Karl Fanning
Wind Technician
Roseville,CA
Summary
Focused [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in performing repairs and maintenance on turbine components and systems to prevent failures and maximize performance. Specialist in running diagnostic tests, determining causes and solutions for problems and completing repair work. Focused on using technical documentation and instructions to verify proper use of procedures specific to each turbine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
NextEra Energy Resources
09.2022 - Current
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Assisted in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
Wind Turbine Technician
Sparrows Offshore
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Diagnosed and fixed and issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Assisted with establishing processes and procedures for newly created facilities.
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to assess causes of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
Wind Turbine Technician
BHI Energy
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- 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.
- Constructed wind systems generating electricity in accordance with drawings, specifications, codes and project requirements.
- Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
Education
Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2010
Skills
- Fluke Meter
- Amp Clamp
- Wind Turbine Service
- Project Deadlines
- Materials Packing
- Voltage Testers
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Safety Rules Regulations
- TTR20 Megger Ratio Testing
- Megger Testing
Certification
Advance GWO OSHA 30 Valid Driver Licenses
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
NextEra Energy Resources
09.2022 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Sparrows Offshore
08.2020 - 06.2022
Wind Turbine Technician
BHI Energy
03.2016 - 10.2018
Golden Valley High School
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