Andrew Gravestock

Authorised technician and team leader for category 4 and 5 blade repair campaigns across UK SGRE and Vestas sites.

Executed general repairs, internal web crack repairs, lightning strike repairs, delamination repairs, and lightning receptor replacements.

Established safety protocols using AWP document from authorising engineer.

• Provided technical field support while maintaining customer relations.
• Coordinated daily operations of multiple rope access teams to achieve high-quality repairs.
• Ensured adherence to safety measures throughout each workday.
• Completed accurate progress reports, daily logs, and timesheets in a timely manner.
• Performed extensive repairs in segment 5 of Siemens blade factory, including 30+ layer general repairs and split trailing edge repairs.

Executed radiographic inspections on critical components within P66 refinery using Isotope sources up to 20 Ci.
Ensured quality processing of shot films, enabling accurate analysis by radiographers.
Led safe rope access procedures for all work at height-related tasks.
Inspected integrity of welds, flanges, valves, and high-pressure vessels.

Served as Vestas V90 Authorised Technician for LEP project at Barrow Offshore Windfarm.

Transferred control to and from Operation Controller while ensuring system safety via AWP document.

• Maintained overall safety of work party throughout operational hours.
• Supervised L3 activities, including rigging ropes and planning rescue scenarios.
• Ensured safety compliance of rope access team at all times.
• Applied Polytech LEP according to work instructions, implementing all necessary safety measures.
• Completed progress reports, daily logs, and timesheets accurately and promptly.

Performed kit inspections to guarantee compliance with safety standards.
Coordinated daily operations of multiple rope access teams, ensuring optimal performance.
Provided technical field support while maintaining strong customer and client relations.
Authored site RAMS to establish clear safety protocols and guidelines.
Ensured adherence to Personal Safety measures during all rope access activities.
Completed turbine reporting, daily logs, and timesheets accurately and promptly.
Managed site coordination to uphold high-quality execution of rope access work.

Conducted full tower and blade inspections at Siemens Pen Y Cymoedd Wind Farm.

Executed spot paint repairs and Cat 3/4 blade repairs per Siemens work instructions.

Generated daily reports, turbine activity reports, client work orders, and weekly timesheets.

Leading edge protection installations and CAT 4 blade repairs at Vestas Bligh Bank Offshore Windfarm.

• Supervised PCU installations and ensured compliance with Vestas work instructions.
• Monitored rope access operations to meet Irata safety standards and documented daily team activities.
• Performed D-Icing repairs, including grinding, refilling, and painting at Siemens Mörtjärnberget Windfarm in Sweden.
• Served as L3 Supervisor for Hornsea 1 Offshore Windfarm, overseeing servicing, quality inspections, and documentation.