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ALEXANDER MERCADO

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

Meraki Solar
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
  • Troubleshooting for Enphase Inverters when solar service went down.
  • Replaced torn shingles on roof with new ones in a clean and efficient manner as well as replacing broken tiles with new ones.
  • Replaced broken drywall with new drywall and spackle.
  • Searched for and identified leaks in homeowners home caused by improper solar work or otherwise.

SOLAR SURVEYOR

SUNPOWER CORP
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Gather accurate information regarding homeowner's attic structures and electrical panels for future solar installs
  • Ensure homeowners are properly informed on solar install they will have in the coming months
  • Assess roof condition while following company's safety regulations
  • Confirm measurements for attic and roof structure are accurate for engineers
  • Gather as many photos as possible of site to help paint as clear a picture of home for engineers
  • Upload information and documents for final site review in timely and accurate manner

ROOF LEAD

FREEDOM FOREVER
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for assembling, installing and/or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on varying surfaces (rooftop, ground mount, etc.)
  • Daily activities were inclusive of, but not limited to, measuring, cutting, drilling, working from height, minor electrical work, assisting with structural upgrades, using hand/power tooling, reading plan-sets, following direction, and assisting senior members of the designated installation team
  • Loaded and unloaded company vehicle with project materials, as well as to and from the roof/structure being installed on
  • Performed all PV electrical work independently or under direct supervision
  • Took delicate care of roof shingles and metal roofs to make sure no leaks occurred on household
  • Took charge of roof in the morning after foreman drilling to maintain work speed and efficiency of crew
  • Ensured panels were safely locked down and roof was clean after each install was completed
  • Reviewed warehouse pick every morning to ensure material accuracy and count
  • Basic understanding of string testing and troubleshooting for accurate string count
  • Understanding of drawing PV maps for crew and stringing PV or Enphase heads
  • Worked with crews that produced highest kW count on the East Coast in February 2021 and March 2022.

Education

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE CERTIFICATION -

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
Sanford, FL
01.2013

Skills

  • Understanding of PV systems, components, and installation methods
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize job tasks
  • Ability to work safely in attic environments, and work on rooftops with various pitched surfaces
  • Ability to work in extreme environments

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Meraki Solar
03.2024 - 07.2024

SOLAR SURVEYOR

SUNPOWER CORP
03.2023 - 02.2024

ROOF LEAD

FREEDOM FOREVER
07.2020 - 01.2023

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE CERTIFICATION -

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
ALEXANDER MERCADO