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Jose Vasquez

Fresno,Tx

Summary

Active Wind Turbine Technician proficient in installing, inspecting, operating, and repairing wind turbines. Organized and proactive problem-solver with a passion for renewable energy. Excellent in wind farm construction and conducting preventive maintenance on wind turbine equipment. Ready for an exciting new challenge utilizing skills and experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Blade repair tech/ Inspector/LOTO Cert.

High Ground Energy
Burleson, Texas
02.2024 - Current
  • Ensured adherence to company standards by inspecting and repairing inner and outer blade damage.
  • Teaching crew to cut fiberglass and vacuum bagging materials.
  • Application of leading-edge protection, roll on LEP, and 3M tape, LEP.
  • Streamlined communication flow between site and company to ensure seamless daily information exchange
  • Performed and taught LOTO procedures for crew on various towers.
  • Ensured all proper PPE is available, additional safety equipment is accounted for, and properly secured according to industry regulatory requirements (Exp: Safety harness, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses)
  • Efficiency operating in confined spaces and high altitudes (up to 300ft)
  • Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure they were in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained and reported daily LOTO, toolbox, PDR/JSEA, and confined space paperwork.

Blade Repair Tech/ Inspector

System One
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Up tower composite blade repairs Internal, and External (ask for list of repairs)
  • Grinding and cutting of fiberglass.
  • Utilized various materials such as mixed epoxy, polyester bonding paste, resin filler and paint.
  • Implemented effective turbine LOTO procedures, reducing the risk of work-related incidents.
  • Expertly setting up platforms for efficient use
  • Worked on cable suspended platforms: Spider 2M, Wind Access 2M.
  • Applied LE protection materials such as tape and roll-on.
  • Oversaw and operated a dual tag line system incorporating Capstan winch
  • Basic turbine operation functions.
  • Identified and documented deficiencies in blade quality.
  • Executed emergency evacuation rappel techniques utilizing the Rogless/SRK system.
  • Maintained and reported daily LOTO, toolbox, PDR/JSEA, and confined space paperwork.

Blade Repair Tech/ LPS Installer

BHI Energy
Anderson, South Carolina
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Thoroughly examined the condition of blades for potential harm on both exterior and interior surfaces.
  • Recorded daily damage and reported findings.
  • Ensured all proper PPE is available, additional safety equipment is accounted for, and properly secured according to industry regulatory requirements (Exp: Safety harness, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses)
  • Efficiency operating in confined spaces and high altitudes (Up to 300ft)
  • Maintained and serviced company equipment and vehicles.
  • Up tower and aerial platform composite repairs (blade, nose cones, spanners and nacelle repairs, ect.)
  • Replaced damaged parts such as leading edge protection, winglets, lightening protection systems.
  • Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and saws to cut and shape materials for repairs.
  • Mixed Epoxy and Polyester Bonding paste, Resin Filler, and paint.
  • Enhanced turbine lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety compliance and minimize downtime.
  • Platform rigging/derigging and set up
  • Operated cable suspended platforms such as Spider 2M and Wind Access 2M.
  • Ensured smooth operation of the dual tag line system through effective management and utilization of the Capstan winch.
  • Successfully executed various tasks related to basic turbine operations
  • Executed blade inspections and carried out tasks for LPS cable replacement and crimping.
  • Conducted emergency evacuation rappel using Rogless/SRK system
  • Maintained and reported daily LOTO, toolbox, PDR/JSEA, and confined space paperwork.

Structural Welder

MSD Building Corp.
Pasadena, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Increased proficiency in interpreting and reading layout measurements
  • Laid out and fitted various metals through fabrication processes
  • Operated Ben Press Machine efficiently and effectively.
  • Utilized forklift skills to enhance productivity in handling metal materials.

Welder/Fitter/Saw Operator

EZ Line Pipe Support
Manvel, Texas
03.2014 - 07.2018
  • Executed fitting and welding tasks for the construction of pipe support handrails and ladders
  • Torched and cut material (EXP: Pipe, beam, and plate)
  • Operated band saw equipment
  • Successfully interpreted and analyzed blueprints for welding assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hightower High School
Missouri, City
06.2011

Houston Community College -

Stafford, TX
Houston, Texas

Skills

  • First-aid and CPR
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Rigging Equipment
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Data collection and analysis

Certification

  • LOTO Certification, 05/2024
  • Forklift Operator
  • OSHA 10 hr. Course - Construction safety and Health, 12/2016
  • CPR/ AED/ First Aid, 11/09/23
  • Respiratory fit testing, 08/14/23
  • GWO certified, 09/11/23
  • Fire awareness
  • Working at heights
  • Manual handling
  • Advanced rescue training- Nacelle
  • Advanced rescur trainin- Hub
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulics
  • Mechanical
  • DoT physical
  • Full HSI training
  • Basket rigging
  • GE QEW LOTO

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Blade repair tech/ Inspector/LOTO Cert.

High Ground Energy
02.2024 - Current

Blade Repair Tech/ Inspector

System One
01.2022 - 01.2024

Blade Repair Tech/ LPS Installer

BHI Energy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Structural Welder

MSD Building Corp.
08.2020 - 12.2020

Welder/Fitter/Saw Operator

EZ Line Pipe Support
03.2014 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Hightower High School

Houston Community College -

Stafford, TX

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