Joel Lopez
Tesla INC.
Magnolia,TX
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven technical professional with 4+ years of experience in energy, electrical, telecommunications, and wind power sectors. Skilled in commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems, EV charging, and high-voltage equipment. Holds Texas Electrical Apprentice License and pursuing Electrical Engineering Technology at Indiana Tech. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with strong leadership and operational expertise.
Work History
I&C Field Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Commission EV Supercharging sites, support site start up, testing, and verification of charging infrastructure.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot Battery Energy Storage Systems and EV charging stations to identify electrical and equipment faults.
- Perform electrical work including voltage verification, LOTO, wiring, electrical termination and component-level troubleshooting while following established safety procedures.
- Remove, install, and replace electrical and mechanical components during corrective maintenance and equipment repairs.
- Perform retrofit installations and equipment upgrades, integrating updated components into existing systems.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities to restore equipment operation and maintain system reliability.
Commercial Field Technician
10 Months- Installed and configured point-to-point wireless internet systems for residential customers, enhancing reliable connectivity and optimizing service performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired customer connectivity, equipment, and wireless network issues through field troubleshooting and equipment replacement.
- Transitioned to telecommunication tower team, performing tower climbs to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain wireless communication equipment.
- Troubleshot and replaced telecommunication components while following established tower climbing, fall protection, and field safety procedures.
Customer Development Representative
2 Months- Conducted door-to-door outreach across Houston, identifying homeowner needs and generating qualified leads for residential improvement projects
- Educated homeowners on available services and scheduled free estimates for windows, doors, roofing, siding, and solar projects.
- Developed relationships with potential customers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with sales teams to strategize outreach efforts and optimize customer engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform product recommendations for clients.
Field Service Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Inspected, troubleshot, repaired and maintained GE wind turbine gearboxes to ensure operational reliability within NGC's gearbox service operations.
- Diagnosed mechanical and hydraulic gearbox issues and performed corrective repairs to restore turbine equipment to operational condition.
- Performed scheduled preventive maintenance, component replacement, and gearbox servicing in accordance with technical procedures and safety requirements.
- Utilized specialized tooling, hand and power tools, hydraulic equipment and technical documentation to complete gearbox repairs and maintenance.
United States Marine Corps
3 Years 3 Months- Led and trained personnel in high-pressure operational environments, maintaining accountability for team readiness, equipment, safety and mission execution
- coordinated daily operations, training exercises, equipment maintenance, and task assignments while ensuring personnel followed established procedures and safety requirements.
- Developed junior personnel through hands-on training, performance feedback, and leadership while adapting to rapidly changing operational conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Wind Turbine Technician - Wind Turbine Technician
Skills
Electrical diagnostics
Battery storage systems
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
High-voltage systems
High-Voltage Electrical Systems
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
High-Voltage Safety
Maintenance strategies
Component Installation & Replacement
Network Troubleshooting
Renewable Energy Systems
Root cause analysis
Accomplishments
- Rising Star Award - NGC Transmission America | Recognized for performance and contribution as a Wind Turbine Technician.
- Featured Employee - Rise Broadband | Selected to represent Rise Broadband in company promotional/commerical media.
Certification
- Texas Electrical Apprentice License - Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
- NPFA 70E Electrical Safety
- OSHA 10 - Hour
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Competent Climber
- Confined Space
- First AID / CPR / AED
- 5 - Ton Overhead Crane
- Hydraulic Torque Safety
Timeline
I&C Field Technician
Tesla INC.
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Commercial Field Technician
Rise Broadband
07.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Customer Development Representative
Power Home Remodeling
04.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Field Service Technician
NGC Transmission America
09.2022 - 03.2024Read More
United States Marine Corps
Infantry Team Leader - United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate of Science from Electrical Engineering Technology
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MIAT College of Technology
Wind Turbine Technician from Wind Turbine Technician
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