CPI's Wind Technician Training and Certification: Ensuring skilled and knowledgeable personnel in the field

- Session Description

Josh Rogers

Sr. Director Workforce Safety, Training, and Operations

American Clean Power Association

Josh Rogers is the Senior Director of Safety, Workforce Training, and Operations at ACP. In this role, Josh leads the ACP team and committees focused on worker safety, workforce development, and operational excellence that will support the renewables industry growth. He brings over 15 years or operational industry experience. Josh spent several years as Director of Solar Operations for Duke Energy, which included responsibility for safety, organizational development, performance, and financial profits and losses at more than 60 facilities across the country. He has also developed standards, training, and operational leadership for at several leading companies such as: ABB, Sun Edison, First Solar, and most recently Fluence. Prior to joining private sector energy companies, Josh served in the United States Navy for nine years where he was certified as a nuclear operator and Master Training Specialist. Josh earned his Bachelor of Science in Technology from Excelsior University.

Sam Ramsey

Deputy Director, Safety, Workforce Training & Operations

American Clean Power Association

Sam Ramsey is ACP’s Deputy Director of Safety, Workforce Training & Operations. In this role, Sam works across wind, solar, and energy storage to manage ACP’s committees focused on worker safety, workforce development, and operational excellence. She leads ACP’s annual Safety First Workforce Campaign that connects the industry’s top safety practices to boots-on-the-ground technicians. Sam also supports implementation of the Clean Power Institute’s workforce development initiatives.

Prior to ACP, Sam worked for a consultant firm, Kearns & West, where she managed stakeholder engagement, program implementation, and strategic communications for state and federal agencies, industry associations, and non-profits to advance U.S. clean energy development. Here, Sam designed and implemented multi-stakeholder processes, procurements, and educational programs on topics related to health and safety, workforce development, supply chain, and environmental permitting.

Sam received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Christopher Newport University. She resides in Washington, D.C.

Devin Ring

S&S Op Supervision North America

EDPR

I am Devin Ring, an experienced Safety Coordinator with nine years in the wind energy industry, currently serving as a Regional Safety Coordinator at EDP Renewables. Over the course of my career, I have developed a strong foundation in wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety coordination, with a deep focus on ensuring compliance with safety regulations. My expertise includes diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and I’m skilled in delivering OSHA-compliant safety programs and site-specific training. I also conduct rescue at heights training. I am driven by a passion for creating safe and sustainable energy solutions, I thrive in environments where collaboration, leadership, and technical precision are key to ensuring the safety of my team and the success of the projects I contribute to.

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