BENJAMIN ESPARZA
Mt.Olive,NC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in the company. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Ground Man.
Georgia-Pacific
Dudley, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Work outside in the log yard, ensuring equipment maintains production , help get equipment get back up and running when something breaks down, clean work area when needed. Help equipment operators maintain machinery running, break out operators when needed,
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Solar
Benitez Electric
Saint Pauls, NC
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Underground D.C and medium voltage cable installation
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations
- Troubleshot electrical issues related to solar panel installation
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, and grounding equipment
- Applied weather sealing to array, building or support mechanisms
- Tested operation or functionality of equipment
- Collaborated closely with project managers, electricians, and other trades professionals to ensure successful completion of each project within established timelines
Solar Mechanic
STG Solar
Pisgah Forest, NC
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Worked in the electrical side of solar construction projects
- Installation of underground m.v and d.c cable conduits
- Terminating d.c in inverters and disconnect combiner boxes
- Termination of m.v cable in GSC cabinets and in PCS transformers
- Iv worked with some equipment like skid steer, lul lift, and have worked in sub stations using a lift
- I have some experience with commissions, testing equipment, v.o.c and troubleshooting
Solar Laborer
Benítez Electric
Saint Pauls, NC
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Worked as a laborer on the electrical side of a solar field construction, pulling and installing underground d.c and m.v conduit cable
- Install various electrical equipment like disconnect boxes, inverters etc
General laborer
Pumpco inc
TX
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted in various roles involving natural gas and oil pipeline construction, worked from the start of the opening of the right of way to the welding process and finally loading of pipeline into trench and covering
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort
General laborer
Strike LLC
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked with different groups and did various jobs in the oil and natural gas pipeline construction, mostly worked in setting up of 16 to 42 inch steel pipe for natural gas transport
- Helped as a welder's helper at times, worked with different moving equipment used in the field
Glass line operator
Bay valley
Faison, NC
05.2010 - 11.2013
- Role: ran the glass line for production
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
Sanitation worker
Case Farms
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Role: worked in the sanitation crew, had to sanitize the work areas and get them ready for inspection
Education
H.S Diploma - Mechanical
Southern Wayne High School
Dudley, NC01.2005
Skills
- Can work with tools and machinery
- Bilingual
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Requirements
- Solarimeters
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Testing Devices
- Worksite Safety
- Forklift certification
- Skids steer certification
- OSHA 10 hour safety certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Construction
- General laborer
Timeline
Utility Ground Man.
Georgia-Pacific
07.2024 - Current
Solar
Benitez Electric
03.2023 - 07.2024
Solar Mechanic
STG Solar
10.2019 - 11.2022
Solar Laborer
Benítez Electric
03.2016 - 10.2019
General laborer
Pumpco inc
04.2014 - 06.2016
General laborer
Strike LLC
12.2013 - 03.2014
Glass line operator
Bay valley
05.2010 - 11.2013
Sanitation worker
Case Farms
06.2007 - 12.2009
H.S Diploma - Mechanical
Southern Wayne High School