William Bates Email & Phone Number

United States

Newkirk, Oklahoma

Cimarron Kansas

At this level I solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in technical areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Lead crews of technicians to complete required duties.Interact directly with the customerTrain and mentor employeesPerform operations, planned maintenance, and unplanned maintenance on sub-station equipment.Perform turbine pad mounted transformer inspections, switching and replacement.Troubleshooting warranty… Show more At this level I solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in technical areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Lead crews of technicians to complete required duties.Interact directly with the customerTrain and mentor employeesPerform operations, planned maintenance, and unplanned maintenance on sub-station equipment.Perform turbine pad mounted transformer inspections, switching and replacement.Troubleshooting warranty issuesDiagnose and resolve faults on turbines as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problemsSmall or large corrective tasks on wind turbinesWork as scheduled during the week and on call as needed or required.Knowledge of basic protection system control systems (relays, lockouts, communications)Knowledge of proper grounding techniques of substationsAbility to supervise and lead contractorsDe-energize and re- energize a substation after maintenance or unscheduled eventKnowledge of use and interpretation of insulation resistance testing, DLRO (Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter), battery impedance tester, and cable locating equipmentBasic knowledge of UPS battery systemsCompliance & Administrative Record Maintenance:EH&S Documentation Complete necessary paperwork (work management documentation, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary) Show less

Dodge City, Kansas

• 15 + years experience in the areas of preventative maintenance tasks; repairing and replacing worn or damaged parts, dismantled and reassembled heavy equipment; overhauled and tested machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency; adjust and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; field special services, field installation and repair; read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and schematics; diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine the required… Show more • 15 + years experience in the areas of preventative maintenance tasks; repairing and replacing worn or damaged parts, dismantled and reassembled heavy equipment; overhauled and tested machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency; adjust and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; field special services, field installation and repair; read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and schematics; diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine the required repairs.• 3+ years experience leading 2 to 5 man maintenance crews in retro fitting existing equipment, preventative maintenance and field installation and repair.• 1+ years experience with Siemens Wind Energy, leading a team of technicians involved in troubleshooting, maintenance and daily safety requirements; experience as Acting Site Lead; Certified AP for Cimarron II Wind Farm; TSWA Certified employees.• 5+ total years experience interfacing internally/externally with all management levels in the support of cutting-edge mechanical, electrical and hydraulic applications.• 7 Years United States Army – Specialties – Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, And Heavy Equipment. Show less

Lead the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment such as order picking equipment, tow tractors, forklifts and forklift attachments, material handling carts, pallet jacks, and automated conveyor equipment

All American LightingTraveled to more than 20 states to update, install and maintain incandescent, fluorescent, and neon lighting systems in a commercial setting which includes but is not limited to Wal-Mart, Sonic, McDonald's, and O'Reilly Auto Parts. Other duties included installing conduit, electrical distribution boxes and control panels. Responsibilities also included purchasing and maintaining material inventory, and processing daily invoices and projected job costs.

Supervised and performed unit maintenance, recovery operations on improved tow vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, cavalry fighting vehicles, fire support vehicles, multiple launch rocket systems and 113 family types of light armored vehicles.

Electronic Engineer, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Associates In Wind Technology

Obtaining my Associates Degree.

Wind Turbine Technician

Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, 4.0 GPA

Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic

Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic. Supervised and performed unit maintenance, recovery operations on improved tow vehicles.

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