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Angel Rangel Jr

Mission,TX

Summary

Dynamic Wind Blade Repair Technician with proven expertise in epoxy resin application and damage assessment. Skilled in power tool operation and safety compliance, I excel in troubleshooting and repairing turbine equipment. Committed to quality and efficiency, I ensure optimal performance and reliability in wind energy systems. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Wind Blade Repair/Inspection Technician

GDES
Centennial, CO
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Repaired minor damages to the surface of wind blades using epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth.
  • Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and saws to cut and shape materials for repairs.
  • Inspected wind blades for defects and damage.
  • Tested electrical continuity before reconnecting components after repairs were completed.
  • Replaced damaged parts such as leading edge protection, winglets, lightening protection systems.
  • Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Repaired on the PS,SS, of the LE and TE interior and exterior
  • Repaired the Clips of the Sheer Web (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H)
  • Installed and uninstalled core
  • Repaired reinforcements on the outside of the blade on the bonding paste
  • Removed and applied Filler 3, Filler 6, and Paint
  • Repair or remake a rainguard for the blade
  • Defected bonding paste from the interior also repaired
  • Experienced on grinding layers such as Bx, Tx, and UD
  • Mapping out outlines for lamination
  • Can apply consumables for curing process on laminations
  • Paperwork such as JSEA, confined space, LOTO, CS Logger, and Lyft inspections
  • Worked on basket outside of blade
  • Inspection of interior or exterior of a blade. Measured the distance of the interior damage to the bonding paste, the distance to the sheer web, distance to the spar cap and also the size of the damage
  • Outside damage inspection, measure the damage, confirm initial radius and end radius on damage, Check if its on TE or LE and PS or SS

Welding Student

Institute career
McAllen, TX
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • I went to school for welding, got a certificate for completion
  • Mig and Stick certificate
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions as required by the job specifications.
  • Grinded surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
  • Inspected completed welds to ensure they met quality standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of different metals such as steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Migrant Woker

Junior Limas
Huxley, IA
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Worked as a migrant in Iowa for the summers with my family, After Highschool I went to a full-time job
  • I started working in the fields every summer starting when I was 14

Customer Service

McDonald's
Urbandale, Iowa
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • After school I would work in mcdonald's, this was in 10th grade
  • i would handout the orders in the drive-thru window and in the lobby
  • i would also cook food and have a good team management

Education

High School Diploma -

Dallas Center Grimes
Grimes, IA
05-2019

Skills

  • Wind blade inspection
  • Epoxy resin application
  • Power tool operation
  • Electrical testing
  • Damage assessment
  • Repair techniques
  • Confined space procedures
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation management
  • Safety compliance
  • Surface repair
  • Material measurement
  • Lamination application
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Vacuum bagging techniques
  • Yaw system maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • First aid and CPR
  • Pitch system maintenance
  • Epoxy resin handling
  • Safety protocols compliance
  • Paint and coating application
  • Fiberglass lamination
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Wind turbines

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Wind Blade Repair/Inspection Technician

GDES
07.2021 - 11.2024

Welding Student

Institute career
01.2021 - 02.2021

Customer Service

McDonald's
12.2016 - 03.2017

Migrant Woker

Junior Limas
06.2016 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Dallas Center Grimes
Angel Rangel Jr