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.