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ERNEST L ANDRADE JR

Schertz,TX

Summary

Strong leader with 20 years' experience in heavy-equipment maintenance; strong work ethic and training to provide high quality maintenance and repair. Strong knowledge of mechanics Airframe & Powerplant and FCC License Honor graduate of 2308hr FAA approved training program with hands on training.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contractor Wind Turbine Tech

Boston Energy Renewables
02.2019 - 05.2024

Ensured the highest level of turbine availability. Fault-finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all turbine systems, which will include mechanical, electrical, fiber-optic and hydraulic assemblies and major components utilizing schematics and various testing and measuring devices.

Field Chemist

Flotek Industries Inc
05.2018 - 02.2019
Monitored product volume, usage and variance on fracturing locations. Reported product usage to company representative and internally with Flotek Chemistry. Rigged up, rig down and movement of Flotek Chemistry equipment. Performed routine QA/QC tests on location such as water tests, crosslink gel tests, break tests. Worked with and understand basic laboratory equipment such as Waring Blender, Rotating Viscometer, water bath, digital scales, lab ware, etc. Interface and work with Pumping Company personnel on a daily basis to assure Flotek Chemistry is pumped according to design and prescription.

Lead Wind Technician

Vestas American Wind Tech
07.2017 - 05.2018
Maintaining the highest levels of safety to comply with all health and safety requirements. Ensuring the highest level of turbine availability. Fault-finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all turbine systems, which will include mechanical, electrical, fiber-optic and hydraulic assemblies and major components utilizing schematics and various testing and measuring devices.  Interprets fault reports, maintains power generation reports and services logs in computer database.  Monitors turbine performance and SCADA systems.

Lead Wind Technician(Contract)

BHI Energy
09.2015 - 07.2017

Completed and submitted required paperwork which included timesheets and vehicle inspection. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults utilizing schematics and various testing and measuring devices. Attend regular on-site safety meetings. Operate company assigned fleet vehicles.

Handling Specialist

Western Geco
12.2006 - 03.2015

Deploy & recovered, assemble & disassemble electromagnetic receivers and source safely on Control Source Electro-Magnetic (CSEM) Vessels.

Maintained LMF diesel- driven unit with single screw compressor and two stage piston compressor.

Troubleshooting receivers, EM Source, Streamers and Airguns arrays.

Working knowledge of hydraulics, compressors, high-pressure air transfer systems.

Maintenance of seismic mechanical equipment: high pressure air systems, hydraulic systems, lifting and towing appliances, cables, deflectors, buoys,


Mineman

United States Navy
11.2001 - 11.2006

Performed assemble and disassemble, maintenance inspection, installation,and recovery of mines.

Prepared mine cases for assembly, loads explosives into mine cases; install electronic modules and install batteries, performed mechanical adjustments; check temperatures in storage areas.

Collateral duties including hazmat custodian, primary RIB Coxswain, Firefighting team member and Shipboard Damage Control trainer.

Hazmat Coordinator, in charge of rules and regulations pertaining to hazmat. Received the Navy Achievement Medal for reorganizing the HAZMAT Locker in preparation for INSURV.

Safety Training, Force Protection, gunners mate. As the gunners mate on the vessel, I provided training, knowledge, and skills necessary to become proficient in the use of handguns and other support weapons,Anti-Terrorist Stinger Weapons.

Performed all seamanship functions that involve rigging, mooring, anchoring, Sonar operations, Mine neutralization vehicle operations and minesweeping.

Mineman A School

Aviation Fuel Cell Technician

FLOATS & FUEL CELLS
02.2001 - 11.2001

Performed maintenance, inspection, and conducted monitoring of the atmosphere in fuel cells.

Seal and repair fuel cell of aircraft according to specifications.

Aircraft Technician

DEE HOWARD AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE L.P
03.1998 - 11.2000

Performed maintenance and inspection to ensure compliance and conformance with strict maintenance standards and FAA procedures on 737, 757, 767, DC8, DC9 and DC10's.

Accomplish removal and replacement of defective parts to include final operational checks on engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Serviced hydraulic reservoirs and Accumulators.

Performed all aircraft interior maintenance and accomplish removal and reinstalling of turbine engine and inspection.

Performed maintenance such as troubleshooting, removing, repairing, replacing, rigging, and aligning flight controls. Cleaned and painted surfaces to prevent corrosion.

Completed all required maintenance records while following lock-out and tag out procedures.

Operated all associated ground support equipment to include scissor lifts, man lifts and A/C units and responsible for movement of aircraft in hangar and on ramp, including operation of tow-tractor.

Education

Certification - Renewable Energy & Communication Tower Technician Program

Airstreams Renewable Inc.
Tehachapi, California
2015

PG - General Radiotelephone Operator License

2000

Associate of Science - Airframe & Power plant Technology

Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics
San Antonio, TX
1998

Airframe & Powerplant License

1998

Skills

  • Plasma cutting, Soldering
  • Inspect 34500 MW transformer room
  • SCADA monitoring & Operating ABB/ ORMAZABAL Switchgears
  • Crane Operator / banksman
  • Multimeter (Ohm's law) Megger Basic electrical troubleshooting 210-240 400-34,500 MW
  • Replacing generators, Reading wiring diagrams,
  • Knots & Rope splicing
  • NDT: magnaflux and dye penetrant
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, LMF 4stage compressors, high-pressure air transfer systems 3000psi
  • Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets
  • Qualified to mount HYD couplings on flexible hoses
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings
  • Knowledge of VA3&CA460 Vibration Analyzer & Infrared camera

Certification

  • (TWIC) -Expires 2026
  • First Aid-Exp:Jan2026
  • Level 1 Crane Rigging Exp:08/30/2026 API RP 2D/7E
  • OSHA 10hr Construction Safety Card
  • NFPA 70E -Expires: Aug 2026
  • Authorized Climber and Advance Rescue Certificate GWO EA054713US, Fall Protection User/Rescue
  • Electrical and Electrical Metering Safety Certificate
  • Fasteners, Torque and Tension Certificate
  • Crane Operator Exp: 09/06/2026 API RP 2D/7E
  • Capstan Hoist Certificate
  • CAD Welding, IADC RIGPAS
  • Level1Thermography, Infrared Training Cert - Exp: Aug 2025
  • Confined Space, RELY ON NUTEC - 2023
  • OPITO BOSIET w CA-EBS, M&A SAFETY - 2026
  • Swing Rope/Personnel Transfer Cert

Additional Information

  • Passport expires Mar 2025

Computer Skills

Knowledgeable Microsoft Windows XP, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet

Timeline

Contractor Wind Turbine Tech

Boston Energy Renewables
02.2019 - 05.2024

Field Chemist

Flotek Industries Inc
05.2018 - 02.2019

Lead Wind Technician

Vestas American Wind Tech
07.2017 - 05.2018

Lead Wind Technician(Contract)

BHI Energy
09.2015 - 07.2017

Handling Specialist

Western Geco
12.2006 - 03.2015

Mineman

United States Navy
11.2001 - 11.2006

Aviation Fuel Cell Technician

FLOATS & FUEL CELLS
02.2001 - 11.2001

Aircraft Technician

DEE HOWARD AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE L.P
03.1998 - 11.2000

Certification - Renewable Energy & Communication Tower Technician Program

Airstreams Renewable Inc.

PG - General Radiotelephone Operator License

Associate of Science - Airframe & Power plant Technology

Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics

Airframe & Powerplant License

ERNEST L ANDRADE JR