Electrical Training

Luke McFarland 254-***-****

*** ***** ***., ****** ****, TX 77573 ****.*********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Extensive experience installing, repairing, inspecting, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems

and components, with stringent time constraints and high stress level conditions.

1. Extensive knowledge with Xantrex 2. Extensive knowledge in using and

Convertors interpreting schematics, wiring

diagrams, and technical publications

1. Strong working knowledge of Electrical

2. Knowledge and experience with proper

Test Equipment

handling, use, and disposal of

1. Expert in mechanics and in use of the

hazardous waste and materials

tools of the trade

2. Good oral and written communication

1. Working knowledge with Microsoft

skills

Office including but not limited to Excel,

2. Ability to follow oral and written

Word, and Power Point

directives

1. Strong attention to details

2. Ability to follow government regulations

1. Ability to follow operating instructions

including OSHA standards

2. Very motivated and dedicated work

3. Ability fo follow technical orders

ethics

Professional Experience

US Air Force, Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas

February 2001 to August 2006

Primary Flying Crew Chief (C-130)

Certifications:

1. Advanced Hydraulic troubleshooting

2. Advanced Electrical troubleshooting

3. 7 level/red X authority

Responsibilities:

1. Fly with aircraft on operations to maintain all aircraft systems

2. Oversee and train crew chiefs on all aircraft systems

Granite Services International,Inc., Tampa, FL

June 2006 to April 2008

Site Supervisor

Certifications:

4. G 87 / 2.0 MW wind turbine

5. Zond 750 / 750 KW and KVS33 wind turbines (recovery and O&M)

1. GE 1.5 wind turbine

1. Clipper 2.5 MW

2. Suzlon S-64

Responsibilities:

3. Site Supervisor (Jeffers Wind Project 50MW, Silver Star Wind project 60MW)

1. Commissioning Lead (Alleg. Ridge Wind Park 80MW)

4. Oversee and Schedule Required Training for subordinates

5. Responsible for daily reports to customers and upper management

6. Oversee and direct all work involving Xantrex Convertors

7. Load Software and parameters on all Xantrex Convertors

8. Run blink test to insure proper IGBT operation on Xantrex Convertors

Siemens Power Generations, Houston,TX

April 2008 to August 2008

Luke McFarland•254-***-****•****.*********@*****.***

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Lead Tech O&M

Certification:

6. Siemens MK II 2.3 MW wind turbine

Responsibilities:

1. Insured and Overseen the safety of Crew members during work operations

2. Oversee and offer guidance to co-workers with questions ranging from troubleshooting, up

to annual maintenance

3. Insure proper operation of 130 Siemens Mark II 2.3MW turbine

Suzlon Wind-Energy Corporation, Chicago, IL

August 2008 to January 2009

Commissioning Tech

Certification:

7. Suzlon S-88 V3 2.1 MW

8. Suzlon S-64

Responsibilities:

4. Check for Proper voltages on Transformers and other electrical circuits

2. Voltages ranging for 12V DC up to 600V AC

9. Program system software

1. Verify Proper Wiring per schematics

1. Troubleshoot all faults including but not limited to power failure, program failure, and Hub

malfunctions

2. Installed and verified proper operation of Technical Change Instructions

US Army Ft. Benning, GA

June 2009 to October 2009

Infantryman

Certification:

9. Field Medic (IV cert.)

10. Combative Level 1 Instructor

Responsibilities:

5. Lead fire team during combat operations

3. Treat casualties as needed in combat

Security Contractor Phoenix, AZ

September 2010 to June 2011

Security Officer

Certification:

11. Unarmed

12. Armed

Responsibilities:

6. Detour crime in high risk locations

Luke McFarland•254-***-****•****.*********@*****.***

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Contract Fugitive Recovery Agent Phoenix, AZ

October 2010 to July 2011

Agent

Certification:

13. Please ask in person

Responsibilities:

7. Direct and train agents on high risk felony apprehension

8. To serve high risk (armed and dangerous ) arrest warrants

Education

• 50 credit hours completed for my Aeronautical Engineering Degree 2001-present

• Specialized hydraulic training courses from the US Air Force 2003

• Specialized electrical training courses from the US Air Force 2008

• Advance training courses on Mechanical Installation, maintenance, repair (IMR) 2004

• Airman Leadership School (US Air Force 2004)

• Xantrex Convertor Class and three months OJT

• MegnaTech Convertor Level 1 & 2 Classes

• Specialized Wind Tech. training for Gamesa Wind USA (Aug. thru Oct. 2006)

• Adult First Aid

• Adult CPR

• Tactical tower rescue

• 30hr OSHA

• Tractel Training

• Siemens Technical Lead Training

• Siemens electrical troubleshooting school

References

References are available upon request.

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