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Jeremy Blanchette

Saint Anne,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Operations Supervisor

EDF Power Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in emergency response scenarios involving park outages at wind farm facilities.
  • Boosted team efficiency with clear communication of objectives, responsibilities, and progress updates.
  • Enhanced wind farm efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and repairs of malfunctioning components.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by accurately documenting maintenance activities, repairs, and component replacements.
  • Increased turbine lifespan through diligent upkeep, lubrication, and alignment of essential parts.
  • Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
  • Maintained optimal performance of underground transmission systems, wind field substations, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance, and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
  • Trained end-users, distributors or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
  • Boosted overall equipment effectiveness, conducting regular performance audits and offering recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintained safety standards by adhering to strict protocols for equipment handling and repair procedures.
  • Mentored new technicians as they joined the team by sharing technical knowledge gained from experience in the field.
  • Strengthened system reliability through rigorous testing of electrical circuits, mechanical systems, and hydraulic systems.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying issues during routine inspections and implementing corrective actions.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment by promptly reporting hazards and participating in regular safety meetings.
  • Improved turbine performance by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
  • Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Senior Wind Technician

EDF Renewables
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Boosted overall equipment effectiveness, conducting regular performance audits and offering recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintained safety standards by adhering to strict protocols for equipment handling and repair procedures.
  • Mentored new technicians as they joined the team by sharing technical knowledge gained from experience in the field.
  • Strengthened system reliability through rigorous testing of electrical circuits, mechanical systems, and hydraulic systems.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying issues during routine inspections and implementing corrective actions.
  • Optimized energy production, conducting comprehensive assessments and adjustments of wind turbines.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating tasks with team members and management.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment by promptly reporting hazards and participating in regular safety meetings.
  • Improved turbine performance by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
  • Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Advanced Wind Technician

EDF Renewables
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Ensured all safety protocols from employees are followed
  • Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
  • Performed root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
  • Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
  • Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly substation inspections from Dec. 2019 to present.
  • Helped with annual substation maintenance and repairs.

RSR Department and Equipment Trainer

Schneider Port Logistics
05.2015 - 04.2019
  • In charge of training new associates on powered industrial trucks
  • Trained new associates on how to perform their job function safely and effectively
  • Worked in all departments
  • Unloaded, loaded and stored freight
  • Safety committee member
  • Identified missing or incorrect freight and corrected
  • Ran end of shift reports for management
  • Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy

Forester Heating & Cooling
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Removed, replaced or repaired furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners
  • Installed plumbing for fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers and water softeners
  • Diagnosed and trouble shooted heating and air conditioning systems
  • Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings
  • Installed hangers, valves, supports and flanges
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment

Carpenter

Martin Construction
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames
  • Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms
  • Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and materials

Shoup Manufacturing
04.2004 - 06.2014
  • Picked, packed and shipped out customers orders
  • Used forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers to pick and stock inventory
  • Trained and implemented employee forklift safety
  • Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment
  • Loaded and unloaded parts into boxes for shipment
  • Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately
  • Received and put away product
  • Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas
  • Verified computations against physical count of stock
  • Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy

Workshop Supervisor

Thresholds Inc
06.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managed and directed workshop assembling brass fitting for Anderson Fittings
  • Helped members with mental illnesses create a job ready atmosphere for jobs outside the organization
  • Collected time cards and turned in payroll
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly and production goals

Education

BA - Computer Information Systems

Devry University
Tinley Park, IL

High School Diploma - undefined

Bishop MacNamara High School
Kankakee, IL
01.1999

Skills

  • Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success
  • Great Work Ethic
  • Effective Leader
  • Extremely Quick Learner
  • Committed to Safety
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Policies and procedures implementation

Certification

  • Vestas Senior Wind Technician - April 2022
  • OSHA 30 Certificate - August 2022
  • Breaker Operation & Switching - February 2023

Timeline

Site Operations Supervisor

EDF Power Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Senior Wind Technician

EDF Renewables
04.2022 - 09.2024

Advanced Wind Technician

EDF Renewables
07.2019 - 04.2022

Forester Heating & Cooling
06.2015 - 12.2017

RSR Department and Equipment Trainer

Schneider Port Logistics
05.2015 - 04.2019

Carpenter

Martin Construction
06.2014 - 05.2015

Shoup Manufacturing
04.2004 - 06.2014

Workshop Supervisor

Thresholds Inc
06.2000 - 01.2003

High School Diploma - undefined

Bishop MacNamara High School

BA - Computer Information Systems

Devry University

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