travis castleman

about

I'm a senior commissioning technician with over 12 years of experience in utility-scale solar and wind, including battery energy storage systems. I help bring renewable energy projects from construction through commissioning, turnover, and commercial operation, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule. Very proficient in Excel, Word, and data entry. My hands-on experience includes high-voltage switching and grounding, substation maintenance, inverter and converter troubleshooting, BESS testing, E-stop rewiring, and fiber network verification. I've led commissioning on a 500 MW solar facility, supported construction and startup of a 300 MW solar farm, and commissioned GE wind turbines and repower projects. I also troubleshoot NEXTracker systems, interpret electrical schematics, and perform preventive maintenance across solar and wind assets. I'm comfortable supervising contractors, leading day and night crews during outages, managing LOTO procedures, and coordinating site walk-downs with owner representatives. I bring practical field experience, clear coordination, and a safety-first approach to getting equipment operational and projects ready for handover.