Tiara Andrews
Summary
Driven professional with many years of experience in completing maintenance and service work to support upkeep and repair needs of turbine equipment. Expert in testing, troubleshooting, and revamping internal systems to complete repairs. Research-oriented in reading service manuals for instructions on testing and procedures to deliver quality services on various types of wind turbines. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
Fairwind LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the installation of new turbines and monitored existing ones for performance optimization.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of tasks assigned.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Assessed and corrected maintenance, installation, production, quality and design concerns.
General Labor – Temporary Assignments
Express Employment Professionals
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Assigned to different assignments including but not limited to construction (grinding, painting, sanding, remodeling, unloading and carry materials at work sites, clean out site from debris and discarded material) and general maintenance (yard clean up, apartment clean out)
Travel Tech
Field Core
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and operational activities on wind turbine generators
- Assisted with high-voltage system maintenance and repair
Concrete Finisher
City of Enid
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Check concrete molds, mixing concrete, spreading and leveling concrete, dig trenches, clean up job sites, set up forms to create walls, structures or pillars at construction sites anywhere from roadsides to building foundations
Wire Assembly Technician
Kinkisharyo International
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Read, interpreted, and executed drawings and electrical codes to see layout of electrical equipment installation
- Routed low voltage and high voltages cables with zip ties by hand under a train’s cab to top of the train for connections
Electrical Assembler
BYD Coach and Bus
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Preformed preventative maintenance and testing of electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, lighting and alternative electrical parts with drills and multimeters
- Worked with generators and bus batteries with insulated tools to get buses running
- Worked on electrical failures and replaced cameras and batteries to increase production time
- Found failures and corrected connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications may cause harm and dangerous conditions
Unindentured Apprentice
IBEW Local 428
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Used multimeters to preformed preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems including power distribution equipment
- Using hand drills installed electrical circuits, as well as panels and equipment required to accommodate the CEC and NEC
- Complied with standards and procedures of industry as well as the safety manual
Construction Wireman
IBEW LOCAL 11
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards by digging ditches and trenches, and backfilling excavations using picks, shovels, and rakes
- Installed solar panels on torque tubes with jigs then torqued the bolts with torquing wrenches
Education
Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
01.2018
MC3 Program -
Antelope Valley College
01.2018
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School
01.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Component Assembly
- Wind turbine equipment
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Installation
- Renewable energy
- OSHA Compliance
Certificates And Education
- Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program Certificate
- Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
- Hazmat
- Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
- Signalperson Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
- Capstan Hoist Certificate
- Electrical & Electrical Metering Safety Certificate
- CADWELD Certificate
- Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
- Airstreams Renewables, Inc., Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program, 2018, Accelerated training on various aspects of electrical, mechanical, and technical skills required to safely troubleshoot and service renewable energy and communication tower equipment with an emphasis on safety.
- Antelope Valley College, MC3 Program, 2018, Learn about different unions and how to prepare for union apprenticeships.
- Antelope Valley High School, High School Diploma, 2014
Certification
- OSHA 10
- GWO
- FORKLIFT
- UTLITY LOCATING LICENSE
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
Fairwind LLC
08.2024 - Current
General Labor – Temporary Assignments
Express Employment Professionals
08.2022 - 09.2023
Concrete Finisher
City of Enid
01.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Tech
Field Core
01.2019 - 05.2023
Wire Assembly Technician
Kinkisharyo International
03.2018 - 06.2018
Electrical Assembler
BYD Coach and Bus
03.2017 - 11.2017
Unindentured Apprentice
IBEW Local 428
09.2015 - 03.2017
Construction Wireman
IBEW LOCAL 11
06.2014 - 09.2015
Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
MC3 Program -
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High School