Robert Snyder
The Dalles,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented technician with a strong background in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled in developing proactive maintenance strategies that minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance and availability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
All American Mechanical LLC
The Dalles, OR
10.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in mechanical service techniques and customer interaction.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times for projects.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all operations conducted by the company.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
Wasco, OR
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on wind turbine systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new technicians on turbine operations and safety procedures.
- Implemented best practices in troubleshooting techniques, improving response times to service calls.
- 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.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
Wind Turbine Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Wasco, OR
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Developed strategies for proactive maintenance, reducing long-term operational costs.
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Minimized work-related accidents by strictly following safety protocols during all maintenance tasks, including working at heights or confined spaces.
- Diagnosed and fixed hydraulic and electrical issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
Wind Turbine Technician, Major Component Lead.
Senvion USA
Goldendale, WA
03.2012 - 08.2016
- North America team lead. major component exchange.
- Crane rigging, signaling certified.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline crane and rigging processes and reduce downtime and crane time on projects.
- Led emergency repair initiatives during adverse weather conditions, minimizing impact on energy production and turbine availability.
- Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
- Worked in Europe with German team, duration of 120 days on large turbines, became team lead for North American team for major component replacements.
- Worked in Canada for total of 2 years on blade bearing replacement campaign.
Service Technician
Columbia Gorge Heating and Air Conditioning.
The Dalles, OR
02.2003 - 01.2012
- Conducted regular maintenance on HVAC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex system issues for residential and commercial clients.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices and safety protocols.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Fabrication of duct work and custom metal work.
- Wired and programmed HVAC controls.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repaired, and restored machines to peak performance.
- Educated customers on proper HVAC usage and maintenance practices.
- Streamlined processes for troubleshooting, resulting in faster resolution times and improved customer experiences.
Enlisted Soldier
Oregon Army National Guard
The Dalles, OR
03.1999 - 03.2007
- Led training exercises to enhance unit readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with military regulations.
- Mentored junior soldiers, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-2000
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Proactive maintenance
- Maintenance management
- Documentation and reporting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Owner and operator of All American Mechanical LLC for 6 years with over 400 customers in my company data base.
- Named as first American for Senvion USA to become senior major component exchange team member, eventually becoming team lead with 7 technicians in the field.
Certification
- EPA 608 universal certificate. Allowed to maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment containing regulated refrigerants, All American Mechanical LLC - 2020
- Crane rigging and signalling certificate. 2013
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Owner/Operator - All American Mechanical LLC
10.2020 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician - Vestas Wind Technology
03.2017 - 05.2020
Wind Turbine Technician - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
01.2016 - 03.2017
Wind Turbine Technician, Major Component Lead. - Senvion USA
03.2012 - 08.2016
Service Technician - Columbia Gorge Heating and Air Conditioning.
02.2003 - 01.2012
Enlisted Soldier - Oregon Army National Guard
03.1999 - 03.2007
Wahtonka High School - High School Diploma,