Wind Technician Level II Safety Focused Expert

Shanni Humphrey

Rialto, CA ***** • 909-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Motivated and safety-focused Wind Technician with hands-on experience in wind turbine blade repair, field maintenance, and technical troubleshooting. Trained on wind turbine systems, climbing towers up to 300+ feet, and performing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical tasks under strict safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills, blueprint interpretation, and commitment to operational excellence. Ready to leverage technical certifications and field experience to contribute proactively as a Wind Technician Level II.

Certifications

• GWO Hub & Rescue Certifications

• ARTHSIBR – 7 Hours – GWO Hub

• Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue

• ENSA Safe Climbing & Rescue (WINDA ID: SH075053US)

• Safety & Compliance: OSHA 10 Construction & General Industry, NFPA 70E Awareness & LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entrant, Hand & Power Tools, Bloodborne Pathogen, Hazard Recognition, Emergency Action Plan & Exit Routes, Personal Protection Equipment, Respirator Protection, Walking Working Surfaces

• Chain, Crane & Hoist

• Defensive Driving

• Material Handling & Storage

Technical Skills

• Wind turbine blade repair, sanding/grinding, chemical mixing, composite work

• Intermediate mechanical troubleshooting and rigging practices

• Blueprint reading and schematic interpretation

• Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documentation

• Tower climbing and fall protection systems (300+ ft)

• Hand and power tools, HYTORC torque tools

• Pneumatics, basic electrical/mechanical fundamentals

• Time management, reporting, collaboration, and strong safety compliance

Education & Training

Wind Turbine & Telecom Technician Diploma

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute, Vancouver, WA – 2022

• Hands-on training: AC/DC circuits, hydraulics, mechanical power transmission, PLC control fundamentals

• Fluke multimeter & insulation tester use; ladder rescue; unreachable rescue; vertical tower climbing; hazard analysis

• Written tech documentation: JHA, service, inspection, Near Miss reports

Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Diploma

UEI College, Ontario, CA – 2024

• Electrical, motors, HVAC controls; refrigeration theory; blueprint reading & load calculations

Employment History

Tower Technician

BHI — Iowa • Aug 2024 – Present

• Installed fire suppression systems (Firetrace) along Vestas turbines

• Assisted in nacelle assembly at Colorado Vestas factory

• Executed field work safely at heights and maintained compliance with site safety procedures

Blade Repair Technician

GEV Wind Power — Fort Worth, TX • Jun 2021 – Jun 2022

• Inspected and repaired blade damage using

sanding/grinding, composite laminates, and resin mixing

• Mixed and applied resin/filler, post-cure glass, and refinished surfaces to spec

• Set up safe rigging, taglines, and pulleys for blade access and descent

• Performed work at heights up to 280-300 ft with full fall protection systems

Blade Repair Technician (Travel Based)

Renew Energy Maintenance — SD & Midwest • 2022 – 2023

• Traveled between wind farms performing tower and blade maintenance

• Performed grinding, sanding, rigging, and safe high-access tasks on blade surfaces

Hospice Care Assistant

Choice Hospice — CA • Feb 2025 – Present

• Managed safety, high-pressure environments, and strict procedural requirements

• Demonstrated strong communication, time management, and reliable professionalism

Instawork (Various Roles) • 2022 – 2023

• Warehouse logistics, material handling, concession operations, crowd management, and customer service Package Handler

Amazon & FedEx — WA & CA • 2020 – 2022

• Safely handled heavy loads, teamwork coordination, and maintained safety protocols

Relevant Strengths for Wind Technician Level II

Field & hands-on maintenance experience (blade repair, rigging, mechanical) matched to turbine work requirements.

Comfort working at heights and in varied outdoor conditions — extensive climbing and fall protection experience.

Certifications supporting task and safety compliance – OSHA, GWO, LOTO, rescue protocols.

Technical troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude aligned with routine unscheduled maintenance duties in wind tech roles.

Valid driver’s license & willingness to travel for training/assistance.

Professional Affiliations & Registrations

• Wind Industry Training Records Database (WINDA)

Registered – ID: SH075053US

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