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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Thomas Clevenger

Wind Tech Lead
Garner,IA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wind Technician Lead

Invenergy Services LLC
Britt, IA
03.2022 - Current
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Evaluate weather conditions prior to climbing towers in order to ensure safe working environment.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs of wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Conducted inspections on towers, nacelles, hubs, blades and other equipment for safety compliance.
  • Identified potential problems with the turbines and took corrective action to maintain operations.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were observed during routine operation of the turbines.
  • Developed detailed reports outlining findings from inspections and completed repairs or maintenance work.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service activities performed onsite at each turbine location.
  • Reviewed schematics diagrams and drawings to determine best course of action when performing repairs or upgrades.
  • Replaced worn out parts including bearings, seals, gears and other mechanical components as needed.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, fiber optic sensing and control systems.

HVAC Technician

Larsen's Plumbing and Heating
Fertile, IA
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
  • Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
  • Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
  • Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.
  • Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.

HVAC Technician

Mechanical Air Systems
Mason City, IA
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
  • Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
  • Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
  • Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.
  • Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.

Chemical Plant Operator

CF Industries
Garner, Iowa
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated and monitored chemical plant systems to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.
  • Monitored gauges, dials, and valves to control flow of materials through distillation columns.
  • Performed tests on samples from process streams using analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, titration.
  • Ensured all chemicals were added according to operating procedures and in the correct sequence.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data including temperatures, pressures, flows, levels, specific gravity readings.
  • Inspected equipment for defects or malfunctions; made necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Conducted routine maintenance activities on plant equipment such as pumps, motors and other related devices.
  • Assisted with the installation of new equipment during plant upgrades or expansions.
  • Responded promptly to alarms indicating process upsets or out-of-specification conditions.

Wind Technician

NextEra Energy Resources
Britt, Iowa
03.2008 - 03.2018
  • Manage People & plan work

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical turbine issues

• Work with SCADA for turbine status and remote troubleshooting

• Electrical and Mechanical Repairs

• Specialized in G.E. 1.5 SLE/XLE Salem Pitch Systems

• Perform annual routine minor and major maintenances on G.E. 1.5MW SLE/XLE’s wind turbine generators. I have also assisted at other sites that have V-47’s, Micon 750’s, and Clipper Liberty 2.5 wind turbine generators

• Enter data into work management and Maximo/open and close work orders

• Create and track data in Excel

• Train and mentor new employees

• Qualified Temporary Site Manager Reliever over 200hours experience

• Figure month end numbers, downtime editing, forecast, re-forecast monthly and yearly budgets, run monthly cognos and BI wind reports.

• Program and rebuild turbine computers • Program Bachmann PLC, s

• In-Plant Clearance/ Loto Steering Committee/Trainer

• Site Safety Sponsor and Tower Rescue Trainer

• Prior VPP Corporate Program Leader

• Prior Corporate Safety Tactical Team Member

• Prior Near Miss Team Member

• BBSO Replication Team Member

Education

HVAC Journeyman Diploma - HVAC Installation And Repair

ABC of Iowa - Trade School
Grimes, IA
04-2020

Degree Not Fully Completed - Renewable Power Systems

Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND
01-2015

Advanced Electricity Certificate - Advanced Electricity Certificate

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
02-2010

Basic Electricity Certificate - Basic Electricity

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
07-2009

Basic Hydraulics Certificate - Basic Hydraulics Certificate

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
06-2009

Skills

  • SCADA Systems
  • Electrical systems knowledge
  • Safety Procedures
  • Wind power
  • Schematics Reading
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Six Sigma methodology
  • Renewable energy

Accomplishments

  • Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt – February 2012
  • Re-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt – November 2014

Certification

  • Currently Holds a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License in the State of Iowa

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wind Technician Lead

Invenergy Services LLC
03.2022 - Current

HVAC Technician

Larsen's Plumbing and Heating
03.2021 - 03.2022

HVAC Technician

Mechanical Air Systems
11.2019 - 11.2021

Chemical Plant Operator

CF Industries
03.2018 - 08.2019

Wind Technician

NextEra Energy Resources
03.2008 - 03.2018

HVAC Journeyman Diploma - HVAC Installation And Repair

ABC of Iowa - Trade School

Degree Not Fully Completed - Renewable Power Systems

Bismarck State College

Advanced Electricity Certificate - Advanced Electricity Certificate

Texas Tech University

Basic Electricity Certificate - Basic Electricity

Texas Tech University

Basic Hydraulics Certificate - Basic Hydraulics Certificate

North Iowa Area Community College
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