Michael Price
Elliott,IL
Summary
Accomplished Lead Senior Wind Technician with a proven track record at EDF Renewables, specializing in electrical and mechanical system enhancements and technical problem-solving. Excelled in mentoring staff and boosting system reliability through effective troubleshooting. Skilled in inventory management and operational maintenance, contributing significantly to team efficiency and equipment performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Senior Wind Technician
EDF Renewables
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Enhanced system reliability with thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis of technical issues.
- Managed Inventory processes shipping/receiving and ordering through SAP
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Maintenance Technician
One Earth Energy
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
01.2015 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Contributed to overall site performance by assisting with balance-of-plant systems maintenance as needed.
- Managed work orders effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and potential impact on energy production.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Wind Industry
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL01-2015
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical repairs
- Control systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Electrical testing
- Work scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Operational maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Technical problem solving
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
- NFPA 70E Certification
- QEW Certification
- High Voltage Certification
Timeline
Lead Senior Wind Technician
EDF Renewables
12.2019 - 09.2024
Maintenance Technician
One Earth Energy
01.2019 - 12.2019
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
01.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Wind Industry
Danville Area Community College
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