Jacob Groothousen Email & Phone Number

United States

Prentice Wi

• Power line clearance and tree trimming • Operate aerial lifts and bucket trucks near high voltage power lines • Made decisions and solved problems by analyzing potential dangerous situations • Strategically use ropes and rigging / Safely operate power hand tools

• Utilize networking skills to communicate with wind turbine generators both remotely and locally • Perform Daily Agenda, Job Briefings/Tailgate Meetings, Job Safety/Hazard Analysis, LOTO Permits, and Service Reports • Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures• Followed schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic, and fiber optic faults with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.• Completed major component repairs and replacements including: Gearbox, Generator, and Blade change outs• Assisted and supervised many different contractors on site for multiple types of work• Performed mechanical & electrical component repair or replacement to correct malfunctions following manufacturers' requirements.

• Signal or verbally direct crane operators, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials• Properly and safely select rigging equipment according to load weights and sizes• Transport oversized loads too and from work sites; using a commercial driver’s license

Estherville, Ia

• Safely assemble heavy-duty, off-road vehicle rims; quality check parts/products• Review blueprints and work orders; ensure products are built to specifications• Make best decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results• Train, teach, and encourage members of a group (2-4) to work together to accomplish tasks

• Assisted elderly with everyday needs; met scheduled meal and snack times• Followed defined safety codes while performing all duties; attended in-service educational programs• Followed Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures

• Construction duties included: roofing, siding, gutters, and other jobs as needed• Assisted with supervision of ten contracted workers to ensure the quality and safety of their work• Followed defined safety codes while performing all duties

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Provided friendly, efficient customer service; responsible for customer returns; accurately handled money; Stocked shelves, and performed other jobs as needed

• Performed handyman work: repairing fences, painting, weed control, looking after animals• Safety operated machinery: automatic milking machines, feed conveyors, tractors, skid steers

Technical Diploma, Electrical Power Distribution, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Electrical Power Distribution Club

Associate’S Degree, Wind Energy And Turbine Technology, 3.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Iowa Lakes Wind Energy ClubThe Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Program offers a two-year.