Lyman Davis
Navajo
Summary
Seeking an open position as a Entry Level Wind Turbine Technician, with an opportunity to gain experience and become certified as a Wind Turbine Technician, I have some training to operate , maintain, and repair wind turbines with minimal skills in computer, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. I have a strong work ethic, safety management, ability to work in a team or independently, attention to detail to benefit any company. I have a valid drivers license, clean background, and willing to travel or relocate for employment. Completed 96 hours of intensive hands on training in conjunction with 40 weeks of academic online studies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
BIA Navajo Region Branch of Fire Management
Gallup
05.2001 - 10.2024
- Conducted wildland fire suppression operations in diverse terrain and weather conditions.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to support emergency response efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to execute fire management plans effectively.
- Assessed fire behavior and environmental conditions to ensure safety protocols.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques and safety procedures.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
Education
Tower Technician Certificate - Maintain And Repair Cell Towers
Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MO11-2025
Wind Turbine Technician Certificate - Maintain And Repair, Troubleshoot Wind Turbines
Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, MO10-2023
Skills
- GWO First Aid/CPR
- GWO Fire Awareness
- GWO Working at Heights
- GWO Manual Handling
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- Lockout/Tagout
- Confined Spaces
- HYTORC Safe Bolting and Practices
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
BIA Navajo Region Branch of Fire Management
05.2001 - 10.2024
Tower Technician Certificate - Maintain And Repair Cell Towers
Pinnacle Career Institute
Wind Turbine Technician Certificate - Maintain And Repair, Troubleshoot Wind Turbines
Pinnacle Career Institute