MATTHEW STANDLEY
Whitehouse
Summary
Skilled Senior Wind Turbine Service Technician with hands-on experience in maintenance and repair of wind turbines. Possess deep knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance protocols. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments, ensuring optimal turbine performance and safety compliance. Contributed to increased turbine efficiency and reliability through diligent service and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Wind Technician
GE Vernova
09.2024 - Current
- Expertise in specialized bolt extractions including rotor, blade and deck bolts
- Assist in the development of preventative maintenance plans for wind turbines.
- Ability to use 'hub cranes' to safely exchange broken or worn components without the use of a conventional crane
- Review schematics diagrams and drawings to determine best course of action when performing repairs or upgrades on a multitude of circuits
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to wind turbine systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Created and implemented diagnostics processes to optimize troubleshooting and reduce downtime.
Main Component Exchange Technician III (MCE)
GE Vernova
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisting in the replacement of major components of GE turbines such as GearBox, Mainshaft, Generator, Nacelle, Yaw bearings, Frame Legs and Blades & Blade bearings
- Troubleshooting Gearboxes, Topbox, Generator, Hub and DTA on 1X and 2X ESS and non-ESS turbines
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals and drawings
- Experience working with cranes such as lifting and signaling as well as using heavy machinery including telehandler and telescoping manlift
Maintenance Technician II
FieldCore a GE Company
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Maintenance Technician II with experience being a crew lead and site lead
- POC between management and customer in order to meet goals and deadlines
- Experience in multiple different AC motor replacements with minimal troubleshooting
- Completion of multiple break-in sites as well as a multitude of maintenance cycles as a crew lead
- Expert in torquing, tensioning as well as implementing skills for replacing cables for generators, pucks, batteries, slip rings, brake pads, brake disc, oil cooler and hoses, lubrication pump and canister for gearbox
- Responsible for teaching and implementing FieldCore values and standards to new employees being trained by myself
US Silica
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Trained with heavy machinery including skid steer, bulldozers, excavators, haul trucks
- Changed conveyor belts, rollers and electric motors
- Changed screens on a mineral separator. (rotex)
- Ensured conveyor belts were seated and riding properly
Total fire & safety
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Testing and maintenance of 50 retirement home fire alarms
- Installed power locks and nurse calls
- Maintenance and upkeep of hundreds of fire extinguishers
- Installation of sprinkler pipe and sprinkler heads
Asante resources LLC.
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of 10 oil wells and pump jacks
- Trained in MIG and stick welding
- Trained with a multitude of pneumatic and power tools
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for inventory and maintenance of 6+ million dollars worth of radios and radio accessories both in field and in garrison
- Coordinated logistics between different units by relaying information over the radio network.
- Directly in charge of 15 Marines on daily tasks and duties
- Responsible for maintenance of up to 20 HMMWV both armored and unarmored including all PM's
- Installed, maintained and operated two-way radios for military personnel to communicate with each other in the field.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindale High School
Lindale, TX12-2012
Skills
- Preventative maintenance
- Component replacement
- Technical troubleshooting
- Schematic interpretation
- Electrical systems
- Heavy machinery operation
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Field leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer communication
- Time management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
References
- Joseph Johnson, (541)-705-0302
- Major Tice, (828)-371-3347
- Nelson Hathorn, (318)-548-8173
- Andrew Frane, (231)-907-2328
Timeline
Senior Wind Technician
GE Vernova
09.2024 - Current
Main Component Exchange Technician III (MCE)
GE Vernova
09.2022 - 09.2024
Maintenance Technician II
FieldCore a GE Company
04.2019 - 09.2022
US Silica
07.2018 - 08.2018
Total fire & safety
02.2016 - 07.2018
Asante resources LLC.
09.2015 - 02.2016
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Lindale High School
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