Joshua Steen
Pampa,TX
Summary
Adept Wind Turbine Technician with a proven track record at Invenergy Services, enhancing turbine efficiency and safety through meticulous maintenance and innovative problem-solving. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, I've significantly contributed to project success and operational excellence, embodying a commitment to renewable energy advancements and safety protocol adherence.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy Services
09.2015 - 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.
- 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.
- Minimized work-related accidents by strictly following safety protocols during all maintenance tasks, including working at heights or confined spaces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns from site owners or operators regarding wind turbine performance or maintenance-related issues.
- 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.
- Streamlined repair processes by effectively diagnosing malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Expedited issue resolution times by efficiently coordinating communication between field technicians, engineers, and supervisors regarding turbine performance anomalies or failures.
- Assisted in maintaining spare parts inventory levels for optimal availability while minimizing costs through careful ordering decisions based on usage trends and lead times.
- Supported project management teams during installation phases of new wind turbines, offering technical expertise as needed.
- Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
- 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.
- Gathered information regarding wind turbine performance for use in professional assessments and submitted detailed reports.
Assistant Supervisor
Hunting Titan
04.2006 - 09.2015
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Tracked progress toward departmental goals, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize efficiency.
- Worked closely with other supervisors to create a cohesive, high-performing team that consistently met or exceeded company objectives.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing operational efficiency across all aspects of day-to-day business functions.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback designed to help employees reach their full potential.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring proper stock levels were maintained while minimizing waste and excess costs.
- Revised work practices to improve efficiency, boost quality and meet production goals.
- Enhanced employee morale through regular recognition of individual and team achievements, fostering a culture of success and teamwork.
- Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texline ISD
Texline, TX05-2001
Skills
- Proficient in Power Tool Operation
- Fall Protection Certification
- Confined Space Procedures
- Safety Evaluation
- Power tools usage
- Fall protection training
- Confined space entry
- Safety assessment
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Torqueing techniques
- Renewable energy
- Hazardous materials handling
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Schematics reading
- Emergency response planning
- Wind turbines
- Gearbox maintenance
- SCADA systems
- Safety protocol adherence
- Turbine troubleshooting
- Machining
- OSHA compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved maintenance/troubleshooting by completing job duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop End-of-Shift reports, Plan of Day spreadsheets, Parts Consumption and Tracking Reports, and other spreadsheets to help workflow.
Certification
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System(ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)-International Organization for Standardization.
- Advanced Rescue Training Certification - Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
- Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Electrical Systems Safety Standards Training – National Electric Code (NEC) or International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
- Working at Heights Certification - Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
- Forklift Operator License – OSHA or equivalent national body.
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certification – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or OSHA.
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy Services
09.2015 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Hunting Titan
04.2006 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Texline ISD
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