Daniel Gardner

Wind Commissioning Technician III | GE ESP-AT1 | Haliade X | LOTO, PCAT/FCAT, Electrical Safety | Energy Management (BS)

Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a Wind Commissioning Technician with GE ESP-AT1 authorization and hands-on experience commissioning the Haliade X platform. Over the past several years, I’ve worked at the front end of turbine commissioning, taking responsibility for LOTO, energized work, PCAT/FCAT testing, and safety compliance while collaborating closely with engineering teams and customer representatives. I’ve contributed directly to successful turbine energizations, and I’ve helped develop commissioning procedures for de-energized nacelle work. My experience includes major component exchanges, troubleshooting, hydraulic bolting, reading electrical schematics, and working with turbine controls across multiple interfaces. I hold a B.S. in Energy Management, along with GWO BST/BTT and NFPA 70E qualifications, and I’m motivated by continuous improvement — both in technical capability and in safety culture. I enjoy working on complex systems with clear documentation, strong teamwork, and a shared goal of delivering a reliable asset.

Experience

  • Wind Site Technician III - Hilltopper at Enel North America
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Wind Turbine Technician performing troubleshooting and repair on GE 2.5 turbines. Committed to safety, quality, minimizing downtime, and ensuring consistent, efficient operation.

  • Wind Commissioning Technician II at IEA Constructors LLC, a MasTec Company
    Mar 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Assumed sole safety, compliance, and LOTO responsibility for GE Haliade X energized turbine component commissioning team o Worked in team to perform commissioning and installation tasks, including PCATs, pre-commissioning acceptance tests, and FCATs, final commissioning acceptance tests o Used GE technical experience to interact with turbine controls through multiple interfaces (epalm, webpages, and toolbox) o Read and comprehended schematics, work instructions, electrical work plans, safety protocols and LOTO procedures o Utilized hydraulic tensioning, torqueing, fastener/bolting, hydraulic cylinders, and Office software (Word and Excel) o Ensured On and Offshore wind turbine systems were commissioned per approved platform specific documentation o Ensured corrective action is taken repair all issues that impact turbine and component completions o Assisted in the development of de-energized nacelle commissioning procedure o Assisted leadership by led to overcome obstacles by assisting to find safe solutions o Served as IEA spokesperson in formal customer meetings

  • Commissioning Technician I at Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA)
    Jan 2022 - May 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • IEA Constructors (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Commissioning Wind Technician I
      Oct 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Worked in team to perform commissioning and installation tasks, including PCATs, pre-commissioning acceptance tests, and FCATs, final commissioning acceptance tests Used GE technical experience for controls interface and troubleshooting purposes Read and comprehended schematics, work instructions, electrical work plans, safety protocols and LOTO, lock out tag out, procedures

    • Field Services Wind Technician I
      Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 · 9 mos

      Worked in team to perform major component exchanges, up tower component repairs and maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on major wind OEM, original equipment manufacturer, platforms Followed defined instructions and schedules including safety, LOTO and technical procedures Gained competency in crane signaling and industry approved rigging practices Performed tasks with proficiency in torqueing and calibration of hydraulic, power, and hand tools

  • Sales Intern at Fastenal Company
    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Gained exposure to inside and outside sales, distribution, marketing, merchandising and procurement in the industrial procurement market. Completed online course work through Fastenal School of Business virtual campus.