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Ian Mckay Shelton

Houston

Summary

Wind energy professional with hands-on experience in turbine maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Skilled in electrical systems, mechanical operations, and safety protocols. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs of industry.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wind Technician I

Harness Energy
07.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for constructing, maintaining, and dismantling meteorological towers across diverse U.S. locations.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating tasks with team members and management.
  • Assisted in the construction process for new turbines, ensuring proper installation according to manufacturer guidelines.

Wind Turbine Technician I

Skymast Energy
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.

Hydrologic Technician

Harris County Flood Control District
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • The hydrologic technician was responsible for performing highly specialized technical tasks necessary to operate and maintain the regional flood warning gage network. My job was to troubleshoot, service, and repair a variety of sensing throughout the Houston region.
  • Aided in the reduction of flood risks by performing accurate hydrologic modeling and simulations.
  • Educated others by explaining complex terminology in easily understood language.
  • Notified emergency management and weather service personnel of critical information during flood events.

Project Corps Leader

The Student Conservation Association
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Work as a crew supervisor and corps leader, I was facilitating teamwork, managing field based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics in different conservation project location settings across the United States.

Team Corps Member

Texas Conservation Corps
01.2019 - 05.2019

Hurricane harvey strike teams performed home repairs and flooding reconstruction. In addition we addressed any additional needs such as muck and gut removing damaged drywall, flooring of homes and mold remediation.

Project Corps Member

The Student Conservation Association
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • SCA Houston community program corps members were taught to aim and build the next generation of conservation leaders and environmental stewards by getting local Houston youth out into their community and environment to do hands on service to the land.

Kayak Tour Guide

Bayou City Adventures
03.2016 - 11.2017
  • Prepared customers with essential needs, knowledge and equipment for kayak rentals.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Parker School Uniforms
03.2013 - 09.2017
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harmony School Of Advancement-Houston
Houston, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Team Building
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • GWO Certification Optimum Academy
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid

Interests

  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as backpacking and camping
  • Horseback Riding
  • Mountainbiking
  • Storm Chasing and documenting tornadoes and hurricanes

Timeline

Wind Technician I

Harness Energy
07.2024 - Current

Wind Turbine Technician I

Skymast Energy
05.2023 - 04.2024

Hydrologic Technician

Harris County Flood Control District
06.2019 - 05.2023

Team Corps Member

Texas Conservation Corps
01.2019 - 05.2019

Project Corps Leader

The Student Conservation Association
01.2018 - 12.2021

Project Corps Member

The Student Conservation Association
06.2016 - 01.2018

Kayak Tour Guide

Bayou City Adventures
03.2016 - 11.2017

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Parker School Uniforms
03.2013 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Harmony School Of Advancement-Houston
Ian Mckay Shelton