James Young
Hull
Summary
An extremely focused and detail-oriented technician who is capable of accurately analyzing, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of blade defects using a variety of tools. I have strong organization skills and a superior work ethic maintaining health and safety at all times. I'm passionate and ambitious with over 9 years experience. I'm determined and committed to learning and developing my career within the wind power industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Level 2 Quality Controller
Siemens Gamesa
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2023.03 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations whilst carrying out tasks, maintaining a safe work environment for all staff members.
- Developed improved testing processes for more accurate results.
- Improved product quality by conducting meticulous inspections.
- Conducted investigations into any issues or deviations from standards, rectifying problems promptly and efficiently.
- Utilised specialist equipment for precise measurements, increasing overall accuracy levels.
- Carried out regular audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Identifying blade defects, documenting them and working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to address the root cause in quality incidents and improve overall production performance.
- Quality inspections are on both the 108m blade and 115m blade including Internal/External Grind and lamination inspections along with LOPC sensors (Load optimized pitch control system), LPS band (Lightning protections system) and DSC analysis inspections.
Blade Repair Technician
Gev wind power
Borselle
2022.05 - 2022.08
- - web wrinkle repair on 81m blades
- - grinding the web surface area flat and replacing with it with a 8 layer 60 degree biax overlamination
- - using fast and standard hardner epoxy mixture
- - Manning the repair with heating cycle of 4-6 hours for full cure
Blade repair Technician
Siemens Gamesa
Hull
2016.04 - 2022.04
- Duties carried out include:
- - Preparation for the repair - Marking out and drawing on the blade ready for lamination
- - Excellent knowledge of various repair methods and what materials are needed for each repair
- - using filler to upkeep the shape of the blade
- - Cutting fibre glass for repairs
- - using power tools such as sanders and grinders on a fibre glass surface
- - Maintaining health and safety regulations are followed whilst repairing inside the blade in a confined space
- - Completing repairs to excel QC expectations and standards.
- - Safely turning the blade to suitable positions to allow for repairs to take place.
- - Maneuvering blades down the production line
- Achieved safe work environment by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Improved overall turbine efficiency through meticulous attention to detail during blade repairs.
- Delivered efficient service through thorough knowledge of blade repair techniques.
- Used appropriate protective gear whilst working, promoting a culture of safety at the workplace.
- Operated precision tools across varied technical tasks.
- Ensured optimal performance by carrying out regular blade maintenance tasks.
Skills
- GWO certified training
- Composite material knowledge
- Precision measurement
- Fibreglass moulding techniques
- Composite material handling
- Grinding proficiency
- On-Site decision making
- Effective communication with teammates
- Blade inspection proficiency
- Repair planning
- Surface preparation techniques
- Health and Safety Compliance
Websites
LANGUAGES
English
German
LINKS
www.linkedin.com/in/james-young-6921a22a2
Certification
- GWO Blade Repair BR
- GWO Slinger Signaler SLS
- Vacuum Infusion Mini Blade
- Epoxy hand lay-up Flat Mould
- Epoxy Hand lay-up Corner Mould
- Epoxy Handling Safety
- Fiberglass Identification
- Vacuum Infusion Flat Mould with Balsa Core
- GQR Global Equivalent DK Legal Epoxy and Isocyanates
- Full UK Driving License
Timeline
Level 2 Quality Controller
Siemens Gamesa
2023.03 - Current
Blade Repair Technician
Gev wind power
2022.05 - 2022.08
Blade repair Technician
Siemens Gamesa
2016.04 - 2022.04