Technician Manager

PAUL J. HARTER

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Professional Profile

*Strong natural ability to work in teams *High degree of adaptability & flexibility *Strong desire to learn new skills & knowledge *Excellent work ethic *Dependability & dedication to team/company *Personal desire/value to produce quality work *Ability/desire to work as craftsman with hand tools *Strong proven background in electrical and mechanical safety, trouble shooting and repair.

Education and Training

Wind Turbine Technician Academy, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 2011

26 week, intensive, hands on training in wind turbine safety, lock out/tag out, craning and rigging, hydraulics, laser alignment, electrical, and P.L.C. troubleshooting. Hands on experience conducting biannual and annual services on Fuhrläender 2500 and NEG MICON 900kw. (Graduation 12/2011)

Relevant Technical Training Experience:

Applied diagnostics using an oscilloscope, DVOM, and Megger to measure resistance, continuity, voltage, and frequency.

Constructed motor control circuits; emphasis on troubleshooting.

Executed competency in generator bearing removal, laser alignment, and gearbox servicing.

Developed awareness of hydraulic system operation by adjusting pressure switches, replacing control valves, charging accumulators, and performing fluid/ filter changes.

Studied Aerodynamics and performed repairs to damaged wind turbine blades.

Facilitated the use of Lock out /Tag out and Test-Verify-Test to ensure safe work practice.

Demonstrated competent craning and rigging technique.

Certifications

Wind Energy Authorizes Climber. Fall Arrest and Rescue from Ladder. Control of Hazardous Energy. OHSA 10 for General Industry. First Aid with CPR/AED Adult. Powered Industrial Truck Operator.

Work Experience

Wind Turbine Technician, Source 2 Staffing (MITSUBISHI POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA)

Alpha, Minnesota 02/01/2012 - Current

Conduct biannual and annual maintenance on Mitsubishi 2.4 wind turbines including greasing, torqueing, volt checks, slip-ring and generator maintenance. Hub and blade entry and inspection. Replacement of IGBT’s, control boards, multiplexers and running PLC program updates. Apply experience with schematic reading to assist diagnostic and trouble shooting. Regular use of DVOM‘s and Meggers to measure resistance, continuity and voltages. Maintain hydraulic system operation threw pressure monitoring, adjusting pressure switches, charging accumulators, and performing fluid/ filter changes. The regular use of Lock out /Tag out and Test-Verify-Test procedures to ensure safe work practice.

Wind Turbine Technician, KVCC WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN ACADEMY INTERNSHIP Kalamazoo, Michigan 07/01/2011 - 12/28/2011

Conduct biannual and annual services on Fuhrläender 2500 and NEG MICON 900kw. Apply diagnostic principals using an oscilloscope, DVOM, and Megger to measure resistance, continuity, voltage, and frequency. Constructed motor control circuits. Executed generator bearing removal, laser alignment, and gearbox servicing. Maintain hydraulic system operation by adjusting pressure switches, replacing control valves, charging accumulators, and performing fluid/ filter changes. Performed repairs to damaged wind turbine blades. Facilitated the use of Lock out /Tag out and Test-Verify-Test to ensure safe work practice. Demonstrated competent craning and rigging technique.

Warehouse Coordinator, EPC/AEES Mattawan, Michigan, 2007 - 2011

Coordinated daily operations of a large warehouse included logistics, shipping, receiving and support/supply of a twelve plant facility. Trouble shoot and repair of electric and propane lift trucks, assist maintenance in electric motor replacement and mechanical installations. Quality assessment and calibration of injection molding equipment.

Dairy/Frozen Department Manager, D&W PORTAGE Portage, Michigan, 2005 - 2007

Supervised daily ordering, rotation and quality assessment of stock. Maintained daily budget of $2000 -4000.

Owner/ Operator, HARTER’S FLOOR CARE Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1996 - 2005

Maintain, service , diagnose and repair all automatic floor cleaning machinery and equipment in accordance to manuals and manufacturers specifications. Planned and implemented predictive maintenance, trending and causal mapping. Scheduled and supervised multiple locations and 5 employees, and conducted site evaluations.

Lead Building Service Technician, MEIJER, INC. Portage, Michigan, 1990 - 1996

Diagnosed, inspected and conducted machine repair, performed safety and quality assessments and material applications, planned nightly duty assignments, and supported building services team.

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