ROBERT LEWIS
Rawlins,WY
Summary
Experienced Operations Technician with 17 years of industry knowledge and a strong dedication to safety and excellence in the wind industry. Skilled in overseeing technical operations, managing supply chains, and fostering personnel development. Demonstrated ability to quickly identify and resolve issues while maintaining a high level of safety and productivity. Excited to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to tackle new challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E&C Technician
Tallgrass Energy
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Technician I/Safety Lead
NextEra Energy
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Provide coaching and on-site training for junior technicians in regular wind turbine maintenance practices
- Respond to emergency calls to facilitate and oversee electrical substation restoration efforts, minimizing operational downtime
- Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance and refine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic procedures
- Conduct safety meetings, incident investigations, and equipment inspections, ensuring adherence to Company safety protocols
- Interpretation and dissemination of technical schematics, enhancing team capability in unit repair and diagnostics
- Manage and audit the clearance processes for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Led project completion, system assessments, and equipment inspections with accuracy and expertise.
Operations Supervisor
Vestas American Wind Technology
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of a team maintaining 72 GE 2.x turbines, fostering a positive work culture through effective team engagement
- Training mentor and motivator to employees to maximize team productivity resulting in improved efficiency
- Ensured rigorous safety compliance across the workforce by distributing extensive information and monitoring practices
- Trained teams in best practice protocols, maintaining high productivity levels
- Assist the customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to complete projects on time
- Assess, test, and operate a variety of electrical components and systems
- Identify and address hazards, defects, and repair requirements for calibrated and certified tooling and equipment.
Safety Specialist
Vestas American Wind Technology
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Directed comprehensive training programs for all personnel, emphasizing workplace safety
- Partnered with inspectors for thorough facility audits and safety checks
- Orchestrated regular safety simulations to sharpen team preparedness and responsiveness
- Authored detailed safety reports and formulated strategies for issue remediation
- Ensured that all staff were educated in and complied with emergency procedures
- Achieved advanced certification in Maintenance & Troubleshooting from the Danish Wind Power Academy.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Vestas American Wind Technology
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assumed site supervisor responsibilities in managerial absence, leading technician daily operations
- Monitored quality assurance proceedings, addressing non-compliance efficiently
- Educated staff on quality procedures while evaluating and repairing in-field equipment
- Inspected and repaired equipment to meet project expectations
- Collaborated on quality resolution strategies and ensured customer contentment with end results.
Travel Technician
Cooke Electrical Contracting
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Supervised and performed punch list Maintenance and repairs for multiple customers under time constraints during end of warranty contracts
- Integral part of a team that performed approximately 450 transmission replacements with zero recordable incidents over the course of two years
- Frequently executed retrofits to resolve mechanical and electrical issues with various wind turbine technologies
- Down trained and encouraged good safety practices throughout the company and new employees alike.
Technician III
Terra-Gen Power Operating Co
11.2010 - 10.2013
- Down trained new technicians on the operation, repair, and maintenance of wind turbines; trained and implemented the use of company safety and work procedures
- Preformed major part replacements with hydraulic telescoping and conventional cranes
- Tested and troubleshot wind turbine alarms and control systems
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics to complete repairs to restore equipment and maintain up time
- Performed live electrical work in accordance with industry standard practices
- Utilized PLC systems to test fiber optic communication lines, research previous fault codes, and troubleshoot parameter settings.
Technician II
EDF Renewables
04.2007 - 11.2010
- Perform field maintenance, troubleshooting and repair within time constraints
- Repaired and replaced major wind turbine components such as generators, gear boxes and blades
- Troubleshooting electrical systems and perform live electrical work in accordance with industry standard practices
- Operated and provided weekly safety checklists on service vehicles and equipment
- Maintained a perfect maintenance/repair performance rating when inspected and verified by the company quality assurance department
- Lead technician of the crew which brought The Oasis Wind Farm up from 58% to 98% availability over a period of 3 months.
Education
GED -
Clovis East High School
Clovis, CASkills
- Team Building and Supervision
- Complex Problem Resolution
- Effective Schedule Management
- Installation and Inspection Oversight
- Maintenance and Repair Expertise
- Mechanical Borescope Expertise
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Excellent in Customer Service Relations
- Fiber Optic T/S & Repair
- Hardware and Software Integration
- Database setup and Maintenance
- Proficient in PLC Setup and Fault analysis
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Rigging & Crane signaling
- CPR & First Aid Tower rescue
- NFPA 70E
Timeline
E&C Technician
Tallgrass Energy
07.2024 - 08.2024
Technician I/Safety Lead
NextEra Energy
08.2022 - 03.2024
Operations Supervisor
Vestas American Wind Technology
11.2020 - 08.2022
Safety Specialist
Vestas American Wind Technology
08.2017 - 11.2020
Quality Assurance Specialist
Vestas American Wind Technology
08.2016 - 08.2017
Travel Technician
Cooke Electrical Contracting
10.2013 - 08.2016
Technician III
Terra-Gen Power Operating Co
11.2010 - 10.2013
Technician II
EDF Renewables
04.2007 - 11.2010
GED -
Clovis East High School
- OSHA 10
- Rigging & Crane signaling
- CPR & First Aid Tower rescue
- NFPA 70E
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