MICHAEL LUETKEMEYER
Kingfisher,OK
Summary
Safety oriented Technician seeking a Wind Turbine technician position with 14+ years of experience as a maintenance technician who works well with others, enjoys the challenge of achieving goals, and accomplishing objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Technician II
GE Vernova
Thomas, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Inspected wind turbine systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on turbines, diagnosing issues and implementing timely repairs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to strict protocols for equipment handling and repair procedures.
- Facilitated smooth operations by accurately documenting maintenance activities, repairs, and component replacements.
- Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
WIND TECHNICIAN 1 LEVEL 2
INVENERGY
06.2024 - Current
- Perform maintenances on turbines including torquing and tensioning of bolts, greasing bearings.
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm.
- Participate in reporting HSEQ events and safety observations.
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments.
- Document all work performed using EAMS or computer based service reporting procedures.
- Conduct JHA’s, LOTOs and job specific documentations that are required and review the hazards and energy sources prior to and while performing any work assignment.
- Call and work with Invenergy’s Control Monitoring Room when necessary.
- Perform voltage and current testing as necessary.
- Work with a partner all day every day and work well as part of a team.
WIND TECHNICIAN II
ENEL GREEN POWER
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm.
- Work with a partner all day every day and work well as part of a team.
- Participate in reporting HSEQ events and safety observations.
- Call and work with ENELS Control Monitoring Room when necessary.
- Perform maintenances on turbines including torquing and tensioning of bolts, greasing bearings, generator alignments, shimming gearboxes.
- Conduct JHA’s, LOTOs and job specific documentations that are required and review the hazards and energy sources prior to and while performing any work assignment.
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments.
- Have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by the manager with minimal supervision.
- Document all work performed using SAP or computer based service reporting procedures.
- Fill out and complete Tech requests on Quickbase to help make the park run more efficiently.
- Perform voltage and current testing as necessary.
- Mentor and help other technicians.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
UNITED STATES GYPSUM
07.2012 - 03.2022
- Operated Heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, haul trucks, drills, graders, forklifts, and extended boom forklifts.
- Perform diagnostics and repairs as directed by maintenance supervisor and prepare and maintain proper documentation to support the repairs to include parts used and time worked.
- Perform and/or supervise all necessary maintenance and repairs to site grounds, and right-of-ways. Perform or assist in substation maintenance and repairs. Perform maintenance inspections on all sight vehicles, equipment, etc.
- Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources prior and while performing any work assignment on the work site.
- Effectively diagnosed and resolved issues and malfunctions by interpreting and understanding instruction, manuals, and schematics.
- Willing to work overtime and sometimes on holidays and weekends when requested by management.
- Exercise critical thinking skills when inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintain tools and spare parts inventories for repair, installation, or replacement services.
- Train and mentor new maintenance mechanics, ensuring quick adaptation to role requirements and expectations.
- Followed established safety procedures, regulations, and maintained a safe and clean working environment.
Education
WIND ENERGY PROGRAM
CANADIAN VALLEY TECH
El Reno, OklahomaCRIMINAL JUSTICE
SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Weatherford, OklahomaSkills
- Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing, lifting (min 50 Lbs)
- Excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to others ideas
- Basic knowledge of various hand tools
- Knowledge of entering and exiting confined spaces
- Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist
Certification
TSL certified, Lock Out Tag Out, QEW certified, OSHA 10 Hour General, Petzl ID, Medic First Aid / AED, AAA Driver Improvement, Hytorc Powered Torque Tool, Confined Space Awareness, Industrial Ropes / Confined Space Rescue, Respirator Awareness, NFPA 70E LV/HV, Tractel / Rollgliss Controlled Descent Device
Personal Information
Driving License: Have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
Timeline
Wind Technician II
GE Vernova
05.2025 - Current
WIND TECHNICIAN 1 LEVEL 2
INVENERGY
06.2024 - Current
WIND TECHNICIAN II
ENEL GREEN POWER
04.2022 - 06.2024
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
UNITED STATES GYPSUM
07.2012 - 03.2022
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
WIND ENERGY PROGRAM
CANADIAN VALLEY TECH