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Theo Andersson

Wind Turbine Technician
Des Moines, IA, United States

Professional Summary

Safety-focused Wind Turbine Technician with 5+ years supporting utility-scale wind assets from commissioning through corrective maintenance. Skilled in LOTO, gearbox and blade inspections, SCADA fault response, tower climbs, hydraulic systems, torque tools, and crane-assisted component replacement. Known for disciplined documentation, calm troubleshooting, and zero-compromise adherence to GWO, OSHA, and site safety standards.

Employment History

Wind Turbine Technician
Prairie Wind Services · Des Moines, IA
2024 · Present
• Execute LOTO and pre-job risk assessments for utility-scale turbine maintenance, maintaining a zero-incident safety record. • Perform gearbox, generator, blade, and pitch-system inspections; document findings and close corrective actions in the CMMS. • Respond to SCADA alarms and recurring faults, isolating root causes and coordinating remote engineering support to restore availability. • Complete tower climbs, rope-access-assisted checks, lubrication, and torque verification in changing weather conditions. • Mentor newer technicians on rescue readiness, tool control, and disciplined maintenance documentation.
Field Service Technician
Midwest Renewable Field Ops · Iowa and Nebraska
2022 · 2024
• Performed scheduled preventive maintenance on 1.5–3 MW wind turbines, following OEM procedures and detailed service checklists. • Supported crane-assisted gearbox, generator, and main-bearing component swaps, coordinating lifts, exclusion zones, and handoffs with rigging crews. • Applied calibrated torque tools and verified critical fasteners against OEM torque specifications and quality records. • Troubleshot hydraulic, yaw, pitch, and electrical faults, reducing repeat callouts through accurate root-cause documentation. • Maintained parts, tooling, and vehicle readiness while completing clear service reports for site leadership and customers.
Apprentice Electrical / Mechanical Technician
Heartland Energy Apprenticeship · Central Iowa
2020 · 2022
• Assisted senior technicians with basic electrical testing, panel checks, sensor replacement, and safe mechanical repairs under documented procedures. • Learned hydraulic system fundamentals, hose and fitting identification, lubrication routes, and inspection of brakes, bearings, and drive-train components. • Supported site logistics by staging tools and parts, maintaining exclusion zones, and preparing work areas for lifts and tower access. • Completed daily JHA, LOTO, housekeeping, and closeout records while building a strong foundation in wind-site safety culture. • Earned increasing responsibility through reliable tool control, clear communication, and consistent adherence to supervisor direction.

Education

AAS Wind Energy & Turbine Technology
Des Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA
2019 · 2021
Coursework: wind turbine systems, electrical fundamentals, hydraulics, mechanical drives, industrial safety, and applied troubleshooting. Capstone: preventative-maintenance planning and fault isolation for a training turbine.

Skills

LOTO
GWO Basic Safety
First Aid/CPR
OSHA 10
Torque Tools
Hydraulic Systems
SCADA Basics