Jonathan Lee
Vernon,Texas
Summary
Always give an honest days work for an honest days pay.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
Nordex Acciona WindPower
Seymour, Tx
11.2023 - Current
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
- Optimized turbine performance by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective measures in a timely manner.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials used in wind turbine operations.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance, and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
- Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
Portland, OR
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Troubleshot V150 and V110 platforms including general Maintenance
- Completed tech levels 1,2, and went to tech 3 training for V110 and V150 platforms. (Only needed interview and sign off on tech 3 for completion)
- Knowledgeable on the use of ToolKit, SKADA, Vestas LOTO procedures, Vestas electrical and hydraulic Schematics
- Performed routine maintenance for approximately 6 months before moving to troubleshooting only
- 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.
- Optimized turbine performance by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective measures in a timely manner.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Diagnosed and fixed platforms V150 and V110 issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to assess causes of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
Pilot
Valmont Industries
Remote
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed Drone/UAV inspections using supplied DJI Matrice 210 RTK
- Performed research and development for building of drones/UAVs and different types of payloads for specific projects
- Set up and configure equipment to capture outdoor weld shots of weld indications and flaws for NDT inspections
- Took still photos and video with supplied equipment by company i.e
- DJI Matrice 210/300 with zemuse X5
- Abided by all OSHA regulations and safety rules set forth by customer and all companies involved
- Completed all company and OSHA training that was required in a timely manner
- Helped with all budgeting of projects including customer relations
- Edited all footage using photoshop / MacBook before turning into NDT specialist before review
- Prepared all equipment including performed all preventive maintenance on company equipment
- Helped with all inventory of company supplied equipment
- Troubleshooting and repaired equipment to help cut down costs and overhead to help with company budget on individual projects
Service Manager/Advisor/Warranty Admin
Vernon Auto Group
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with customers and technicians to discuss service needs and offer available solutions
- Defined department objectives and monitored performance of 40 plus employees
- Modeled expected customer service standards to promote company and customer expectations and standards of the automotive industry
- Effectively communicated and analyzed issues with customers to provide satisfactory standards
- Oversaw service department and monitored performance and budgets
- Hired, trained, developed and monitored budgets and informed dealership of all variances
- Recruited, hired and mentored all service department personnel
- Oversaw all incoming used vehicle trades and analyzed all allotted spending per vehicle
- Upheld team productivity while keeping a smile on everyone's faces
Electrician
Waggoner and Son Electric
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted in installing equipment grounds, irrigation pivot concrete pours and installation of above ground equipment
- Worked on and with three phase, 277/480 volt power distribution on irrigation equipment and commercial projects
- Assisted and oversaw cable/ wire pulling, wire labeling, stripping cables, wiring of in depth panel boxes single/three phase
- Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks
- Obided by all OSHA regulations while performing the utmost in customer satisfaction
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using supplied hand tools and test equipment
- Worked with and on project management to supply the company and customer with the utmost satisfaction
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment i.e
- Telehandlers, fork Lifts, bucket truck, man lifts, etc..
Service Manager/ Advisor/ Partsman
Vernon Ford Dodge
06.2007 - 11.2011
- Set up repair appointments with customer and technicians to resolve any customer concerns while keeping a dedicated time frame for both parties
- Explained amount expected for services needed including detailed explanations and expectations to customers
- Recommended additional useful services to customers to help customers vehicles at the utmost quality while bringing revenue for the dealership
- Built client rapport while accurately processing repair data and troubleshooting from the technician to repair clients vehicle
- Welcomed incoming individuals and ascertained needs by asking open-ended questions
- Contributed to overall business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality
- Worked with and on ADP/CDK data processing and entry
- Achieved high customer satisfaction scores by de-escalating complaints and issues quickly
Education
Automotive Technology -
Vernon College
01.2004
High School Graduate - 12
Northside ISD
01.2002
Skills
- OSHA 10 certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- Current GWO certification
- Fall protection training
- Confined space entry
- Rigging equipment
- Torqueing techniques
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Pneumatic tool operation
- Equipment installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Component assembly
- Schematics reading
- Transformer maintenance
- Quality control inspections
- Electrical testing
- Gearbox maintenance
- SCADA systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical repair
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
Nordex Acciona WindPower
11.2023 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
05.2021 - 03.2023
Pilot
Valmont Industries
05.2018 - 02.2021
Service Manager/Advisor/Warranty Admin
Vernon Auto Group
12.2014 - 04.2018
Electrician
Waggoner and Son Electric
12.2011 - 12.2014
Service Manager/ Advisor/ Partsman
Vernon Ford Dodge
06.2007 - 11.2011
High School Graduate - 12
Northside ISD
Automotive Technology -
Vernon College