Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Voted most professional in my academy class
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Brett Rutherford

Amboy,IL

Summary

From a early on in my wind turbine career I had the pleasure and experience of working with many people across the U.S. bringing many different personalities along the way. Learning the best way to navigate through disagreements and difficulties along the way while finding resolutions. My physical work ethic and knowledge amongst many different minds has helped me later in life when i decided to pursue the career of correctional officer. I now feel I am ready to lead inside of the correctional facility promoting safety and leading by example. Time on the emergency response team at Dixon has shown that when times call for a simple talk to de-escalate or should a cell extraction need completed, I am able to rise to any occasion. I believe my general knowledge and great relationships I carry with fellow staff and also individuals in custody will be valued.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Dixon Correctional Institution
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Wind Turbine Technician

Suzlon Energy
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed, contributing to efficient tracking of maintenance activities and inventory management.
  • Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventive maintenance on wind turbines according to established schedules and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.

Wind Turbine Technician

Run Energy
09.2013 - 09.2015

. Lead wind turbine technician

  • Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns from site owners or operators regarding wind turbine performance or maintenance-related issues.
  • Managed work orders effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and potential impact on energy production.
  • Diagnosed and fixed [Type] and [Type] issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate correctly.
  • Supported project management teams during installation phases of new wind turbines, offering technical expertise as needed.

Wind Turbine Technician

Iberdrola Renewables
03.2012 - 09.2013
  • Optimized turbine performance by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective measures in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
  • Minimized work-related accidents by strictly following safety protocols during all maintenance tasks, including working at heights or confined spaces.
  • Contributed to overall site performance by assisting with balance-of-plant systems maintenance as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials used in wind turbine operations.

Wind Turbine Technician

Outland Energy Services
08.2008 - 03.2012
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
  • Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
  • Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.
  • Lead Wind Turbine Technician

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Sauk Valley Community College
Sterling, IL

High School Diploma -

Amboy High School
Amboy, IL
05-2006

Skills

  • First aid training
  • De-escalation techniques that i utilize weekly
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • I am crisis team certified to handle major and also minor if needed mental episodes of individuals in custody
  • Tact team certified
  • I have been ticket hearing certified to determine the amount of corrective action needed
  • DRT trained and specifically picked out of 400 employees
  • Weapons training
  • Prisoner transport
  • I have twice been chosen to be a temporary Lieutenant which I collected 5 months experience and recieved great feedback from not only staff but individuals in custody

Accomplishments

Starting right out of the correctional academy I was voted "most professional". I am looked at as a viable asset in the DPU of dixon correctional which houses our max inmates. I have earned a permanent spot 5 days a week on Dixons ERT.

Certification

  • DRT Training - 2024
  • ERT Training- 2020
  • Ticket Hearing- 2020
  • Crisis Team Training- 2019

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Dixon Correctional Institution
08.2018 - Current

Wind Turbine Technician

Suzlon Energy
10.2015 - 08.2018

Wind Turbine Technician

Run Energy
09.2013 - 09.2015

Wind Turbine Technician

Iberdrola Renewables
03.2012 - 09.2013

Wind Turbine Technician

Outland Energy Services
08.2008 - 03.2012

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Sauk Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Amboy High School

Voted most professional in my academy class

Conducting myself in a manner that was looked highly upon, following orders, and showing respect to all staff represented a professional demeanor that voted me #1 in my class.

Brett Rutherford