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Ben H. Duerksen

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Versatile Journeyman Electrician with hands-on and management experience in residential and commercial applications, many relating to solar and emergency backup systems. Meticulous with proven strengths in system design, installation, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. U.S. Army active duty veteran who served in overseas combat operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Dept. Supervisor/Journeyman Electrician

Organ Mountain Solar and Electric
01.2021 - Current
  • Performing/Supervising electrical service upgrades.
  • Working with local city and county electrical inspectors to ensure all projects are properly permitted and pass AHJ inspections.
  • Surveying potential locations for electrical projects, to include line location, overhead drone surveying.
  • Bidding on and providing estimates for residential and commercial electrical projects.
  • Designing electrical systems to include conductor and conduit sizing, overcurrent protection sizing on CAD-type computer programs.
  • Extensive pipe bending on all pipe sizes, both with hand benders and electric conduit bender.
  • Electrical wiring (residential and commercial)
  • Troubleshooting on DC and AC solar applications.
  • Trenching and laying PVC.
  • Performed AC and DC electrical runs in attics.
  • Installed Inverters, switches, devices, junction boxes, panels, and conduit on everything from small residential systems to large commercial solar carport arrays.

Journeyman Electrician/Service Technician

NM Solar Group
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Installing and servicing battery backup systems of several different types.
  • Installation and service of 3 phase commercial solar systems.
  • Installation and service of all different sizes and types of residential solar systems.
  • Working with electrical inspectors from EPE, Dona Ana County, PNM, and Otero Coop to ensure the systems installed were in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local AHJ regulations.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.

Installation Crew Lead, Journeyman Electrician

SUNPOWER by Positive Energy Solar
05.2013 - 02.2018
  • Leading an installation crew to install residential and commercial solar systems.
  • Performing residential service upgrades on electrical services that weren’t large enough to accommodate solar installations.
  • Extensive pipe bending on all pipe sizes, both with hand benders and electric conduit bender.
  • Electrical wiring, single and three phase.
  • Communication and low voltage wiring
  • Troubleshooting on DC and AC solar applications.
  • Warehouse work/Materials procurement
  • Trenching and laying PVC.
  • Attic work with running NM cable (romex) and MC cable.
  • Working on scissor lifts to install Inverters, disconnects, switches, junction boxes, and conduit on large solar carport arrays.
  • Working with local inspectors to ensure the proper installation of all electrical systems installed.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.

HVAC Service Technician

STARRETT’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Repaired and serviced all manners of heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, both residential and commercial.
  • Fabricated and installed metal ductwork and all types of A/C, furnace, evaporative cooler units.
  • Worked with electrical circuitry and wiring and electrical motors.
  • Troubleshooting of HVAC systems.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.

19K Armored Crewman, 88M Motor Transport Operator

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2003 - 04.2011
  • Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Developed, resourced, and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
  • Handled ammunition safely, minimizing risk to fellow crew members and weapon systems.
  • Secured battle positions in preparation for firing of ammunition.
  • Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
  • Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
  • Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
  • Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.

Education

Associate of Science - HVAC Technology

NMSU DACC
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05-2011

High school diploma -

Raton High School
Raton, NM
05.2002

Skills

  • Computer aided design for electrical and backed up systems
  • Performing site surveys and projects estimates
  • Installation of a wide variety of electrical emergency back up systems to include Telsa, Enphase, Generac, Sonnen, Homegrid, Solaredge, LG, Ecoflow, Sol-Ark
  • Leadership skills
  • Driving a variety of vehicles
  • Security operations
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Warehouse/Inventory/Materials operations
  • AC electrical wiring
  • DC electrical wiring
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Conduit bending
  • Basic carpentry
  • Knowledge of computers
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Powerpoint
  • Advanced typing skills
  • High stress environments
  • High heat environments

Military Experience

U.S. Army, active duty, 01/01/03 - 12/31/08, 19K Armored Crewman, Ft. Knox, KY, Vilseck, Germany, Schweinfurt, Germany, Camp Beuring, Kuwait, Ramadi, Iraq, SFC Curry, CPT Cushman, U.S. Army Reserves, 88M, Albuquerque, NM, 01/01/08 - 12/31/11, SSG Hinders, SGT Ferguson, End of term in service. Honorable Discharge.

Education Certifications

  • High school diploma, Raton High School, 05/01/02
  • Associate’s degree, NMSU DACC
  • EE98-J Commercial Electrical Journeyman License (New Mexico)


Certification

  • Tesla certified technician
  • Generac certified installer
  • Enphase battery systems certified installer
  • Chargepoint certified installer
  • Solaredge energy hub certified installer


Timeline

Electrical Dept. Supervisor/Journeyman Electrician

Organ Mountain Solar and Electric
01.2021 - Current

Journeyman Electrician/Service Technician

NM Solar Group
03.2018 - 12.2020

Installation Crew Lead, Journeyman Electrician

SUNPOWER by Positive Energy Solar
05.2013 - 02.2018

HVAC Service Technician

STARRETT’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
06.2012 - 05.2013

19K Armored Crewman, 88M Motor Transport Operator

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2003 - 04.2011

Associate of Science - HVAC Technology

NMSU DACC

High school diploma -

Raton High School

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