Alexander Gaskin
Norristown
Summary
Technical Asset Manager with 8 years of Renewable Energy experience optimizing the performance within the Wind, Solar, and BESS industry. Adept at implementing strategy that maximizes asset value and ensures compliance with industry standard. Expertise in asset lifecycle management including acquisition and commissioning, maintenance and operation, and disposition and re-power of projects. Strong background in data analysis with a track record of successful collaboration with ISOs and Stakeholders. Committed to sustainable practices and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Asset Manager
Syncarpha Capital
12.2023 - Current
- Monitoring and analyzing the performance of renewable energy assets, identifying any deviations from expected performance levels, and implementing corrective actions
- Coordinating inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure the smooth operation of assets, maximizing energy production, and minimizing downtime
- Collecting and analyzing data to generate monthly reports and recommendations for improvement
- Managing O&M negotiations, compliance monitoring, vendor management, invoice approval, documentation, etc
- Managing equipment warranties and warranty claims with EPCs
- Tracking and updating a spare parts inventory system and strategy.
Control Room Operator
Enel Green Power
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Operating the EGPNA generation assets (Wind, Solar, & BESS) through SCADA systems in order to optimize operations based on defined procedures to maximize generation while satisfying all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating with regional transmission operators and local operations and maintenance personnel to implement scheduled maintenance plans and restore generation following unexpected disruptions in normal operations
- Recording data and log information to compile and distribute data reports as required
- Acting proactively by anticipating critical conditions, checking asset status, and identifying abnormal situations not necessarily captured by an alarm, etc
- Maintain required internal and external training requirements, including any NERC required training and certifications, and ISO/RTO required training and certifications
- (PJM certification)
Field Service Technician
EDP Renewables
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of 95 Suzlon S88 wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including substation and tower switchgear
- Assist in Troubleshooting, Maintenance, & Major component exchange projects on site
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures (Maximo).
O&M Service Technician
Nordex USA, Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed assembly, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting repair, and maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment at the wind farm
- Supported 24/7/365 operation of a wind farm to maintain contractual availability
- Completed documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment; maintain records of documentation.
Education
Associate of Science in Wind Energy Technology -
Redstone College
Denver, COSkills
- ABB central SCADA systems
- GE SCADA systems
- Vestas SCADA systems
- Siemens SCADA systems
- Acciona SCADA systems
- Warranty claim management
- MV and operational preventative maintenance
- contract negotiation
- compliance overview
- major component exchange
- commissioning
- Spare Parts Inventory management
Certification
PJM Generator Operator Certification Sept. 2022
Timeline
Technical Asset Manager
Syncarpha Capital
12.2023 - Current
Control Room Operator
Enel Green Power
11.2021 - 12.2023
Field Service Technician
EDP Renewables
03.2021 - 11.2021
O&M Service Technician
Nordex USA, Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Science in Wind Energy Technology -
Redstone College
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