
Construction
Overview
The Construction department is a self-perform team dedicated to building One Energy projects. The Construction team receives a shovel-ready project and will complete the following activities:
- Civil – completes road and crane pad installation as well as ensures proper site control measures are being taken, i.e. drainage, stormwater controls, etc.
- Foundation – completing excavations, supervising rebar crews, concrete placement, and backfill of foundations.
- Electrical – installing the electrical equipment, terms, and cabling to interconnect the project.
- Erection – stacking the towers and mechanical completion of the turbines.
- Yard and Offload – manages the yard and inventory as well as mobilizing to sites including issuing components to projects from the OE Findlay Yard.
Forms:
Softwares:
- Athena
- Fiix – inventory management system
- Linxup GPS
- Marine Traffic
- National Weather Service – check weather
- NoteVault – daily reporting on job sites
- TaskWorld – check off daily lists
- WeatherOps – on phones for weather alerts
- Google Photos – easily share photos
- Keepass – password management
- NoteVault
- Snap 365 – clock in and out for the day
Resources:
- Construction Methodology
- Goldwind Manuals
- How to Build a Wind Turbine Presentation
- Quality Assurance Program
- Standard Operating Procedures
Shortcuts:
Crane & Rigging
Crane Lift & Assembly
Before a crane can operate, it must first be lifted and assembled. This video shows the detailed process, highlighting the careful coordination and expertise required to bring this essential construction tool to life.
Electrical
Battery Backup System: NFWC
This video explains the battery backup system at the North Findlay Wind Campus, detailing its components and connections, including battery chargers, distribution blocks, and DC to DC converters. It covers how the system steps down voltage, powers devices like ethernet switches and multimedia converters, and sends alerts for power outages and temperature extremes.
Battery Backup System: Storm Connex
In the event of extreme weather or power outages, it’s essential to keep the turbines connected to the internet. This training covers the battery backup system in the StormConnex, detailing how it maintains connection and provides steps for troubleshooting in case of a power failure.
How to Term Ethernet Cable
This video guides you through terminating a Cat5 Ethernet cable, covering the necessary tools and steps. It offers a clear overview of the process, ensuring you can confidently complete the task for a reliable network connection.
Reading a 1 Liner
This video explains how electricity flows from a turbine generator to the customer. It provides an overview of a one-line diagram detailing the path from the turbine to the plant, discussing topics like project trips, maintenance responsibilities, and transformer voltage conversion.
Transformer Turn Ratio Test
This is a demonstration of how to use a ratio meter to test new and existing transformers. It covers how to properly set up the meter, connect the cables, and safely configure the instrument settings.
Volt Meter
In this video you will learn how to properly read a volt meter. It covers the basics of setting up the meter, selecting the correct settings, and interpreting the readings accurately for different electrical applications.
Wire Terminal
This video covers the different kits used in trucks and explains how the components are organized. These kits help maintain consistency and ensure that the necessary parts are easily accessible and standardized across all trucks.
Battery Backup System: NFWC
This video explains the battery backup system at the North Findlay Wind Campus, detailing its components and connections, including battery chargers, distribution blocks, and DC to DC converters. It covers how the system steps down voltage, powers devices like ethernet switches and multimedia converters, and sends alerts for power outages and temperature extremes.
Battery Backup System: Storm Connex
In the event of extreme weather or power outages, it’s essential to keep the turbines connected to the internet. This training covers the battery backup system in the StormConnex, detailing how it maintains connection and provides steps for troubleshooting in case of a power failure.
How to Term Ethernet Cable
This video guides you through terminating a Cat5 Ethernet cable, covering the necessary tools and steps. It offers a clear overview of the process, ensuring you can confidently complete the task for a reliable network connection.
Reading a 1 Liner
This video explains how electricity flows from a turbine generator to the customer. It provides an overview of a one-line diagram detailing the path from the turbine to the plant, discussing topics like project trips, maintenance responsibilities, and transformer voltage conversion.
Transformer Turn Ratio Test
This is a demonstration of how to use a ratio meter to test new and existing transformers. It covers how to properly set up the meter, connect the cables, and safely configure the instrument settings.
Volt Meter
In this video you will learn how to properly read a volt meter. It covers the basics of setting up the meter, selecting the correct settings, and interpreting the readings accurately for different electrical applications.
Wire Terminal
This video covers the different kits used in trucks and explains how the components are organized. These kits help maintain consistency and ensure that the necessary parts are easily accessible and standardized across all trucks.
General Construction
PPE Presentation
This presentation explains Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and highlights the essential gear—gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility clothing—that shield workers from diverse hazards. Each item should be worn correctly and PPE requirements vary in different settings, from active construction sites and climbing operations to offices, yards, and field work. It is important to select the right protection to maintain a safe workplace for everyone.
Excavator Operation 101
This video provides a simple guide on how to operate an excavator. It covers the basic controls, safety tips, and step-by-step instructions for maneuvering the machine, digging, and managing the bucket.
Laydown Yard
This video offers a guided tour of the One Energy laydown yard, showcasing the equipment, materials, and setup used in their operations. It provides an overview of how the yard is organized and highlights the key components essential for supporting wind energy projects.
PPE Presentation
This presentation explains Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and highlights the essential gear—gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility clothing—that shield workers from diverse hazards. Each item should be worn correctly and PPE requirements vary in different settings, from active construction sites and climbing operations to offices, yards, and field work. It is important to select the right protection to maintain a safe workplace for everyone.
Excavator Operation 101
This video provides a simple guide on how to operate an excavator. It covers the basic controls, safety tips, and step-by-step instructions for maneuvering the machine, digging, and managing the bucket.
Laydown Yard
This video offers a guided tour of the One Energy laydown yard, showcasing the equipment, materials, and setup used in their operations. It provides an overview of how the yard is organized and highlights the key components essential for supporting wind energy projects.
Procedure for Visiting a Construction Site
Learn the necessary steps you need to take before visiting a construction site. This video covers essential safety precautions, required gear, and site protocols to ensure you’re fully prepared and compliant for your visit.
Turbine
Cable Bracket & Clip Installation
This video provides a simple guide on installing cable brackets and clips. It covers the tools needed, step-by-step instructions, and tips for ensuring a secure and organized installation.
Cable Drop
This video shows the process of rigging a cable drop. It explains the installation of a permanent cable and how to secure it properly, ensuring stability and safety throughout the setup.
Cold Jointing Concrete
Learn the essentials of cold jointing, exploring techniques to properly bond new concrete to existing structures.
Geo-Tech Report 101
This video provides a broad overview of geotechnical reports, highlighting key information on soil and foundation stability essential for successful construction projects. Learn how these reports guide site preparation, foundation design, and ensure long-term structural integrity.
Grounding Grid
This video covers the essentials of measuring and cutting for grounding grid installations. Learn step-by-step techniques to ensure precise measurements and accurate cuts, crucial for effective and safe electrical grounding systems.
Grouting Base
This is an example of how to properly grout the base of a turbine to ensure a stable and secure foundation.
How a Wind Turbine Works
Discover the science behind wind energy and how wind turbines convert it into electricity. This video explains what causes wind, how turbines are designed, and the process of capturing and transforming wind’s kinetic energy into power for industrial facilities.
How to Use the Chain Hoist
This video demonstrates how to safely and effectively use a chain hoist inside a wind turbine. Learn the proper techniques for lifting and securing heavy components during maintenance and installation tasks.
Internal Base Deck
This short video offers a glimpse inside the internal base deck of a wind turbine, highlighting the key structural components and layout within the foundation. Explore the critical elements that support the turbine and ensure its stability.
Internal LM-UM Deck
This video provides an inside look at the LM-UM deck of a wind turbine, showcasing the critical components and layout within this section.
Cable Bracket & Clip Installation
This video provides a simple guide on installing cable brackets and clips. It covers the tools needed, step-by-step instructions, and tips for ensuring a secure and organized installation.
Cable Drop
This video shows the process of rigging a cable drop. It explains the installation of a permanent cable and how to secure it properly, ensuring stability and safety throughout the setup.
Cold Jointing Concrete
Learn the essentials of cold jointing, exploring techniques to properly bond new concrete to existing structures.
Geo-Tech Report 101
This video provides a broad overview of geotechnical reports, highlighting key information on soil and foundation stability essential for successful construction projects. Learn how these reports guide site preparation, foundation design, and ensure long-term structural integrity.
Grounding Grid
This video covers the essentials of measuring and cutting for grounding grid installations. Learn step-by-step techniques to ensure precise measurements and accurate cuts, crucial for effective and safe electrical grounding systems.
Grouting Base
This is an example of how to properly grout the base of a turbine to ensure a stable and secure foundation.
How a Wind Turbine Works
Discover the science behind wind energy and how wind turbines convert it into electricity. This video explains what causes wind, how turbines are designed, and the process of capturing and transforming wind’s kinetic energy into power for industrial facilities.
How to Fly the Rotor
This video explains the process of flying a rotor during wind turbine construction. It details the careful planning, precise lifting techniques, and safety measures involved in securing the rotor blades to the turbine hub, ensuring a successful and efficient installation.
How to Use the Chain Hoist
This video demonstrates how to safely and effectively use a chain hoist inside a wind turbine. Learn the proper techniques for lifting and securing heavy components during maintenance and installation tasks.
Internal Base Deck
This short video offers a glimpse inside the internal base deck of a wind turbine, highlighting the key structural components and layout within the foundation. Explore the critical elements that support the turbine and ensure its stability.
Internal LM-UM Deck
This video provides an inside look at the LM-UM deck of a wind turbine, showcasing the critical components and layout within this section.
Internal Top Deck
This video provides an inside look at the internal top deck of a wind turbine, showcasing the critical components and layout within this section.
Internal UM Top Deck
This video provides an inside look at the internal UM top deck of a wind turbine, showcasing the critical components and layout within this section.
Nacelle Prep Kit
This video walks you through each component of a nacelle prep kit for a wind turbine, explaining the purpose and importance of each item. Gain a clear understanding of how these tools and materials are used to prepare the nacelle for safe and efficient installation.
Picking Up the Generator
This video shows the careful process of lifting and handling a generator that powers wind turbines. Watch as the team uses precise techniques and equipment to safely pick up and position this critical component, ensuring a smooth and secure installation.
Proper Tensioning Technique
This video gives clear instructions on how to properly tension bolts using hydraulic jacks and a pump. It covers how to set the jacks to the right pressure,tighten the nuts securely, and measure accurately. You’ll also learn important safety steps, like ensuring the turbine is not running and opening the circuit in the basement, to complete the job safely and effectively.
Setting Base Section
This video guides you through the process of setting the base section of a wind turbine. Watch the key steps involved, from positioning and aligning the base to securing it in place.
Tower Cable Structure
This video explores a past issue in the Z2 turbine where a loose clamp resulted in auxiliary cables being pulled down, causing damage. The cause of the problem is explained as well as the temporary solution to address the issue until a more permanent solution can be put in place.
Tower Climb Tour
This video takes you on a climb inside a wind turbine and provides an in-depth tour of its key components. Explore each level, from the base to the nacelle, and learn about the intricate machinery and technology that make wind energy possible.
Internal UM Top Deck
This video provides an inside look at the internal UM top deck of a wind turbine, showcasing the critical components and layout within this section.
Nacelle Prep Kit
This video walks you through each component of a nacelle prep kit for a wind turbine, explaining the purpose and importance of each item. Gain a clear understanding of how these tools and materials are used to prepare the nacelle for safe and efficient installation.
Picking Up the Generator
This video shows the careful process of lifting and handling a generator that powers wind turbines. Watch as the team uses precise techniques and equipment to safely pick up and position this critical component, ensuring a smooth and secure installation.
Proper Tensioning Technique
This video gives clear instructions on how to properly tension bolts using hydraulic jacks and a pump. It covers how to set the jacks to the right pressure,tighten the nuts securely, and measure accurately. You’ll also learn important safety steps, like ensuring the turbine is not running and opening the circuit in the basement, to complete the job safely and effectively.
Setting Base Section
This video guides you through the process of setting the base section of a wind turbine. Watch the key steps involved, from positioning and aligning the base to securing it in place.
Tower Cable Structure
This video explores a past issue in the Z2 turbine where a loose clamp resulted in auxiliary cables being pulled down, causing damage. The cause of the problem is explained as well as the temporary solution to address the issue until a more permanent solution can be put in place.
Tower Climb Tour
This video takes you on a climb inside a wind turbine and provides an in-depth tour of its key components. Explore each level, from the base to the nacelle, and learn about the intricate machinery and technology that make wind energy possible.
Tower Stack from Inside
This is a string of 3 second videos all spliced together that shows different parts of the tower stacking from the inside of the tower.
Upper Mid Stacking
This video shows the upper-mid section of the tower being stacked from the outside.