Jeffrey Ausborn
Sweetwater
Summary
Wind energy professional with comprehensive experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wind turbines. Known for strong technical skills, adaptability, and commitment to safety standards. Team-oriented with focus on achieving operational efficiency and reliability. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results in changing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
GE
01.2025 - 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.
- Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.
- Minimized work-related accidents by strictly following safety protocols during all maintenance tasks, including working at heights or confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns from site owners or operators regarding wind turbine performance or maintenance-related issues.
- Optimized turbine performance by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective measures in a timely manner.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
Wind Turbine Technician
RWE
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Reduced downtime by performing preventive maintenance on wind turbines according to established schedules and procedures.
- Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
- Increased team productivity by providing training and guidance to new technicians joining the workforce.
- Managed work orders effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and potential impact on energy production.
Instalation Technician
Blattner Energy
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed, contributing to efficient tracking of maintenance activities and inventory management.
- Contributed to overall site performance by assisting with balance-of-plant systems maintenance as needed.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials used in wind turbine operations.
- Ensured safe working conditions with thorough inspections of cranes, rigging, and associated equipment.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials needed for crane repair work to minimize delays in servicing equipment.
- Trained junior technicians in best practices for crane maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures.
Education
GED -
Sweetwater High School
Skills
- Power tools usage
- Fall protection training
- Confined space entry
- Safety assessment
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Schematics reading
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Emergency response planning
- Quality control inspections
Certification
GE 1x fundamentals/Maintenance
GE 1x convertor
GE 1x essentials
GE 2x differences
GWO - JA026868US
NFPA 70E
Confined space
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
GE
01.2025 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
03.2023 - 12.2024
Wind Turbine Technician
RWE
04.2022 - 02.2023
Instalation Technician
Blattner Energy
03.2019 - 02.2022
GED -
Sweetwater High School