James Caicedo
Midland,TX
Summary
Perceptive Wind Turbine Technician with substantial experience in maintaining the electrical circuits within variable speed and variable pitch wind turbine generators. Reliable and hardworking with proven expertise, dedication, and collaboration. Particularly interested in applying talents in renewable energy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
UpTower
04.2023 - Current
- Ensure Wind Turbines are always in running order
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair turbine equipment.
- Conduct systematic processes for identifying the root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Perform daily maintenance which includes oil changes, filter changes, and make sure the turbine is clean according to customer specifications
- Use hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
- Utilized hoists, cranes, and lifts to access turbine components.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Perform troubleshooting procedures to assess the cause of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
- Correct issues with electrical systems, enhancing performance and reducing the recurrence of maintenance issues.
Tower Technician
Wes-Tec
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Full boom swaps with the use of a cathead or crane
- Rigged towers, monopoles, and rooftops to build new towers or collocate antenna on existing structures under FCC guidelines.
- Assist occasionally with ground support putting equipment together and sending up the tower
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools, and gin poles.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained a safe work environment daily
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures, and installing approved system modifications.
- Installed, adjusted, and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Wind Turbine Technician
UpTower
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensure Wind Turbines are always in running order
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair turbine equipment.
- Conduct systematic processes for identifying the root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Perform daily maintenance which includes oil changes, filter changes, and make sure the turbine is clean according to customer specifications
- Use hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
- Utilized hoists, cranes, and lifts to access turbine components.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Perform troubleshooting procedures to assess the cause of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
- Correct issues with electrical systems, enhancing performance and reducing the recurrence of maintenance issues.
Wind Turbine Technician
Pearce Renewables
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensure Wind Turbines are always in running order
- Perform daily maintenance which includes oil changes, filter changes, make sure turbine is clean according to customer specifications
- Assist lead techs in troubleshooting
Pool Technician
Custom pool and spa mechanics
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintenance of pool appearance and chemistry
- Provide excellent customer service
Bucket Operator/ Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.- 010 Standard
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
- Used tree climbing equipment, harnesses, and boot spikes to remove branches from powerlines and areas near powerlines.
- Used radios and hand signals to enhance performance and safety while effectively communicating between boom operator and ground personnel.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Prevent waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Customer Service Representative
CKS SUMMIT GROUP
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Answer all inbound customers calls and assist as needed
- Responsible for setting appointments with investment advisers, Market Company through cold calls or face to face
- Responsible for bookkeeping and maintaining client files
- Steadily kept revenue and customer satisfaction above company standards
- Set up business meetings via email or in office
- Maintain office appearance and keep employee morale high.
Production Supervisor
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Ensure that production quotas were met in a timely and safe manner
- Machinery inspection and light repair when and where needed
- Forklift operation to place and remove filled bags and get them ready for distribution
- Maintain cleanliness of factory at all times
- Test and document all tire samples before being shipped
Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy
08.2000 - 09.2008
- Perform life saving techniques on Marines wounded in combat
- Assist in ER procedures and stabilize patients
- Ensure the safety and health of in coming recruits
- Was responsible for Marine Unit health during exercises and during combat situations
- Was put in charge of ER operations and training courses
Education
Certificate in Wind Turbine Technology -
Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MO2020
BBA -
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IL2000
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
Hialeah, FL1995
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Safety Assessment
- Electrical Testing
- Renewable Energy
- Component Assembly
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- SCADA systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blade inspection
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
UpTower
04.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
Wes-Tec
10.2022 - 03.2023
Wind Turbine Technician
UpTower
04.2022 - 10.2022
Wind Turbine Technician
Pearce Renewables
09.2021 - 03.2022
Pool Technician
Custom pool and spa mechanics
09.2018 - 08.2021
Bucket Operator/ Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.- 010 Standard
12.2015 - 08.2018
Production Supervisor
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
03.2013 - 07.2014
Customer Service Representative
CKS SUMMIT GROUP
02.2012 - 12.2015
Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy
08.2000 - 09.2008
Certificate in Wind Turbine Technology -
Pinnacle Career Institute
BBA -
William Penn University
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
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