service logs in company maintenance systems.
- Followed Invenergy safety standards during tower climbs and rooftop inspections.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Replaced faulty electrical components such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to identify anomalies or potential problems with turbines.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed for each turbine.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Provided technical support for other technicians when needed.
- Assessed and corrected maintenance, installation, production, quality and design concerns.
Traveling Wind Technician
Airways
San Angelo, Texas
2022.06 - 2023.08
- Traveled across the country where needed via vehicle or flight.
- Supported troubleshooting on hydraulic, electrical, and control equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on blades, gearboxes, and electrical systems.
- Repaired mechanical components following lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
- Worked on the ground and up tower installing replacement blades and bearings on Vestas V110, gearbox for Vestas V85.
- Led crews in maintenance operations, lubrication and torquing, provided all documentation required by the customer.
- GE 1.8, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8. Vestas V85, V100, V110 and Siemens Gamesa towers.
- Worked on multiple makes and versions of towers.
- Traveled across country where needed via vehicle or flight.
- Operated a variety of handheld power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Completed work orders and service logs in company maintenance systems.
Education
Ponca City HighSchool
Ponca City, OKSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment inspection
- Electrical testing
- Lockout tagout
- Equipment maintenance
- Work order documentation
- Safety compliance
- Safety oversight
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
QEIS
2025.06 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
2023.08 - 2025.06
Traveling Wind Technician
Airways
2022.06 - 2023.08
Ponca City HighSchool