Stephen Wethy
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Professional Site Operations Leader with proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in team leadership, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Known for adaptability and strong focus on collaboration to achieve results. Strong background in logistics, project management, and safety compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Vestas
12.2023 - Current
- Led continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of opportunity and driving positive change across the organization.
- Launched new initiatives to improve overall site performance, contributing to company growth.
- Optimized inventory management systems for efficient material tracking and usage control.
- Increased employee engagement by implementing training programs and promoting open communication.
- Developed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment, resulting in reduced accidents onsite.
- Managed budgets and resources, leading to cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
- Conducted regular audits of operational procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed decisions about resource allocation and process improvements.
- Drove excellence in customer service through effective communication channels between internal teams as well as the customer.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
- Managed and motivated 80+ employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Wind Turbine Technician III, LOTO III
Vestas
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and services on V110 Vestas turbines
- Performs wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting repairs
- Uses hydraulic and electrical schematics to determine root cause of component failure
- Works successfully with colleagues to accomplish all goals and tasks
- Follows safety protocols, regulations and wears all required PPE while performing any task assigned
- Perform duties as the QSE site representative, such as; monthly audits, weekly safety minutes, ensuring technicians have all necessary equipment to do their job safely
- Managed the fleet vehicles by keeping up with all scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance
- I Kept the fleets insurance, registration and fuel cards up to date along with monthly inspections
- Took charge of morning stretches
- The site had multiple injuries, so i used my extensive physical training background to teach proper stretching techniques that focus on wind technicians and the tasks they perform
- Since taking over, there have been zero injuries
- Performed tasks as site TBC qualifier by mentoring, challenging and testing technicians in their TBC qualifications
Wind Turbine Technician I
Skyclimber
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in performing routine preventative maintenance on wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems under supervision
- Performed wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs
- Complete projects assigned by Management
- Researched and displayed retention of all required Task Based Certifications (TBC) for V110 wind turbines
Landscaping
Risco Landscaping
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Operate and Maintain all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently
- Conduct snow removal regularly and as required
- Perform routine lawn and grounds maintenance tasks on a regular basis
- Apply pesticides and fertilizers to grounds and lawns on a regular basis
- Effectively and efficiently install residential irrigation systems
Machinist
Hupp Electric Motors
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Program CNC lathe and CNC milling machine to perform turning, boring, facing, counterboring, grooving, drilling, tapping, and milling
- Use maintenance shop tools and methods including drilling, shaping, cutting, welding, brazing, grinding, and sawing to complete work assignments
- Set up and perform vertical milling machine operations such as side cut, end milling, boring, fly cutting, hole drilling, tapping, and slotting
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area; ensure that safe work practices are followed
Owner
Bro Blanks
11.2013 - 12.2018
- Owner and operator of Bro Blanks custom metal supplies, supplying custom and basic designs for jewelry companies
- Developed a patent for a polishing process that doesn’t tarnish
- Performed tasks and roles as customer service, quality assurance, operations, accounting, shipping and sales
- Used equipment and tools such as hydraulic pumps, presses, grinders, drill presses and rotor, miter, and jig saws
- Managed, trained and led 6 long term employees who have all started their own businesses
- Analyzed market trends and costs of metal/ supplies to stay competitive
- Performed Budget management tasks such as monitoring company performance against estimates and preparing quarterly and annual budgets
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2004 - 05.2018
- Used computers for various applications, such as database management, excel or word processing
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
- Operated electronic mail systems and coordinated the flow of information, internally or with other organizations
- Established work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff
- Managed Divisions of 100’s of Marines, mentoring, training, supervising and leading from the front
- Provided quarterly reviews for each Marine to establish means of growth
- Performed duties as a Hydraulic/ Pneumatic/ Electronic Mechanic
- Troubleshooting and serviced aircraft and aircraft support equipment
- As a Martial Arts Instructor - Trained Marines in martial arts proficiency along with physical fitness through various belt degrees and rigorous training sessions
- Performed duties and tasks assigned by leadership while deployed on 5 combat deployments, 3 in Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan as a Helicopter Crew Chief
- Led over 280 Marines in over 45 air and 4 ground combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan with a 100% success rate, zero casualties and 15 Awards
Education
Diploma -
Topsail High School
Hampstead, North Carolina05.2003
Skills
- Report preparation
- Lean Six Sigma yellow belt
- Data management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Operational efficiency
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Organizational management
- Employee motivation
Awards
- Vestas Tech II - completing Skyclimber journeyman program
- Vestas LOTO III - Ability to perform electrical/mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting and LOTO procedures.
- Navy/MC Achievement Medal - Turning a failed maintenance program to what became the standard operating procedures across all CH53E helicopter squadrons.
- Navy/MC Achievement Medal - Training over 600 Marines and Sailors how to read and utilize hydraulic/electrical schematics.
- Navy/Marine Corps Air Medal (13x) - Performed duties and responsibilities as an Aircraft Crew Chief.
Timeline
Site Manager
Vestas
12.2023 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician III, LOTO III
Vestas
03.2022 - 12.2023
Wind Turbine Technician I
Skyclimber
03.2021 - 03.2022
Landscaping
Risco Landscaping
06.2020 - 02.2021
Machinist
Hupp Electric Motors
12.2018 - 01.2020
Owner
Bro Blanks
11.2013 - 12.2018
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2004 - 05.2018
Diploma -
Topsail High School
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