HCR 6 BOX 112

DONIPHAN, MO. 63935

Cell Phone: 573.707.0325
E-mail: kkce478c@westpost.net

Kelvin "Keith" Keel

Overview
I am a highly self-motivated team player. I have management skills, strong Elect
rical experience. Training includes but not limited to:
* working with high voltage
* low voltage bench work
* mechanical skills with tool and die experience
* heavy equipment experience
* Fiber Optics, SCADA & Software
* working at heights
* physical work
Experience February 2008 - 8/2/2010 Next Era Energy: Contractor Bartech Tr
aveling Position
Site Construction Manager, Installation Superintendent, Civil Land Owner issues
Retrofit Manger, Scheduler
* Completed daily reports and site inspections to increase productivity and meet
schedules. Weekly interface with Florida Power & Light Senior Management on sc
heduling and unique hurdles for each job.
* During the Phase Two Endeavor project, I assisted with the inspection of the i
nstallation and commissioning of twenty Clipper turbines.
* I was the Assistant Site manger on a new 43/ 2.3 MW turbine site, managing the
civil and land owner issues.
* I was the Site Manager for the Crystal Lake site. I inspected and ensured the
PRT and SCADA system were completed correctly.
January 2007 to February 2008 Clipper Wind Energy Traveling position
Commission Supervisor
* I was one of only two Commissioning Supervisors in Clipper during its first ye
ar of operation. Because it was a small startup company I was tasked with many r
esponsibilities, more than can be listed on a resume.
* I was responsible for the commissioning of Clipper wind turbine generators, an
d running a team of up to 75 Clipper commissioners to meet this goal.
* I trouble shoot complicated mechanical and electrical anomalies within wind tu
rbine generator systems.
* I assisted in all areas of site construction and commissioning as directed by
the site supervision.
* I was able to perform all mechanical and electrical component testing and ulti
mately made repairs as needed.
* I conducted training lessons as needed to enhance other employees technical kn
owledge
* I acted as a role model within the field environment to ensure all procedures
are followed as required.
* During this time, not only did I direct the day to day commissioning of the si
tes, but I was also tasked to lead a team of engineers to help determine multipl
e engineering defaults.
* During this time I was asked to assist Clipper in the commissioning supervisor
y role on three sites: Steel Winds (Buffalo NY), Endeavor (Harris IA), and Papie
ch (Papiech Il). On all projects I was commended by my direct supervisors and up
per management on my managerial skills.
* Attended the week-long "7 Habits for Managers" Course designed by Stephen Cove
y. Attended "The Art of Leadership" Course. Took the "Counter-drug Training Co
urse" that teaches the detection of illegal narcotic useage and is used by Polic
e Agencies nationwide.
February 2005 to January 2007 GE: Contractor Pen Power
Traveling position
Retrofit Crew Leader and Commissioner
* Traveled to multiple sites with little to no supervision, made my own travel a
rrangements, both nationally and internationally.
* I was responsible for small teams (ten people or less) on multiple projects th
at were commissioning wind turbines.
* I correctly completed tasks and trouble shot complicated problems that dealt w
ith both electrical and mechanical failures all while working at great heights m
aking these tasks very physically demanding.
* I am very Safety oriented. To that effect on every site I was tasked with comp
leting safety meetings and inspections. I was quickly promoted to Safety Coordin
ator at the Canadian Hydro site in Lefthbridge Canada. I was tasked with setting
up and training individuals on the safety program at the site. I stayed at the
Canadian site for nearly a year as an O&M TA.
* I was the customer interface at the Canadian Hydro site. I completed staff ca
lls, daily reports, availability reporting, down turbine analysis, labor staffin
g & actual weekly production reports. Also completed Environmental, Health and S
afety services, analyzed EHS issues, I am HAZ MAT trained. I have given HAZ MAT
training, Converter training, and Wind Farm Management Training.

Tools

Education

April 2002 to February 2005 Missouri Department of Transportation Springfield, M

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Electrician for Twelve Counties as a Signal / Lighting Tech
* Was trained to work and repair problems in extreme traffic areas.
* Completed fiber optic installation and repair.
* I am high voltage trained and completed repairs on high voltage systems.
* Managed political issues and interfaced with both the public and the local gov
ernment facilities.

October 2001 to April 2002 Marathon Electric: Lebanon Missouri

Electrical and Mechanical Technician
* Completed Mechanical and Electrical Diagnosis and repair.
* Some job duties include but not limited to: injection mold dies, Neal oven, va
rnish tanks
July 2001 to October 2001 Ozark Truck Lines : Memphis Tenn.
Pickup and Delivery Driver for Nationwide
* Successfully completed multiple cross state deliveries and pickups driving a l
arge commercial vehicle.
Experienced with:
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Multimeters
* Amp clamps
* Infrared tester
* Oscilloscope
* LOTO (lock out/tag out) procedures
* Electric static discharge (ESD)
* Hydraulics
* Hytorq equipment
* Fiber optics
* Crane hand signals
* CPR
* First aid

South West Missouri State University

45 hours of College Credit
Courses include: Computer Programming, Electronics 1 & 2, College Algebra
Ozark Technical College
Courses include: Over the Road Class Driving, Geometric Tolerance, Blue Print Re
ading, Welding 1 & 2, Electronics 1 & 2, and HVAC 1 & 2.