Mark Porter

Mark Porter has extensive work experience in the renewable energy industry, with a focus on wind engineering and mechanical engineering. Mark started their career at Vestas Wind Technology in 2006 as a Reliability Technician, gaining experience in servicing various wind turbine models, conducting fault diagnostics, and implementing solutions for improved performance. Mark then joined Transpower in 2012 as a Grid Outage Planner before moving to Meridian Energy in 2014. At Meridian Energy, Mark held multiple roles including Wind Turbine Specialist, Mechanical Engineer, and Team Lead Wind Engineering. Throughout their career, Mark has demonstrated strong technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a dedication to ensuring the successful operation and maintenance of wind turbines.

Mark Porter's education history is as follows:

1. Victoria University of Wellington:

- Mark attended this university but the specific start year and degree obtained are unknown.

- Mark studied NZ Electrical Practising Licence.

2. Basildon technical College:

- Mark attended this college from 2003 to 2005.

- Mark studied City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 and also 2391 Testing and Verification.

3. Crawley Tech:

- Mark attended this institution, but the specific dates and degree obtained are unknown.

- Mark studied ACOPS Gas Industry Standards.

4. Southend Tech:

- Mark attended this institution, but the specific dates and degree obtained are unknown.

- Mark studied Motor Vehicle Technology.

In addition to their education history, Mark also obtained several certifications:

- LOTO Electrical Safety for Qualified Persons from Vestas Wind Technology in September 2012.

- LOTO Energy Control Coordinator from Vestas Wind Technology in September 2012.

- LOTO Energy Control Coordinator Soft Skills from Vestas Wind Technology in September 2012.

- LOTO Level 2 from Vestas Wind Technology in September 2012.

- LOTO Level 3 from Vestas Wind Technology in September 2012.

- Pre-Hospital emergency Care from StJohn's in September 2012.

- Fire Safety Course from Vertical Horizons in May 2012.

- Reliability Planners School Level 2 from Covaris in December 2010.

- Certified Level 2 Machinery Lubricant Analyst from the International Council for Machinery Lubrication in November 2010.

- Oil Analysis level 1 from NORIA Corporation in November 2010.

- Root Cause Bearing Failure Analysis, Level 2 from SKF in November 2010.

- Hytorc Operation & Safety Training Course from Hytorc NZ in April 2010.

- Basics of Machine Condition CMGT 201 from SKF Reliability Systems in November 2009.

- Vestas Certified Service Technician V90-3MW, V100-2.75MW & V100-3MW from Vestas Wind Technology in February 2008.

- Vestas Certified Service Technician 1300 Main Components from Vestas Wind Technology in October 2007.

- Vestas Certified Service Technician VMP 5000 from Vestas Wind Technology in August 2007.

- Vestas Certified Service Technician, Main Components from Vestas Wind Technology in August 2007.

- New Zealand Electrical Registration from the Electrical Workers Registration Board in March 2007.

- Level 3 Certificate in electrical Installation Theory Part 2 from City & Guilds in August 2005.

- Level 3 Electrical Installation Theory Part 2 Assignments from City & Guilds in August 2005.