Jesse Blenn

Desarrollando un auto eléctrico practico para fabricación en Costa Rica. Fuimos uno de los 13 ganadores del primer Concurso de Capital Semilla de la Banca para el Desarrollo y estamos en proceso de fabricacion del auto prototipo. La meta es lanzar una nueva industria nacional limpia.

Developing a practical electrica car for building in Costa Rica. We were one of 13 winners of the first Seed Capital Contest of the Fund for Development and we are in the process of building the prototype… Mostrar más

Desarrollando un auto eléctrico practico para fabricación en Costa Rica. Fuimos uno de los 13 ganadores del primer Concurso de Capital Semilla de la Banca para el Desarrollo y estamos en proceso de fabricacion del auto prototipo. La meta es lanzar una nueva industria nacional limpia.

Developing a practical electrica car for building in Costa Rica. We were one of 13 winners of the first Seed Capital Contest of the Fund for Development and we are in the process of building the prototype car. Our goal is to launch a new clean national industry. Mostrar menos

Graduado Magna Cum Laude en octubre de 2011

Worked in modifications and restoration of the “Joey” experimental two place (32 meter) helium airship originally built for Cargolifter AG, Germany. Included redesign of major areas to correct shortcomings, and to test major innovations in improved comfort and control.

Elba, Alabama Aircraft Restoration

Professional restoration and repair of one to four-seat piston airplanes, WWI replicas to 1970´s, FAA Certified and homebuilt. Design and fabrication of components and repairs using aircraft grade materials and methods, including wood, gas welded steel tubing, aluminum sheet and tubing, fiberglass and resins, aircraft fabric and finishes. Business declined after Sept 11, 2001.

Chief designer for design study of 6-seat (45 meter) helium airship for research and tourism. Preliminary design of 22.5 meter half-scale demonstrator.

Worked second shift in welding/electrical/assembly of truck trailers to allow daytime construction of personal home.

Elba, Alabama Power Plant Restoration

Main technician in restoration of abandoned hydroelectric power plant (2 MW, built 1916, abandoned 1966) for sale of power to Alabama Electric Cooperative. Total project cost was near $600,000. Work included electrical and hydraulic control systems design, fabrication, and installation; inspection, restoration, and repair of massive concrete dam, canal, and power house building; restoration, repair, and adaptation of hydraulic turbines and… Mostrar más

Elba, Alabama Power Plant Restoration

Main technician in restoration of abandoned hydroelectric power plant (2 MW, built 1916, abandoned 1966) for sale of power to Alabama Electric Cooperative. Total project cost was near $600,000. Work included electrical and hydraulic control systems design, fabrication, and installation; inspection, restoration, and repair of massive concrete dam, canal, and power house building; restoration, repair, and adaptation of hydraulic turbines and generators. Designed, built, and installed ten-ton overhead bridge crane with three phase power supply, jig-built trash straining racks and support structure, and many other building systems. Designed, built, and installed support and insulating structure for 2300 volt to 46,000 volt transformer substation. Many components fabricated using engine lathe, milling machine, wire welder, and motorized torch. Supervised 1-3 workers. Mostrar menos

Worked under Plant Engineer in maintenance and repair of tooling and machinery in 40-employee auto part rebuilding factory, including building a new assembly line, lathe and milling machine operation, welding. Also was second major worker in restoration of owner’s 350 kw hydroelectric power plant (est.1919) in Millersville, North Carolina.

Costa Rica Cocoa and tropical fruit farmer

Bought small abandoned farm in SW Costa Rica and planned and planted a wide variety of tropical fruit and usable plants, including over 1000 cocoa trees as main crop. Introduced new fruits to the area. Installation of 1000-meter gravity flow water system for irrigation. Rewound emergency generator windings, installed home-size hydroelectric power plants and developed new design of hydraulic ram water pump for sale to neighbors.

Warehousing, loading, inventory, and ingredient supply to production lines of breakfast cereal factory, including much forklift operation. Saved money to return to Costa Rica.

In five months worked up to number two in efficiency in ten-mechanic automobile dealership for Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, and Mazda cars. Long hour conflicted with marriage.