Slade Simmons
Abilene,Texas
Summary
Skilled Wind Turbine Technician with over 3 years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting. Proficient in diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical issues ensuring optimal performance and availability of the wind turbines. Management of teams for day to day ensuring tasks and assignments are completed according to due dates and time allotments. Strong commitment to Health and Safety protocols to adhere to industry regulations. Proven to work effectively as an independent or apart of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Service Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
07.2022 - Current
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Experience in Excel spreadsheets as well as PowerBI, Gantt Charting, SAP/SRP, Workday, Fluix, Mdoc, SCADA
- Team Managing of up to 15 crews to ensure all teams and assignments are completed as efficiently as possible
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Developed and implemented customized service plans to meet customer needs.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
Wind Turbine Technician
Clearway Energy Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Organized turbine data for testing, research and analysis.
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Trained end-users, distributors or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
- Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Lead Field Guide
Winding Creek Outfitters
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided customer support and scheduling to ensure the facility offered a smooth visit for the visiting parties
- Customer interface and problem solving to provide a stress free environment
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Labor in many scenarios from chopping fire wood to helping cook meals.
- Sanitation in rooms and bathrooms on a daily basis
Cashier
H-E-B
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abilene Cooper High School
Abilene, TX05.2020
Skills
- Tool management
- Equipment Inspection
- System Installation
- Customer Service
- Data Collection
- Fault diagnosis
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- SAP/SRP Experience
- Excel Spreadsheeting
- PowerBI Building
- Team Mangement
Certification
- 10 Life Saving Rules
- Check & Refill Nitrogen Bladder Accumulator
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Core Course
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting DAC Converter training
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Gamesa Controller Course
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Platform Gamesa Technology
- Competent Person Service Family 3
- Crane and Chain Hoist User Training
- EHS Regional Compliance
- Export Control & Customs (ECC) - Global Awareness
- GWO ART Hub, Spinner & inside Blade
- GWO ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement
- GWO ART Single Rescuer Hub, Spinner & inside Blade
- GWO ART Single Rescuer Nacelle, Tower & Basement
- GWO BST Fire Awareness
- GWO BST First Aid
- GWO BST Manual Handling
- GWO BST Working at Heights
- GWO BTT Electrical
- GWO BTT Hydraulic
- GWO BTT Mechanical
- Information & Cyber Security
- LOTO Awareness and Zero Energy Verification
- NSC Defensive Driving Course eLearning
- OSHA-10
- Region AM General Electrical Awareness Refresher
- Resilience and Human Performance Tools
- Rigging Safety
- SGTT - (EN) General Electrical Awareness eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Bolt Tightening Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Documentation Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) General Technical Safety Awareness
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Hand Tool Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) LOTO Awareness eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Safe Access G4X, G5X, G8/9X, G114 and G10X
- SGTT - Bolt Tightening Training
- SGTT - Documentation Training
- SGTT - Hand Tool Training
- Technical Product Training Core (TPT - C)
- Technical Product Training Gamesa Geared Platform
- TMSE Anchor points - Inspection
- TMSE International Safety Standards (E-learning)
- TMSE Ladder systems and Vertical fall arrest systems - Inspection
- TMSE Rescue stretcher kits - Inspection
- TMSE Seal packed safety equipment - Inspection
- TMSE Self-Retracting Lifelines - Inspection
- Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminal user eLearning
- TPT LOTO Training Family 3
- Wind Electrical Safety Awareness
Timeline
Field Service Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
07.2022 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Clearway Energy Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Field Guide
Winding Creek Outfitters
04.2020 - 05.2021
Cashier
H-E-B
10.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Abilene Cooper High School
- 10 Life Saving Rules
- Check & Refill Nitrogen Bladder Accumulator
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Core Course
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting DAC Converter training
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Gamesa Controller Course
- Commissioning and Troubleshooting Platform Gamesa Technology
- Competent Person Service Family 3
- Crane and Chain Hoist User Training
- EHS Regional Compliance
- Export Control & Customs (ECC) - Global Awareness
- GWO ART Hub, Spinner & inside Blade
- GWO ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement
- GWO ART Single Rescuer Hub, Spinner & inside Blade
- GWO ART Single Rescuer Nacelle, Tower & Basement
- GWO BST Fire Awareness
- GWO BST First Aid
- GWO BST Manual Handling
- GWO BST Working at Heights
- GWO BTT Electrical
- GWO BTT Hydraulic
- GWO BTT Mechanical
- Information & Cyber Security
- LOTO Awareness and Zero Energy Verification
- NSC Defensive Driving Course eLearning
- OSHA-10
- Region AM General Electrical Awareness Refresher
- Resilience and Human Performance Tools
- Rigging Safety
- SGTT - (EN) General Electrical Awareness eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Bolt Tightening Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Documentation Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) General Technical Safety Awareness
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Hand Tool Training eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) LOTO Awareness eLearning
- SGTT - (EN,ES,PT,CN) Safe Access G4X, G5X, G8/9X, G114 and G10X
- SGTT - Bolt Tightening Training
- SGTT - Documentation Training
- SGTT - Hand Tool Training
- Technical Product Training Core (TPT - C)
- Technical Product Training Gamesa Geared Platform
- TMSE Anchor points - Inspection
- TMSE International Safety Standards (E-learning)
- TMSE Ladder systems and Vertical fall arrest systems - Inspection
- TMSE Rescue stretcher kits - Inspection
- TMSE Seal packed safety equipment - Inspection
- TMSE Self-Retracting Lifelines - Inspection
- Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminal user eLearning
- TPT LOTO Training Family 3
- Wind Electrical Safety Awareness
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