Jacob Wachtel
Abilene,TX
Summary
Skilled Wind Technician with a proven track record at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, adept in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and a specialist in hydraulics. Demonstrated ability to read procedures and lead teams ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency. Renowned for problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach, consistently achieving project goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Baird, TX
08.2023 - Current
Worked with a team to maintain and troubleshoot G145 wind turbines! Tasks include
Reading and following procedures for maintenance plans, understanding electrical/ hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot turbine issues and align with coworkers to create plans for tasks ahead!
Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic
V-Bar Equipment
Abilene, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
Ran a service truck travelling all over west Texas to troubleshoot and maintain heavy equipment of all brands and types! Typical day consisted of aligning with customers to plan out work needed, troubleshoot issues on hydraulic and electrical systems and make repairs/ maintenance schedules as needed!
Traveling Welder
Rentech Boiler Services
Abilene, TX
07.2020 - 07.2022
Traveled with a team welding and making repairs to high pressure steam vessels used in oil refineries! Work done includes reading blueprints, prepping work area and making weld repairs as needed!
Education
Welding Technology - Engineering
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE01.2020
Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooter
Electrical Troubleshooter
Hydraulics Specialist
Blueprints and Schematics
Certification
GWO
Timeline
Wind Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
08.2023 - Current
Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic
V-Bar Equipment
07.2022 - 08.2023
Traveling Welder
Rentech Boiler Services
07.2020 - 07.2022
Welding Technology - Engineering
Central Community College