James Pippin
Houston
Summary
8 years in Wind Industry.
8 years of Technical work
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Electrical Reliability Services
Houston, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance on electrical systems via testing equipment.
- Put tested data on Data sheets for clients.
Field Technician
Electrical Power Systems
Sugar Land, TX
04.2024 - 01.2025
- NETA standardized testing procedures on transformers and electrical systems, sub stations, high voltage and medium voltage breakers.
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas Wind America
Texas
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted regular maintenance and inspections on wind turbine systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues using specialized tools and software for troubleshooting.
- Executed repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
Field Project Engineer
ROSEN Group
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- ILI Tool Use/Pipeline inspection
- Inspect pipeline via ILI Tool.
- Plug into tool and get data charts needed to complete survey preliminary report.
- Speak to client about report.
- Complete all data chart reports needed for Survey.
- Troubleshoot tool, repair tool and maintain tool while on site.
- IN SHOP DUTIES:
- Clean tools, Prepare tools for next survey.
- Repair tool if needed.
Associate Transmission Operator
Apex Systems
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Plan and Write Switching Orders
- Give Switching Orders to Substation Personnel Via 3-way communication.
- Divert power safely in case of emergency or power outage.
- Watch over Houston power grid.
- Safely switch and redirect power.
Wind Technician
RWE Renewables Americas LLC
Taft, TX
05.2019 - 01.2022
- V120 AND V82 Experience
- Freewheel V120 Turbines after initial walk downs Per contract.
- Main component exchange (Gearbox and Generator)
- Troubleshoot faulted Turbines. (Electrical and Mechanical)
- Troubleshoot CMS for Vibration and Sensor loss.
- Tailgate meeting /JSA before performing going up any turbine to perform work.
- Fill out SIF during maintenance.
- Used "buddy check" system to make sure my partner and I are prepared to safely climb turbine to perform work.
- Switch in substation during pad mount exchange.
- Follow proper LOTO to safely perform work.
Traveling Commissioning Wind Technician
FieldCore (GE Wind Turbines)
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Commission GE 2x Towers for new sites, Have certifications for GE 2x Electrical Basics.
Wind Turbine Technician
OneWind Inc
Texas
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Work within the Job Scope of Customer Needs SAFELY.
- Some electrical troubleshooting if needed.
- Retrofit installation for electrical pitch system in Nordex towers.
- Software updates and pushing software to older Nordex towers.
Wind Technician I
Vestas-American Wind Technology
Knotrees, Texas
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Service V82 Wind Turbines
- Annual and Semi-Annual
- Minor Troubleshooting with Seasoned Technician
- SAP/Toolbox Experience
Wind Technician
TorkWorx
Spring, TX
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities
- Service on Wind Turbines
- Bolting, torque and tensioning on equipment
- Troubleshooting problems with hydraulic and electrical equipment.
- Skills Used
- Troubleshooting
- Lead technician experience
Education
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Certificate - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.com-TechSkills
Houston, TX01.2023
Industrial Maintenance Cert. - Industrial Maintenance
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX01.2007
Skills
- Electrical one lines and schematics
- Electrical experience/ Troubleshooting/ Maintenance
- Hydraulic System troubleshooting
- Service Technician Experience
Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Present
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health July 2018 to Present
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid
- WINDA ID JP372384US
Timeline
Field Technician
Electrical Reliability Services
06.2025 - Current
Field Technician
Electrical Power Systems
04.2024 - 01.2025
Wind Turbine Technician II
Vestas Wind America
11.2023 - 04.2024
Field Project Engineer
ROSEN Group
01.2023 - 11.2023
Associate Transmission Operator
Apex Systems
06.2022 - 12.2022
Wind Technician
RWE Renewables Americas LLC
05.2019 - 01.2022
Traveling Commissioning Wind Technician
FieldCore (GE Wind Turbines)
02.2018 - 05.2019
Wind Turbine Technician
OneWind Inc
08.2017 - 02.2018
Wind Technician I
Vestas-American Wind Technology
05.2016 - 08.2017
Wind Technician
TorkWorx
02.2015 - 05.2016
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Certificate - Information Technology
MyComputerCareer.com-TechSkills
Industrial Maintenance Cert. - Industrial Maintenance
Lamar Institute of Technology