Garey Matthews
Van Alstyne,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Saftey Lead/Quality Lead Technician
IEA Constructors
01.2023 - Current
- Created detailed reports highlighting project progress which kept management informed about ongoing developments.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on wind turbine sites.
- Mentored junior employees, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth within the company.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Conducted periodic audits of tool room inventory to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
MCE Wind Turbine Technician
IEA Constructors
06.2021 - Current
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
- Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
- Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance, and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Wind Turbine Technical Advisor
FieldCore, A GE
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
- Collaborated with personnel to provide updated knowledge regarding industry application standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
US Army
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Implemented cost-saving measures through resourceful procurement of alternative parts when necessary.
- Established rapport with suppliers, securing optimal pricing for replacement parts without compromising quality.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
Education
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Fort Benning, GA03.2020
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
Fort Lee, VA04.2016
High School Diploma -
East Limestone High School
East Limestone Alabama03.2013
Skills
- Quality Control
- Estimating abilities
- System Testing
- Issue Analysis
- Written and verbal communication
- Power Tools Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Installing equipment
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Maintenance and repairs
Certification
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Forklift Operator
TSL-SRK 11
Aerial Lift
Basic Rigging and Signaling
First Aid/CPR/AED
Electrical Saftey
Lockout Tagout
Timeline
Saftey Lead/Quality Lead Technician
IEA Constructors
01.2023 - Current
MCE Wind Turbine Technician
IEA Constructors
06.2021 - Current
Wind Turbine Technical Advisor
FieldCore, A GE
03.2020 - 06.2021
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
US Army
10.2015 - 03.2020
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
High School Diploma -
East Limestone High School