Solar Gardens Wind Energy

Rob Thompson ********@*****.***

**** ***** ****** **** ● Lakeville, MN 55044

605●799●7662

Operational & industrial maintenance journeyman electrician offering 20+ years of varied trade experience. Aggressive at identifying and resolving inefficient operational processes to achieve optimal production rates. Steadfast performer accustomed to a fast-paced environment, working under pressure and long hours, with an intense dedication to standards and schedules. Impeccable work ethic.

• Extensive experience with

voltages ranging from 12V

DC to 4160V AC.

• Allen Bradley & Modicon

Programmable Logic

Controllers software and

hardware.

• Arc flash prevention

• Single & 3 phase motors

• AC/DC circuits

• Pneumatics &

hydraulics

• Servo Programming

• Crew Foreman

• SWEPP Construction Site

Manager

• Root cause-failure &

malfunction techniques.

• VFDs and HMIs using

Factory Talk View &

PanelBuilder32 Software

• Control Logix 5000

• Siemens & Kinetic drives

Cedar Creek Energy, Blaine, MN (2019- present)

Foreman / Installer

• Directed installation of >1 Megawatt solar gardens, commercial and residential solar projects.

• Built and performed routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.

• Managed SWEPP and site safety plans and inspections.

• Troubleshoot complicated electrical and mechanical problems, including: inverter faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.

Ideal Energy, Minneapolis, MN (2017-2019)

Installer / Electrician

• Directed installation of > 60KW commercial solar sites.

• Created company-wide SOPS for installation for AC/DC solar components.

• Managed troubleshooting of >10K solar systems.

Common Ground Electric, LLC, St. Louis Park, MN (2016- 2017) Commercial Journeyman Electrician

• Retrofitted commercial/ industrial lighting systems ranging from 24V up to 480V.

• Installed and repaired security systems, including card readers, magnetic door locks, cameras, and digital video recorders

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD (2012-2016) Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Performed start-up & change-over programming and maintenance of the variable frequency drives (VFDs), different AC and DC drive control systems, and sensing devices for the production lines in an “on-call,” fast-paced, 24/7 factory environment. E & I Specialists, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD (2011- 2012) Electrical Control Specialist

• Project Foreman at Lewis & Clark Regional Water Treatment plant in Yankton, SD.

• Directly managed 5-8 team members & assured safety measures were followed. water treatment project that was behind schedule and over budget using effective leadership, sound decision making, and diverse industry experience. Qualification

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Quin Wind LLC, Sioux Falls, SD (2009-2011)

Founder/CEO

• Designed sophisticated bidding program to figure detailed estimates and quotes used to forecast the cost of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) projects.

• Developed and implemented company comprehensive standard operating procedures

(SOPs) for tracking & receiving WTG components, site assessments, safety concerns, environmental studies, and field support services. John Deere, Johnston, IA (2006-2009)

Regional Operation & Maintenance Engineer

• Collaborated with WTG manufacturer to ensure WTGs continuously producing energy at 98% efficiency.

• Developed and authored high voltage switching SOPs, saving at least two weeks of lag time on project turnover and an average of $5K / WTG. Construction Manager

• On-site owner representative coordinating & monitoring the quality of work of nearly 20 trades (equating 20-100 employees), subcontractors & vendors.

• Authored John Deere Wind Energy safety program for WTG construction to prevent & eliminate lost-time accidents in compliance with NEC and OSHA regulations.

• Prioritized & coordinated arc flash prevention training among regional engineers. Suzlon, Chicago, IL (2005-2006)

Lead Electrical Technician

• Co-authored S88 WTG wiring SOPs using best practices to ensure compliance and consistency to standards.

• Admired for collaboration with Suzlon and Thomas & Betts to resolve an electrical malfunction within the S88 WTGs.

• Highly praised by owners, investors, and sub-contractors for time management and resolution skills.

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Journeyman/Apprentice Electrician, Sioux Falls, SD (1999-2005)

• American Electric, Dells Electric, Malloy Electric, Elite Electric, & Muth Electric.

• Eagle Scout

• space work & rescue

certified

• Welding experience

• Forklift operator,

bucket truck, boom-lift

operator

• MN Journeyman License

AJ714615

• Comfortable working at

extreme heights,

performing physically

demanding tasks, and

working in various weather

conditions.

• Professionalism

• Hardworking &

dedicated

• Excels in

unpredictable &

hectic environments.

• Self-starter & team

player

• OHSA 10 certified

A.A.S Degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance (1999). Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD.

Diploma in Power Line Construction and Maintenance (1997). Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD.

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