Cameron Ricard
Truman,Minnesota
Summary
Accomplished Lead Wind Turbine Technician with a proven track record at Vestas American Wind Technology, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Skilled in electrical systems troubleshooting, high voltage switching operations, and battery maintenance and testing. Expert in conducting safety evaluations and implementing environmental awareness practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Wind Turbine Technician - Balance of Plant Technician
Vestas American Wind Technology
Mountain Lake, MN
02.2021 - Current
- Directed technical team to ensure efficient operation of 120 wind turbines.
- Assigned workload, promoted safe work practices, conducted semi-annual rescue drills on site.
- Ensured safety and operational efficiency at the customer's site.
- Maintain Balance of Plant operations for Xcel Energy.
- Complete battery testing, substation inspections, and conduct switching operations.
- Conducted high voltage underground inspections for Gopher One requests.
Level II Wind Turbine Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Blue Earth, MN
10.2014 - 02.2021
- Site QSE lead, maintaining site's safety equipment and ensuring site compliance with OSHA.
- Certified wind turbine task competency of technicians.
- Ensured regular servicing for enhanced efficiency of G97 and G87 wind turbines.
- Isolated faults using schematics and testing equipment.
Squad Leader
Minnesota Army National Guard
Little Falls, MN
02.2009 - 02.2021
- Certified interior electrician for the Army National Guard.
- Directed squad of 12 soldiers for construction operations across two countries.
- Certified to manage rescue operations in diverse disaster environments.
- Instructed recruits on performing basic military skills safely.
- Acquired diverse skills in Masonry work, Carpentry techniques, Plumbing operations along with Electrical installations.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Wind Energy and Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA12.2013
12R- Interior Electrician -
Army National Guard
07.2009
Skills
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Fiber Optic Technology
- Generator testing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Environmental awareness
- Safety Evaluation
- Fault analysis
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical Aptitude
Certification
- Vestas Lead Tech – BST, BTT, GWO, ART, First Aid/CPR, High Voltage, BOP NFPA 70E
- Shermco Industries – High voltage substation training
- 3M Energy Academy Medium voltage splicing connections
- Siemens Gamesa – Advanced Rescue, GWO, BECAP, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10
- Minnesota Search and Extraction – National Pro Board Certification, NFPA 1006 CH.7 Confined Space Rescue Levels 1&2 W/ CH.5 (2011)
- Army Instructor - Certified military instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Wind Turbine Technician - Balance of Plant Technician
Vestas American Wind Technology
02.2021 - Current
Level II Wind Turbine Technician
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
10.2014 - 02.2021
Squad Leader
Minnesota Army National Guard
02.2009 - 02.2021
Associate in Applied Science - Wind Energy and Turbine Technology
Iowa Lakes Community College
12R- Interior Electrician -
Army National Guard
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