Travis Rieck
Luzerne
Summary
Technician with comprehensive experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wind turbines. Known for strong technical skills, adaptability, and commitment to safety standards. Team-oriented with focus on achieving operational efficiency and reliability. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results in changing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
07.2020 - Current
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Play role of site HSE promoting continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
- Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, and fiber optic communications enhancing performance, and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
- Minimized work-related accidents by strictly following safety protocols during all maintenance tasks, including working at heights or confined spaces.
Equipment Operator
Kaestner Seeds
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Operated farm tractors, field sprayers, dry fertilizer spreaders, and varies types of farming implements to complete different duties in the surrounding farming community.
- Obtained and utilized CDL by hauling various types of seed, corn/soybeans, dry fertilizer. Also hauled liquid chemicals in tanker truck during spraying season
- Performed routine maintenance, and repairs on equipment as needed.
Education
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA05-2010
Skills
- Safety assessment
- Team collaboration
- Stress tolerance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Wind Technology
07.2020 - Current
Equipment Operator
Kaestner Seeds
12.2014 - 05.2020
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College
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