David Mendoza has over 15 years of experience in composite manufacturing and wind turbine maintenance. He has worked as a composite technician for companies like San Diego Composites, Sky Climber Wind Solutions, and Cobham Composites. Some of his responsibilities have included pre-preg carbon fiber layup, ultrasonic testing of wind turbine blades, and fiberglass repairs. He is fluent in English and Spanish and holds certifications in OSHA, CPR, rigging, and confined space work.

1. David Mendoza
619-748-3780
Email: davidmm619@gmail.com
Experience:
09//15-10//16 San Diego Composites/Aerotek
Composite Technician
Pre-Preg Carbon hand layout for Aerospace parts, Orion Program for Lockheed Martin
Multitasked several different projects, from manufacturing to quality assurance
Manufacturing consisted in hand layup, vacuum bagging, demolding, tool prep, sanding,
machining.
Team lead, instructed technicians on hand layup, ordered and maintained materials for project,
worked closely with PM to revise, update, and improve work instructions.
04/14-03/15 Sky Climber Wind solutions
Ultrasonic Testing Technician Gulf wind Project, TX
Performed B-Scan UT inspection at Pattern/Gulf Wind site on root of 46 meter composite
wind turbine blades using Olympus Omniscan MX-2 as part of corrective action for
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Required to climb interior of Mitsubishi 2.4 Megawatt wind turbines, appx. 280 feet in
height, using appropriate PPE and safe climbing techniques. Certified in CPR and trained
to use Tractel Derope rescue equipment
Operated winch, rigged lift bags, and performed tagline duties to move equipment up tower
for inspection
Familiar with operation of tower using touchscreen controls at base
Used safe work practices including Lock Out Tag Out Procedures and confined space
permits, including periodic air quality tests
Worked inside confined space, interior of blade, using appropriate PPE, full face respirator
and Tyvek clean-suit, for extended periods of time.
Assisted Blade Technicians in composite work, preparing surface for UT Inspection inside
blade
Evaluated captured UT scan data while performing inspection to ensure standards of
quality were met
Performed photo documentation and organization for all workcompleted
Worked with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries UT Level 3 and Engineers refining inspection
procedures to increase quality of inspection
Used experience to troubleshoot malfunctioning UT equipment, interchanged components
to provide working setup for inspection
Generated inspection reports in excel for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Pattern Energy
03/14-Present Sky Climber Wind Solutions Nationwide U.S
Composite Technician III
Fiberglass Remediation on Wind Turbines
Fiberglass Repair, Construct, design on Wind Turbine blades, nacelles & hubs
Inspect fiberglass for damages from lightning, shipping & handling or repair faults from fabrication

2. Lead Technician on job scope, understand work instructions from engineers, fill out and
maintain company documents for safety, fill out and complete daily reports to Project Manager
Working on heights 300 feet on scaffold.
03/13-12/13 Cobham Composites/Aerotek
Composite Technician II
Pre-Preg Fiberglass hand layout for composite aircraft engine components
Recognize and organize over 80 different shapes and sizes of Pre-Preg military grade Carbon
fiberglass for Stater 1 and Stater 2 Parts
Prep Mold for hand lay-up, insert mold onto machine press, operate press
De-mold product, clean, sand and shape product
Post cure product onto ovens, stress test product
Inspect quality of product.
03/12 – 03/14
Pacific Limo Buses/Masterpiecelimos
Chauffeur San Diego, CA
Handle incoming calls for Limousine services.
Transport customers to desired locations.
Maintain limousines appearance and in proper working condition.
09/10-03/12 Upwind Solutions O&M
Troubleshooting & 3 Month Maintenance San Diego, CA
Troubleshoot wind turbine errors
Experience with computer display wind turbine controlling system
Follow LOTO procedure 100% of the time
Troubleshoot complete Hydraulic brake system
Exchanged fans and pumps on generator
3 Month Maintenance Tensioning and Torque, Hub, Blades & Nacelle, Also Cleaning Hub,
Blades & Nacelle
Fill out and complete SR's, fill out and complete Gamesa online Got system documentation.
Upwind Solutions Blade Division
New site Inspection Repair Composite Components San Diego, CA
Field Supervisor
Communicate with Customer
Follow specific work instructions by costumer & USI
Complete inspection reports of Nacelle Spinner & Blades
Repair Structural or Cosmetic damages to wind turbines.
Complete customer paperwork
Complete USI paperwork, fill out SR's & JSA's.
04/09-09/10 Knight & Carver Wind Group San Diego, CA
Composite Technician
Blade inspections for Wind Turbines,
Fiberglass Repairs on Wind Turbines , Blades, Nacelle Walls, Spinners
Northern Power Blade Fabricator.
Maintain Department logs, records and procedures.

3. 09/04 - 10/08 Alta Home Loans/Real Estate La Mesa, CA
Mortgage Consultant
Responsible for creating mortgage plans that can be integrated into the client's overall short and
long-term financial plans.
Offered professional guidance to clients interested in getting the best loan possible.
Developed strategic partnerships with financial planners, CPA’s, Realtors, Estate Planners and
Life Insurance agents.
08/06 - 05/08 Hewlett-Packard/Kelly Services Rancho Bernardo,
CA
Test Operator
Test products on standard and prototype test equipment and analyzing the results on
predetermined parameters.
Collect and record data.
Maintain department logs, records, metrics, and procedures.
08/02 - 08/06 El Asadero Meat Market San Diego, CA
Manager
Responsible for ordering merchandise, analyzing costs and business advertisement.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment for customers and employees.
Respond to customer complaints and needs while providing professional Customer Service.
Organize employee schedules.
Cook, fill in customer orders
08/01 - 09/03 Rainbow Vending San Diego, CA
Technician Assistant
Assist technicians in fixing vending and coffee machines.
Responsible for keeping warehouse products in order and in stock.
Forklift Operator & electrical pallet jack operator.
Special Skills
Fluent in English/Spanish
Computer knowledge with Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint,
Ability to multi-task, work solo or in a team environment, and motivated to succeed.
Certifications; OSHA 10, AED CPR certified, Vehicle fleet safety, NFPA 70-E, Rigging level 1,
TSL cert, confined space, heat stress, fall protection.