Jesus Fernandez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Adaptable USMC Veteran experienced with turbine maintenance, including inspection and repair tasks. Utilizes technical problem-solving skills to ensure efficient and safe turbine operations. Knowledge of industry-standard safety protocols and collaborative teamwork to maintain operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Americas
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials used in wind turbine operations.
- Utilized power and hand tools for the replacements of components such as: generators, gearboxes, bearings within a generator, pumps, motors, bus-bars, and contactors.
Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated sound decision-making abilities while managing the risk of employees and equipment in a high-risk, high-tempo operations in variable work and extreme environments; planned, managed, and continually assessed risk management protocols for employee physical and mental health and safety
- Ensured the safety and wellbeing of the staff and the facilities' customers by making safety a key priority in all operations; continually assessed risk management protocols for employee and facility safety and vehicle operability; effort reduced the organization's mishap rate by 2% over tenure
- Completed maintenance forms, inventoried parts, and supplies, and used the Marine Corp's logistics system to order repair parts, equipment, ammunition, tools, and other consumables to ensure they were on-hand to support training operations and exercises
- Provided physical security and protection for sensitive Department of Defense facilities and security control rooms to include the patrol of premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and security violations
- Facilitated and coached individuals to success in the use of military weapons, doctrine, and tactics
- Oversaw the training of combat-credible scenarios and accounted for upwards of $76,000 worth of gear and equipment
- Over 1,300 hours of static and roving security on a military installation containing key figures such as the Ambassador of the Philippines and the Secretary of Defense
Education
Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Fort Irwin, CA08.2023
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2019
Skills
- Construction
- Use of hand tools
- Schematics reading
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Power tools usage
- Fall protection training
- Confined space entry
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Torquing techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Certification
- ARI Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program
- Authorized Climber and Rescue and ID Card
- Level 1 Crane Rigging
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
- Fasteners, Torque and Tension
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Card
- Telecommunication Basics
- Electrical Safety
- RF Safety Awareness Card
- Crane Signalperson
- Secret Clearance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Americas
10.2023 - Current
Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
08.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
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