Zachary Kennon
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with 8+ years of combined experience in wind turbine assembly and warehouse operations. Skilled in heavy equipment operation, team leadership, and safety compliance with a proven record of maintaining efficiency, productivity, and teamwork. Recognized for adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality work.
Demonstrated leadership as Crew Lead on a large-scale wind energy project, overseeing turbine assembly crews and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Coordinated daily operations, including lift plans and production goals, while enforcing OSHA regulations in high-risk environments. Experience in training and mentoring new technicians highlights strong communication and team collaboration skills essential for law enforcement roles. Background in heavy equipment operation and hazard reduction contributes to a solid foundation for maintaining public safety and responding effectively to emergencies. Resourceful Solar Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in photovoltaic system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with solid grounding in electrical safety standards and energy efficiency optimization. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction in every project undertaken.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Lead / Wind Turbine Assembly Technician
Blattner Energy
Corona, NM
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Promoted to Crew Lead on the SunZia Wind Project, the largest wind energy project in North America.
- Led turbine assembly crews installing towers, nacelles, and blades.
- Coordinated daily assignments, lift plans, and production goals.
- Enforced OSHA and site safety standards in high-risk environments.
- Operated heavy equipment to stage and install components.
- Trained and mentored new technicians.
- Communicated progress and workforce needs with management.
- Supported on-schedule completion of utility-scale milestones.
Warehouse Evening Manager
Offen Petroleum
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed evening shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
- Supervised and trained warehouse staff.
- Implemented OSHA-compliant safety practices.
- Coordinated workload distribution to meet goals.
- Partnered with leadership to improve workflow efficiency.
- Supervised evening operations, ensuring efficient workflow and staff coordination.
- Managed inventory levels, tracking supplies and conducting regular audits.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols and customer service standards.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing feedback to improve productivity and teamwork.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the organization.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for staff members and customers alike.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels for merchandise items.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to ensure compliance with established standards.
Wind Turbine Assembly Technician
Mortenson
Burlington, Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assembled and installed towers, nacelles, and blades.
- Operated heavy equipment to transport and stage materials.
- Worked safely at heights under strict safety compliance.
- Contributed to multiple wind farm project completions.
- Maintained clean workstation, equipment and text fixtures in safe condition.
- Operated air, manual, and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
- Utilized a variety of fasteners including screws, bolts, rivets, clamps for proper installation of components.
- Maintained detailed records of all production activities related to assembly operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe operation of machinery used in the assembly process.
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
Solar Installation Helper
Mortenson Construction
Watkins, Colorado
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with installation of building materials and equipment.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on construction sites.
- Organized materials and supplies for easy access during installations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance installation techniques and safety practices.
- Inspected parts for defects or damage before beginning work on them.
- Notified lead installer about any issues that arose during installation process.
- Lifted and positioned large objects into place for installation.
- Wired equipment while following safe electrical procedures to eliminate risk.
Education
High School -
Dodd City High School
College -
Southwestern College
Skills
- Wind turbine assembly and maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Skid steer operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Warehouse logistics
- Inventory management
- OSHA safety compliance
- Hazard reduction
- Team leadership
- Training
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting
- Turbine assembly
- OSHA compliance
- Safety standards enforcement
Certification
- Tower Rescue Certified
- CPR Certified
- Forklift Operator Certification
- OSHA 10
- DOT Certification
Timeline
Crew Lead / Wind Turbine Assembly Technician
Blattner Energy
01.2024 - 02.2026
Warehouse Evening Manager
Offen Petroleum
01.2021 - 01.2024
Wind Turbine Assembly Technician
Mortenson
01.2018 - 01.2021
Solar Installation Helper
Mortenson Construction
06.2017 - 11.2018
High School -
Dodd City High School
College -
Southwestern College