NIA PLAINER
Canton
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Renewable Energy Technician
Jupiter Power
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on energy systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repair strategies.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing energy projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed energy management reports, analyzing consumption patterns for strategic planning.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance, minimizing downtime and repair costs.
- Oversaw workflow management during peak periods, coordinating tasks to meet production targets efficiently.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Served as a subject matter expert on energy technologies, contributing valuable insights during client consultations and project planning discussions.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
BESS Tech
Amperion
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Executed routine maintenance on battery energy storage systems, ensuring optimal performance and preventing costly downtime.
- Implemented a proactive troubleshooting protocol, reducing response time to technical issues and enhancing system reliability.
- Proficient with AC/DC power distribution.
- Lead Fire Suppression Support installation, programing and troubleshooting. Ensuring compliance with the latest safely standards.
- Executed Push To Configure in order to upload BPC status reports to the network.
- Meticulously installed, tested and configured components such as BPC's, Feathers, IOlogic, Phoenix, string controllers, teams boxes and breaker boxes.
- Able to understand schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Operated and maintained advanced diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product specifications and enhance system performance.
Avenger System Repairer
United States Army
10.2020 - 02.2024
- High technical/mechanical experience. Provided field level maintenance, troubleshooting and training. Introduced the VIC5 upgrades and briefed peers on functionality. Maintained readiness status for 25 Avenger Systems. Reported system malfunctions, faults and deadlines to the designated personnel. Completed work orders, technical inspections and appropriate preventive maintenance checks and services.
- Preformed face to face communication with immediate supervisor to compile a plan of action to mitigate common issues. Maintained effective communication while providing technical assistance to my subordinates.
- Maintained unit operational deployment readiness. Upheld plans, schedules, policy and missions. Reduced total life cycle cost of the Avenger system. Resolved over 300 major weapon system issues. Overwatched equipment with a cost purchase exceeding $6 million dollars. Followed procedures in which saved over $800 thousand dollars from being spent on operator errors.
- Interprets technical manuals and schematics and electrical diagrams. Able to follow written directions. Applies theory of operation to submit written troubleshooting references.
- Conducted field level maintenance on Avenger System. Preformed tests on complex electronic, electro pneumatic equipment, electromechanical, ground support equipment, specialized test equipment, and mechanical failures. Removed, tested and replaced Line replaceable units (LRU) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRU). Interpret electronic drawing, specifications and schematics of complex operational systems. Conducted uploads and downloads of ammunition.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical systems to ensure operational readiness of equipment.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Land Based Phalanx Weapon System Operator
United States Army
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Trained with 200-hour course with LPWS. High technical experience. Provided field level maintenance, troubleshooting, training and provisioning of the major weapon system. Maintained constant readiness and reported functional status daily. Introduced upgrades to the LPWS which provided more diligent surveillance against Unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Drones. Conducted educational briefs on day-to-day operation. Reported system malfunctions, errors and readiness status directly to Raytheon LPWS Engineers. Able to emplace and march order vehicles. Maintains an active Security Clearance of Secret.
- Preformed as a liaison between the Engagement Offer Cell (EOC) and Raytheon engineers. Performed face to face communication with immediate supervisor to discuss commonplace tasks and mitigate frequent issues. Maintained a professional approach when providing technical assistance to subordinates. Conducted VIP briefs during NATO visits.
- Maintained unit operational deployment plans, schedules, policy and readiness state. Reduced total life cycle cost of the Land based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS). Resolved 45 major weapon system issues. Overwatched equipment with a cost purchase exceeding $11.5 million dollars.
- Interpret technical manuals and schematics. Take notes from After Action Reviews (AAR) and compile the data to be able to back brief command. Assisted with the submission of trend reports. Applies theory of operation to submit written troubleshooting references.
- Conducted field level maintenance on LPWS. Preformed tests on complex electronic, electro pneumatic equipment, electromechanical, ground support equipment, specialized test equipment, and mechanical failures. Removed, tested and replaced Line replaceable units (LRU) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRU). Interpret electronic drawing, specifications and schematics of complex operational systems. Conducted uploads and downloads of ammunition.
Education
Electrical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Power distribution
- Control systems
- Project management
- Energy storage
- System troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Issue resolution
Certification
- Bess Technician Training - 2024
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 30
- First aid & AED
Timeline
Renewable Energy Technician
Jupiter Power
08.2025 - Current
BESS Tech
Amperion
12.2023 - 07.2025
Avenger System Repairer
United States Army
10.2020 - 02.2024
Land Based Phalanx Weapon System Operator
United States Army
01.2018 - 10.2020
Electrical Engineering
University of Arkansas