STEPHEN JONES49 Ripon Road, Redcar, Cleveland TS10 3QH Mobile: 07527494322 

Stereload@hotmail.com https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-jones/54/246/97

PROFILE   An experienced versatile wind turbine and rope access Technician. Extremely organized with the ability to operate effectively outside normal functional boundaries. A very reliable team player and adaptable to any working environment. Fully competent in all aspects of rope access and wind turbine duties. Looking for new challenges to enhance and extend existing skill base.  EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING  

Siemens Level 2&3

Siemens Spot metal repair

Siemens Rope access audit

Siemens Slinger banksman

Siemens Electrical Zero energy training

Siemens General electrical awareness

Siemens Task specific work authorization

Siemens Hiab operator

Siemens Avanti & skyman trained

AllGWO’s

BOSIET Offshore survival training

Offshore medical

MIST Training

CCNSG & CSCS Training

Hitorc Training

ISSOW Training

8 x GCSE’s

Full Clean UK driving license   CAREER HISTORY

HIGHERSAFE – ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN - VARIOUS DATES BETWEEN ROTATION FROM E/STREAMWorking on Anfeild football stadium on my down time from offshore work.  Working in various sized teams doing cladding work on the new stand. Setting up tuffer lines, Using aid climbing and rope to rope transfers.

EARTH STREAM - OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE SPOT METAL REPAIR JULY 2015 - PRESENTWorking in Germany on the Borkrum Rifgrund wind turbine field, carrying out spot on paint repairs inside and out of turbines using a three coat system.E Lous electrical awareness, Zero energy and TSWA training was completed enabling turbine control which facilitated supervision free work. Repairs were carried out inside and outside the tower, in the nacelle, hub and Heli-Deck, ensuring work was fully documented and unscheduled repairs were rectified when identified. As team leader it was my responsibility to implement tool box talk, record environmental readings and inspect paint dry film thickness.

CWIND – OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE SPOT METAL REPAIR JUNE 2015 - JULYWorking in Grimsby on the Western most rough offshore wind turbine field, carrying out spot on paint repairs inside and outside of turbines using a three coat system. Carrying out snagging of all work completed. This is signed off by the paint inspector successfully delivering a high end product to the clients’ specifications. Responsible for the safe slinging and rigging of all tools required for the task, ensuring lift plans are adhered to and taking environmental factors into consideration such as wind, waves and swells. Enforce and comply with IRATA regulations, prioritising all safety measures and ensuring rescue and evacuation processes are in place and strictly adhered to.

CAPE – ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN MAY 2015 – JUNE 2015Working on Draks power station in a team of 4, installing debris netting inside a coal unit boiler for a full internal clean during the unit outage on the power station using basic rope access techniques.

SHORELAND ACCESS – ROPE ACCESS PAINTER OCTOBER 2014 – MAY 2015

Working on Saint David’s hotel roof in Cardiff Blasting and painting eternal steel structure using rope access techniques. Steel was painted with a two coat system of mastic and polyurethane. \worked as part of a 6 strong team to get the job done within the allocated time scope.

T.I.S - ROPE ACCESS PAINTER JULY 2014 – OCTOBER 2014Working on the Newport Bridge in Middleborough AND Haverton Hill as part of the rope access painting squad working at heights of up to 230ft using all methods of rope access to prep and repaint all structural and access/egress also on wind turbine transition pieces using all methods of rope access. Carrying out spot on paint repairs inside and outside of turbines and carrying out snagging of all work completed.

TAZIKER - ROPE ACCESS PAINTER JUNE 2014 – JULY 2014Working on the transporter bridge in Middlesbrough as part of the rope access painting squad working at heights of up to 230ft using all methods of rope access to prep and repaint all structural and access/egress

GE POWER & WATER – WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN             MARCH 2014 – JUNE 2014 Maintenance & Servicing, Punch list work, Snagging, Fault finding, Retro fitting, Basic electrical repairs, Reading Schematics, Stock check and office duties. Test and inspection of fall arrest wires, Installation, inspection and maintenance of all UK fall arrest systems.      BBS WIND LTD – WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN        OCTOBER 2013 – MARCH 2014Freelance service technician BBS Wind Turbines to Nordex. Maintenance & service Fault finding, Nordex N80 Gamma 2.5MW. Maintenance & Servicing, Hytorc work, Snag work and Tower erection.  WINDTEX – WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN                         APRIL 2013 – AUGUST 2013Maintenance and service of Nordex N80, Type 3 services, Gear box inspections, Generator alignment, Hydraulic and pneumatic torque, Hydraulic station inspection & servicing, Snag work, Safety checking, Risk assessment & Method Statement completion, Yaw system inspections, Inspection of PPE, Carrying out Toolbox talks, Supervision of co-workers. Tower cleaning BBS WIND LTD – WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN                     DECEMBER 2012 – MARCH 2013 Freelance service technician BBS Wind Turbines to Nordex, Maintenance & service fault finding, Nordex N80 Gamma 2.5MW, Maintenance & Servicing, Fault finding, Hytorc work, Snag work, Tower erection. Test and inspection of fall arrest wires, Installation, inspection and maintenance of all UK fall arrest systems. WINDTEX – WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN                     JULY - 2012 - NOVEMBER 2012 Maintenance of NORDEX N60/N80/N90, Type 1, 2 & 3 Servicing, Generator alignment, Pitch Seal Replacement, Snag Work, Fault Finding, Hydraulic Station Servicing, Health and Safety Documentation, Pre and Post Task Documentation.  Tower cleaning    TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  

Installation, configuration and maintenance of a wide range of onshore wind turbines.  Skilled in fault diagnosis and repair of wind turbine equipment to a highly competent level, including gear box inspections, generator alignment and hydraulic and pneumatic torque.  Confident communicator with effective leadership skills. Extensive experience of working to time critical operations. Highly skilled climber with over 2000 hours logged.A dedicated professional possessing exceptional drive to succeed whether working independently or contributing to team achievement. 

 PERSONAL DETAILS  

Excellent health Non smoker Enjoys keeping fit by running and weight training DOB: 7th October  1979 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Upon recommendation personal funding is available for further employment courses to enhance existing skill base and increase employability.  

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