Terrance Perdue
Colorado Springs
Summary
Marine Veteran and methodical with extensive experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing complex systems. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to help myself and your company excel
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BESS Technician
Clean Energy Storage
01.2024 - Current
- Optimized battery life by performing routine maintenance tasks and closely monitoring system health
- Cold and hot commissioned multiple manufacturers PCS and battery units such as Sungrow, Powin, SMA, Samsung, and CATL
- Install batteries, software's and firmware's, and wiring of all battery system storage (BESS) units
- Troubleshoot faults, replace major components, fuses, wiring and perform inspections on Power Conversion System (PCS)
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and comprehensive technical support for all battery-related inquiries.
- Performed electrical value testing on transformers, batteries and 3 phase circuits.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Electrical Technician
Lee Company
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters
- Used a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
BESS Technician
Pearce Renewables
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in powering 296 megawatt battery sites
- Cold commission installations around sites such as installing batteries, software's and wiring of all battery system storage (BESS) units
- Troubleshoot faults, replace fuses and wiring and perform inspections on Power Conversion System (PCS)
- Inverter breakers
- Performed electrical value testing on transformers, batteries and 3 phase circuits
- Hot commission sites by charging 1250v battery containers back to Substation and discharging battery containers from Substation (grid) to test systems to make sure all units are fully operational to store energy
Wind Technician
Workrise
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed pitch-ram half-moon replacements on Gamesa G114 turbine
- Upgraded LPS (Lightening protection system) on Vestas V110 turbines
- Replaced the 300kv LPS cables and installed the 500kv LPS cables in blades
- Performed preventive and break maintenance services on mechanical and hydraulic systems and torque and tension all major components in accordance with the OM maintenance manual on Acciona Nordex 125-3.15MW turbines and GE 3x-103 1.6 MW, GE 3x-137 3.8MW, GE 3x-130 3.8MW
- MCE (Major Correctives Exchange) generator, gearbox replacements and tower wiring on Gamesa G187 and G89 towers
- Retro repower on Vestas V82 to troubleshoot generators preventing failure so the turbines can remain full operational to stay online and on the grid
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned tasks
Low Altitude Air Defense
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Provide close-in, low altitude, surface-to-air weapons fires, and when task-organized, provide command and control, and forces for ground security in defense of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commander's designated vital areas
Team Leader
USMC
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Led a team of 2-3 Marines in security operations or ground based air defense operations while supporting friendly ground and air assets with surface to air weapons fire
- Generate 5 paragraph orders to brief the marines and supporting elements on the mission objective's and possibly threats
- Maintained and inventoried thousands of dollar's worth of gear and equipment such Stinger tubes, PAS 18 (thermal weapon sight) and Identification Friend or Foe systems (IFF) through the Global Combat Support System (GCSS)
- Responsible for employment and maintenance of all equipment and weapons systems inherent to ground base air defense
Gunner
USMC
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Perform tasks in order to maintain mission readiness in defense of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) assets to defend forward combat areas, maneuver forces and/or independent/special operations
- Assured that weapons and truck maintenance were performed to fulfill all mission requirements while forward deployed
- Maintained a working knowledge of enemy threat aircraft characteristics and capabilities while being able to evaluate target course, speed, range and relative position
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2026
Renewable Energy - Telecommunications, Wind energy, Solar
Airstreams Renewables, Inc
01.2021
High School Diploma -
Lithia Springs High School
Lithia Springs, GA05.2012
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and Repair
- Blueprint analyzation
- Electrical Wiring
- Schematic Reading
- Safety
- Self-Starter
- Electrical Maintenance
Certification
- GWO (Global Wind Organization) Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician
- Program Certificate
- Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
- Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Signalperson Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
- Capstan Hoist Certificate
- Electrical Safety Certificate
- CADWELD Certificate
- Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
- CLS 3 advanced (Combat Life Saver)
- Forklift
- Scissor Lift
Timeline
BESS Technician
Clean Energy Storage
01.2024 - Current
Electrical Technician
Lee Company
08.2022 - 12.2023
BESS Technician
Pearce Renewables
12.2021 - 08.2022
Wind Technician
Workrise
01.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader
USMC
08.2017 - 10.2020
Gunner
USMC
03.2017 - 10.2020
Low Altitude Air Defense
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Lithia Springs High School
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Renewable Energy - Telecommunications, Wind energy, Solar
Airstreams Renewables, Inc
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