Slater Grimes
San Clemente
Summary
Field service professional experienced in supporting utility-scale energy projects through effective coordination, planning, and on-site delivery. Strong at aligning technicians, engineers, and contractors to meet daily objectives while maintaining safety and operational standards. Known for reliability, organization, and execution under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
Fluence Energy
04.2024 - Current
- Support maintenance and service activities on battery energy storage systems to ensure site uptime and operational readiness.
- Coordinate with site engineers to support third-party contractors during scheduled maintenance and corrective work.
- Daily work planning, task execution, and field coordination to keep jobs on schedule and compliant.
- Prepare daily work status reports, internal/external communications, JHA, and LOTO documentation.
Field Service Technician
BlackTeal Energy
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported cold and hot commissioning activities across multiple utility-scale energy sites.
- Repeated detailed inspections of equipment including transformers, inverters, modules, and auxiliary accessories.
- Servicing low voltage auxiliary equipment, chiller systems, and communication wiring.
- Completing on-site and off-site safety training to maintain a safe working environment.
Apprentice Electrician
SalCo Electric
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported electrical work on commercial and residential projects.
- Assisted with conductor runs, terminations, and low-voltage systems per project layouts.
- Maintained organized, safe, and efficient jobsites.
Facility Lead
Free Trade Organics
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintain sophisticated fertigation system, lighting timers, and automated environmental controllers.
- Established clean room environment for genetic tissue culture replications and clone inventory management.
- Developed continuous training program encompassing both industry safety and technical facility maintenance.
Co-Founder
InstaManagers
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Created automated lead acquisition funnel utilizing social media exploits and content creation.
- Maximized client growth, native interactions, and direct sales by optimizing chatbot response navigation.
- Reduced technical costs of servers and proxies by establishing direct wholesale B2B relationships with vendors.
Education
General Studies -
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01.2014
Skills
- NFPA 70E
- EPC Inverter Certification — Level 1
- PE Inverter Certification — Level 1
- EPA 608 Certification — Type I & II
- NFA Series 3 National Commodity Representative
- Interests: Fishing, Overnight Backpacking, and Boating
- Affiliated Organizations: Western Native Trout Initiative, Kern River Conservancy, International Game Fish Association
Timeline
Field Service Technician
Fluence Energy
04.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician
BlackTeal Energy
07.2023 - 03.2024
Apprentice Electrician
SalCo Electric
03.2023 - 03.2024
Facility Lead
Free Trade Organics
01.2020 - 12.2022
Co-Founder
InstaManagers
02.2016 - 11.2019
General Studies -
Saddleback College