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Jon Burns

South shields,England

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 10 years of industry experience, specializing in preventative maintenance and electrical testing. Expertise in hydraulic systems and skilled in turbine installation, troubleshooting, and repair. Proven ability to work effectively from heights while enhancing operational efficiency through attention to detail and technical proficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

senior wind turbine technician

WS Wind Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Performed planned maintenance to high standards using approved procedures daily.
  • Resolved breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
  • Completed installation and decommissioning work to agreed schedules and specifications.
  • Maintained detailed records of inspections to track performance trends.
  • Conduct remote monitoring of turbine performance to decide visit necessity and timing.
  • Maintain safe, efficient workplace operations through consistent monitoring of hazards.

Wind turbine technician trainer

Full Circle Wind Services
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Delivered training for new staff to company standards.
  • Improve operational standards by auditing staff work outputs for quality and compliance.
  • Delivered supplementary training when performance standards were not met.

Wind turbine technician

Full Circle Wind Services
11.2019 - 02.2024
  • carry out planed services to a high standard
  • record and report any issues with the machines
  • As an AT I was responsible for the safety of the team when at work

Wind turbine technician

Ainscough Wind Energy Services
11.2016 - 11.2019

Undertook insulation of multiple wind turbine types, including Senvion and Vestas. this included

  • slinging and banking
  • bolt tensioning
  • cable routing and connecting
  • general house keeping

trainee wind turbine technician

Alternative Energy Contracting
11.2015 - 11.2016

As a trainee my job was to assist and learn in the following areas.

  • Install new machines, mainly EWTS, following manufacturer specifications and safe practice.
  • Complete scheduled maintenance to keep equipment ready and reliable.
  • Respond to breakdowns promptly, troubleshoot faults, and restore normal production.

Education

BZEE Wind Technician Studies Level 3 - Wind Technician

North Tyneside Colllege
Newcastle
07.2015

Skills

  • Preventative maintenance

  • Turbine troubleshooting and repairing

  • Major parts exchange

  • Turbine installation

  • Electrical testing knowledge

  • Hydraulic systems knowledge

Certification

  • GWO working at heights
  • GWO first aid
  • GWO manual handling
  • GWO fire awareness
  • GWO advanced rescue training
  • CPCS slinger signaller
  • IPAF PAL 3a/3b

Timeline

senior wind turbine technician

WS Wind Services
03.2025 - Current

Wind turbine technician trainer

Full Circle Wind Services
02.2024 - 02.2025

Wind turbine technician

Full Circle Wind Services
11.2019 - 02.2024

Wind turbine technician

Ainscough Wind Energy Services
11.2016 - 11.2019

trainee wind turbine technician

Alternative Energy Contracting
11.2015 - 11.2016

BZEE Wind Technician Studies Level 3 - Wind Technician

North Tyneside Colllege
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