Chad Bray
Pontiac,IL
Summary
Helpful Wind Turbine Technician adept in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex issues on wind turbines. Diligent and punctual to easily climb towers to complete all delegated tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Dwight And Pontiac , IL
06.2016 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Wind Turbine Technician
EDPR
Dwight, IL
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed all duties of tower maintenance in accordance with technical specifications, to the satisfaction of my superiors.
- Worked with a team of usually 16 techs, maintaining a park of 200 GE 1.5 towers
Forklift Operator
Eclipse
Dwight, IL
07.2012 - 10.2018
- Unloaded product from freight trucks by hand as well as with a number of various mechanical lift equipment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using caution and technique.
- Created and led establishment of new product labeling routines using different team members and different location almost daily with over 40 products.
Maintenance Worker
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
Dwight, IL
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
Carpenter
Carpenters Union 174
Joliet, IL
06.2000 - 01.2009
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Led garages, residential homes and addition projects to completion.
- Effectively used pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Transformed lumber into forms and assembled structures for home building projects.
- Built over 500 residential homes, repaired over 1,000 more in later years
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
Lockport, Il06.2000
Skills
- E-Rad, grease gun, and rag box proficient
- Laser alignment tool, and multimeter experience
- HCH, lockout tagout, tool tether, fall protection and prevention, Ape Escape trained
- 3 ENSA courses completed
- Social perceptiveness, willingness to work with anyone
- Ability to ascend with or without mechanical assistance
Fatherhood
Raised a family of 4 kids that are now 22, 20, 18 and 16. After a divorce 3 years ago I have sole custody of my 16 and 18 year old children. Also recently started all over with a 7 month old daughter and a 6 year old stepdaughter.
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
EDPR
10.2018 - 11.2021
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
06.2016 - Current
Forklift Operator
Eclipse
07.2012 - 10.2018
Maintenance Worker
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
02.2009 - 06.2012
Carpenter
Carpenters Union 174
06.2000 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
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