Andrew Etsler
Alma,GA
Summary
Dynamic Solar Technician with a proven track record at First Solar, specializing in site assessments and solar panel maintenance. Successfully installed and maintained over 80 sites, enhancing customer satisfaction and training junior technicians. Adept at stakeholder communication, driving efficiency, and ensuring optimal system performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Technician II
CAMS LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Installed and maintained over 80 Commercial solar PV systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction
- Performed detailed site assessments of plant parameters to conduct repairs to raise plant efficiency by 25%
- Optimized system performance by configuring monitoring equipment and tracking data analytics on energy production levels.
- Efficiently managed inventory of tools, equipment, and safety gear required for various projects while minimizing waste or excess expenditures.
- Assisted in the successful installation of solar energy systems, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
- Conducted routine quality control checks by verifying proper installation methods were used consistently across all projects.
- Played an integral role in training new team members on essential skills related to solar technician responsibilities.
- Utilized advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause issues within solar panels, inverters, or wiring systems.
- Effectively diagnosed and repaired malfunctions within solar panel systems, restoring optimal functionality.
- Improved overall system performance with thorough inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely technical support and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted site visits, assessing solar panel placement and accurately measuring installation areas.
- Trained and supervised team of 2 junior technicians, increasing team efficiency by 15%
Utility Solar Technician
First Solar
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervised operation of 200 MW solar power systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of solar system components, maintaining a 97% availability time. Allowing the customer to easily maintain the sites power purchase agreement
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and regulations during installations and repairs.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge of innovative techniques or new technologies in the field of solar energy systems installation or maintenance.
- Improved overall system performance with thorough inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with engineers on system design and optimization, cutting project costs by 10% through efficient resource management
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor
ENGIE
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Direct the operation of a plant maintenance team numbering up to 4 skilled craft people. Procure and maintain appropriate spare parts and equipment inventories. Use technical knowledge of power plant process equipment, including augers, pumps, motors, instrumentation, to perform job successfully.
Supervised the implementation of preventative/annual equipment maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime and lost revenue significantly.
Established and implemented a paperless equipment work order history to improve performance and estimate useful life expectancy.
Achieved a "no lost time" accident rate over more than 3-year period. Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers.
Managing the Plant in accordance with the O&M agreement. - Enhanced plant performance by implementing effective preventive maintenance programs.
- Assigned and coordinated work task using Maximo and Softwrench.
Nuclear Electricians Mate Chief, USS CALIFORNIA
US Navy
11.1994 - 02.2016
- As a Navy Nuclear Trained Chief Electricians Mate, coordinated and directed the production efforts of both senior and junior technicians responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of electrical power generation, conversion, storage, and control equipment.
- Evaluated personnel performance of operations, directed administrative functions, and supervised operations, maintenance, and training teams through complex engineering exercises
- As a Work Center Supervisor and Quality Assurance Supervisor, was responsible for troubleshooting and repairing turbine generators, AC and DC motors, motor controllers, switchboards, battery systems, lighting systems, indicating systems, transformers, circuit breakers, bus transfer devices, voltage regulators, storage batteries, electrical components of hydraulic and mechanical power units, and electrical monitoring equipment.
- Generated detailed troubleshooting guides and repair procedures, initiated work quality inspections, and created work process improvement procedures.
- Aware of OSHA, EPA, MSDS, Hazardous Material User's Guide and the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Planned, organized, directed and conducted training on Electrical Safety, Operational Risk Management and Tag out Program on over 300 personnel.
- Conform and enforce rules, structures, policies and procedures in compliance to quality assurance procedures and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Milano Graduate School
New York, NY06-2006
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification -
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
Skills
- Site assessment
- Energy efficiency analysis
- Solar Panel Maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Consultation
- Proposal Writing
- Stakeholder Communication
- Maximo
- Softwrench
- Inverter maintenance
Timeline
Solar Technician II
CAMS LLC
11.2022 - Current
Utility Solar Technician
First Solar
02.2020 - 11.2022
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor
ENGIE
02.2016 - 01.2020
Nuclear Electricians Mate Chief, USS CALIFORNIA
US Navy
11.1994 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Milano Graduate School
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification -
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
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