Shane Gonzales
Lamar,CO
Summary
Accomplished technician in the renewable energy sector, combining extensive hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills with safety compliance expertise. Demonstrated leadership as a safety mentor, facilitating training and procedural updates. Experienced in optimizing equipment performance and operational efficiency through hands-on maintenance and technical proficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar technician 1
Next Era Energy
07.2024 - Current
- Executed substation switching and maintenance tasks, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting on SMA inverters and PE battery inverters to resolve issues.
- Obtained SMA Tech 1 certification, enhancing technical proficiency.
- Achieved medium and high voltage certification to manage electrical systems safely.
- Facilitated transformer swaps, improving system reliability during infrastructure upgrades and replacements.
- Oversaw IGBT stack replacements, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted maintenance on solar equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Acted as safety mentor, training team members and updating procedures to enhance workplace safety.
Wind Technician 2
VESTAS
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted routine inspections of wind turbines for safety and performance.
- Performed maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical systems of turbines.
- Operated specialized tools for repairs and replacements on wind turbine components.
- Conducted generator alignments to improve performance and efficiency.
- Utilized borescope for gearbox inspections to identify potential failures.
- Performed troubleshooting on hydraulics and electrical systems to resolve issues effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and safety guidelines to enhance team competence and compliance.
- Obtained substation switching certification to enhance operational safety.
- Followed safety protocols during all maintenance and repair activities consistently.
- Inspected transformers to ensure optimal functionality and compliance.
- Facilitated blade stud removal and motor swaps to optimize maintenance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Wind Technician
Field Core Service Solutions LLC
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Climbed wind turbine towers for comprehensive equipment inspections and timely maintenance or repairs.
- Diagnosed issues with wind turbine generators and control systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions in variable pitch systems.
- Diagnosed issues with control systems and generators to identify faults and manage efficient repairs.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Executed blade repairs to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported equipment and tools using company vehicle to multiple job sites for timely service delivery.
- Executed tasks to enhance team objectives and streamline workflow.
Installer Assistant
Moore Well Service & Pump Supply, inc
01.2014 - 2017
- Installed and maintained water pumping aeration units to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed maintenance on wiring for deep well submersible pumps and installed solar panels.
- Assisted skilled installers with pump and equipment setup to facilitate efficient project execution.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout projects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded materials from service vehicles.
- Organized daily tasks to enhance teamwork and project flow through effective communication with team members.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to enhance satisfaction and service quality.
- Removed systems and fixtures to facilitate replacements.
Education
Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Skills
- Substation operations
- Inverter troubleshooting
- Solar panel installation
- Battery storage systems
- Electrical diagnostics
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Transformer inspection
- Wiring proficiency
- Technical expertise
- Schematic comprehension
- Solar energy knowledge
- Safety awareness
- Safety regulations
- Technical training
- Staff training
- Mechanical proficiency
- Substation switching
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
- Technician 1
- SMA Technician 1
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
- High voltage Certificates
- LOTO2
- Medium Voltage certificate
- BOP LEAD
- LOTO Certified
- Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
- Transformer Inspections
- Confined Space
Timeline
Solar technician 1
Next Era Energy
07.2024 - Current
Wind Technician 2
VESTAS
01.2021 - 11.2023
Wind Technician
Field Core Service Solutions LLC
08.2017 - 04.2020
Installer Assistant
Moore Well Service & Pump Supply, inc
01.2014 - 2017
Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program -
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.