William Riney
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Proficient tester, designer and debugger with an in-depth understanding of running automated systems for wellhead or wind turbine operations. Well-versed in the full project lifecycle, technical support needs and project coordination functions. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Proactive technician possessing in-depth knowledge of various electrical and automated systems and best practices for continuous improvement of said systems. Independent and team based troubleshooting to diagnose and repair units to provide increased production and availability to employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Technician
Discovery Natural Resources
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
- Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Testing of control/measurement devices through use of multimeter to ensure proper function of automated equipment.
- Oversee/schedule contractor installation/repair of wellhead controllers and control devices.
- Troubleshoot wellhead controller and devices to increase production and availability.
- Implementation of mesh radios on various automation devices throughout field.
- Maintain/troubleshoot mesh radio networking and communication to field devices.
- Troubleshoot server communication through PTP radio networking.
- Troubleshoot/repair variable speed drives for various motor operations/applications throughout field.
Wind Turbine Technician III
Clearway Energy/NRG Energy
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Diagnosed and fixed converter system and safety system issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Hydraulic troubleshooting to find systematic weaknesses and deficiencies in pitch system.
- Replacement of hydraulic pumps, pistons, valves, and other various hydraulic system components.
- Rebuild converter cabinets due to overcurrent event.
- Program PLC, CCU, and FSI controllers for MWT92 towers.
- Extensive rewiring of rotor head cabinet and nacelle cabinet due to circuit failures or communication problems.
- Replacement of all major component devices in turbine (ie. generator, gearbox, transformer, blades, etc.)
- Troubleshoot/replace various faulty sensors/modules for all different subsystems of turbines.
- Performed BOP subsystem maintenance and replacement of filtering on subsystem components.
- Replace inverters for substation DSTAT.
- Repair underground cable splicing and megger testing of underground lines to ensure proper insulation of conductors.
- Substation air switch operation and extensive use of hot stick to open PMT's, air switches, or various disconnects.
- Replacement of PMTs and SF6 switchgears in field.
Wind Turbine Technician
MHI Wind
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Diagnosed and fixed converter system and safety system issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
- Hydraulic troubleshooting to find systematic weaknesses and deficiencies in pitch system.
- Replacement of hydraulic pumps, pistons, valves, and other various hydraulic system components.
- Rebuild converter cabinets due to overcurrent event.
- Program PLC, CCU, and FSI controllers for MWT92 towers.
- Extensive rewiring of rotor head cabinet and nacelle cabinet due to circuit failures or communication problems.
- Replacement of all major component devices in turbine (ie. generator, gearbox, transformer, blades, etc.)
- Troubleshoot/replace various faulty sensors/modules for all different subsystems of turbines.
Information and Communications Technology Technician
NTS Communications
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Installation of wiring/equipment in commercial and residential locations.
- Set up static IPs for private business networking.
- Troubleshoot fiber/DSL/broadband internet connectivity issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ralls High School
Ralls, TX05.2010
Skills
- Function Testing
- Operational Efficiency
- Daily Logs
- Reliability Testing
- Automation Support
- Technical Solutions Development
- Rough Layouts
- Test Automation Software
- Electric Current
- Continuous Improvements
- Testing Standards
- Industrial Automation
- Control Systems Understanding
- Layout Drawings
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Project Management
Timeline
Automation Technician
Discovery Natural Resources
08.2021 - 08.2023
Wind Turbine Technician III
Clearway Energy/NRG Energy
07.2014 - 07.2021
Wind Turbine Technician
MHI Wind
12.2012 - 07.2014
Information and Communications Technology Technician
NTS Communications
08.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Ralls High School
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