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Chad Reifenrath

Crofton

Summary

With a proven track record at Clearway Energy, I excel in enhancing wind turbine performance and ensuring regulatory compliance. My expertise spans from electrical, mechanical troubleshooting, to environmental awareness, significantly reducing maintenance issues. With a balanced and diverse background in maintenace, I've mastered both technical and leadership skills, project success, and operational efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Wind Turbine Technician

Clearway Energy
08.2017 - Current

Oversee contractor service crews on wind turbines. Maintain site facilities and grounds, Organize and complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections of tools and equipment used at the facility. Troubleshoot high voltage transmission line faults, Fiber optic repairs, Installation and troubleshooting of vibration analysis systems on the wind turbine main components. Substation maintenance, and contractor audits.

Rural Water Project Manager

Cedar Knox Rural Water
03.2014 - 08.2017

Manage water treatment plant operation and distribution system. Verify compliance with all state, and EPA regulations

Wind Turbine Technician

Vestas Wind Technology
10.2008 - 03.2014
  • Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance, and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to assess causes of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Organized turbine data for testing, research and analysis.
  • Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Duncan Aviation Inc.
05.1997 - 09.2008
  • Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
  • Completed all minor and major airframe and turbine engine inspections on Learjet, Hawker, and Cessna aircraft. Troubleshoot faults, Ground test run qualified, Landing gear overhaul, Started at Tech 1 and finished as a Lead Tech with a crew of 10-12 techs.

Education

Grade 4, 6 Water Operators License - Drinking Water

Nebraska Dept of Health
Lincoln, NE

FAA Certified Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation Maintenance

Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD
05-1997

Skills

  • Generator testing
  • Fiber optic sensing
  • Safety assessment
  • Environmental awareness
  • Electrical testing
  • SCADA systems
  • Schematics reading
  • Rigging equipment
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Vibration analysis
  • Confined space entry
  • Equipment installation

Timeline

Wind Turbine Technician

Clearway Energy
08.2017 - Current

Rural Water Project Manager

Cedar Knox Rural Water
03.2014 - 08.2017

Wind Turbine Technician

Vestas Wind Technology
10.2008 - 03.2014

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Duncan Aviation Inc.
05.1997 - 09.2008

Grade 4, 6 Water Operators License - Drinking Water

Nebraska Dept of Health

FAA Certified Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation Maintenance

Lake Area Technical Institute
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