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Erik Copeland

Varysburg,New York

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 30 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Technician

Invenergy Services
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.

Wind Turbine Technician

Invenergy Services
11.2008 - 08.2023
  • 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 [Type] and [Type] issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
  • Organized turbine data for testing, research and analysis.
  • Assisted with establishing processes and procedures for newly created facilities.
  • Maintained optimal performance of underground transmission systems, wind field substations, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
  • Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
  • Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.

Fabrication Welder

Innovative Mechanical Services
11.2006 - 10.2008
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.

Fabrication Welder

Mj Mechanical Services
07.1990 - 03.2006
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
  • Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mckinely High Scool
Buffalo, NY
06.1990

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Schematics Interpretation
  • Remote Support Management
  • System Testing
  • Support Documentation Composition
  • Report Preparation
  • Safety Compliance

Certification


  • osha, loto, ems and cpr Training - annually

Timeline

Lead Technician

Invenergy Services
07.2021 - 08.2023

Wind Turbine Technician

Invenergy Services
11.2008 - 08.2023

Fabrication Welder

Innovative Mechanical Services
11.2006 - 10.2008

Fabrication Welder

Mj Mechanical Services
07.1990 - 03.2006

High School Diploma -

Mckinely High Scool

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