Erik Ashford
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
I am a highly experienced Wind Technician with 10+ years of experience in the field. I have worked on multiple different platforms across Vestas, GE and Siemens and aspire to excellence with a strong commitment to the completion of a task safely, on time, and to the expectations of my team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Wind Technician
DTE
04.2021 - Current
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Diagnosed and fixed electrical and mechanical issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Assisted with establishing processes and procedures for reoccurring issues that affect turbine operation.
Commissioner
FIELDCORE SERVICES
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Troubleshoot Turbine Faults, Commission Towers for sale to customer, Understand Operation and Function of Turbine Control Systems.
Wind Technician II
Airways Services Inc
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintenance and Services on Various Vestas platforms, Generator Swaps, Main Bearing Exchange, Transformer replacement, Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
Wind Technician II
SkyClimber LLC
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Services and Maintenance on Various Vestas and Siemens Turbines, Blade Inspection Team Lead, LOTO Lead, Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
Education
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Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
Canton, MI12.2012
Applied Science - undefined
Seinna Heights University
Adrian, Michigan06.2012
Skills
- Multimeter
- LOTO Trained
- Telehandler and Man-Lift Operation
- Mechanical
- Microsoft Office
- ToolBox
- Webpages
- Electronics
- Team Lead
- SCADA Systems
- Schematics Interpretation
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Associate Wind Technician
DTE
04.2021 - Current
Commissioner
FIELDCORE SERVICES
08.2020 - 04.2021
Wind Technician II
Airways Services Inc
06.2017 - 08.2020
Wind Technician II
SkyClimber LLC
04.2014 - 02.2017
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Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
Applied Science - undefined
Seinna Heights University