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Richard Wleh

Grimes,IA

Summary

Skilled Wind Turbine Technician with expertise in component inspection, major component exchange, and blade repair. Ensures optimal turbine performance through stringent safety compliance and non-destructive testing. Knowledgeable in all wind turbine systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, control, communication, electronic, hydraulic, and environmental safety.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Wind Turbine Technician

Global wind service
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - Current
  • Inspected wind turbine components for wear and damage, ensuring operational reliability and safety. Executed major component exchanges, including gearbox and main bearing replacements, to maintain turbine performance. Conducted blade replacements to enhance overall turbine efficiency. Collaborated with crane operators for safe handling of heavy equipment. Operated 2.6 gigawatts wind turbine platform., also Siemens Gamesa 3X platform During the Commissioner. Identified and repaired damages on turbine blades using spot and paint techniques to restore functionality and extend lifespan. Commissioned wind turbines as part of the defined 4-stage process during construction and installation to ensure correct functionality and optimal annual energy production.

2001- 2003 March, System one Renewable Energy. work at system one as a Blade repair technician working on GE Vernona, Vesta, and Siemens. performing structural composite repairs leading and Trailing edges restorations and non- destructive inspection on multiband Turbines proven track records of executing precise wet layup and vacuumed infusion repairs. wet layup, infusion lamination scarfing, sanding, fairing, core replacement, inner laminate. work V90 and V100 - 1.8 Mw turbine which features a 100 meters diameter.

  • Inspected wind turbine components for wear and damage.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing turbine malfunctions.

2019 -2021 - January BHI ENERGY as a wind technician working on LPS cable testing and inspecting. Transmitting energy as the electricity travel down the inside of the tower to a transformer which prepares the before sending it out to the local electrical grid.

  • Conducted routine maintenance on electrical systems and mechanical parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Edward Catholic School
Libeeria
06-2011

Skills

  • Blade repair techniques
  • Component inspection
  • Major component exchange
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Mechanical system maintenance
  • Renewable energy technology
  • Heavy equipment handling
  • IRATA level -1 Rope Access
  • Safety compliance procedures
  • Technical reporting
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Height safety practices

Certification

  • GWO Classification BST, BTT, ART, BR, SLS, BTTE, BTTM, SS, IRATA -1

Timeline

Wind Turbine Technician

Global wind service
07.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

St Edward Catholic School
Richard Wleh