Caden Kosovich
Missoula,MT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in solar installation and customer service at Onsite Energy Inc. Proven track record in executing projects with a focus on compliance, precision, and safety management. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills contribute to high performance and project success in challenging environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bicycle Repair Mechanic
The Bicycle Hangar
Missoula, MT
04.2026 - Current
- Perform daily tune-ups and repairs of bicycles and e-bikes.
- Front-of-house customer service, along with sales of products and merchandise.
- Open and close the storefront daily.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on various bicycle models efficiently.
Solar Installer Technician
SBS Solar
Missoula, MT
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Start-to-finish PV system installation for residential and commercial projects.
- Assembled and installed racking components, mounting hardware, inverters, junction boxes, combiner boxes, disconnects, breakers. in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of system designs and balance of systems specifications.
- Work proficiently with teammates and subcontractors to carry out installation tasks.
- Extensive work travel and schedule flexibility.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line electrical project diagrams and schematics.
- Utilize adaptive-creative-solutions in order to solve project revisions.
- Operated tools and equipment for solar panel mounting and wiring tasks.
Residential Sales Representative
OnSite Energy Inc.
Bozeman, Missoula, MT
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Executed high-touch sales of residential solar and energy storage systems.
- Designed and presented preliminary solar proposals aligned with client energy goals.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing daily administrative tasks.
- Cultivated new connections to convert information-qualified leads into sales-qualified leads.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to leads and outside contractors.
- Guided customers through complete sales processes from initiation to project completion.
Solar Installation Crew Lead & Safety Lead
OnSite Energy Inc.
Bozeman, MT
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Installation of quality residential & commercial solar energy projects, and energy storage systems across the state of Montana.
- Responsible for leading the division of team labor to ensure the completion and success of the project.
- Able to interpret, deliver, and execute the scope of work of the project.
- Ability to read and understand complexity of project plan sets.
- Safely work under extreme conditions - ladders, heights, scaffolding, cold and hot weather, restrictive spaces, public areas, and remote locations.
- Stay current with National Electrical Code (NEC) and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure that the construction is always in compliance to these governing standards.
- Ability to provide creative problem solving solutions fast and effectively.
- Train and supervise new team members on practices and protocols.
- Lead responsible for the company's field safety program.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients as well as internal staff.
Solar Installation Technician
OnSite Energy Inc.
Bozeman, MT
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Responsible for installation of residential & commercial solar array projects.
- Able to interpret and visualize project plans from layout measurements to electrical string diagrams.
- Solar energy systems construction and practices.
Recreation Therapy Coordinator
Rimrock Foundation
Billings, MT
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Director of the Recreation Therapy Program at a leading addiction treatment center.
- Provide a risk free-safe environment for patients during rec activities and outings.
- Create and conduct weekly recreation curricula for 50+ patient residency census.
- Lead stress management classes, such as yoga, fitness, sports, and team-building exercises, teach therapeutic art, lead patients on wilderness hikes and outings.
Lead Sales/Bicycle Mechanic
Spoke Shop
Billings, MT
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Achieved high performance in customer service for sales and repair operations.
- Collaborated with team to generate nearly $20,000 in weekly sales.
- Handled extensive phone communications to close product sales and address inquiries.
- Executed on-the-fly repair tasks and fulfilled service requests.
- Scheduled bicycle repairs and managed repair check-in processes.
Support Services Specialist
EBMS
Billings, MT
10.2008 - 03.2013
- Mailroom operations, maintenance support duties, and delivery driver.
- Office skills - typing, front desk phone calls, and email communication.
- Receive and sort up to 1,000 pieces of mail/day.
Education
PVOL203 Battery Based Designs - Grid-Tied
Solar Energy International
Online Training03.2021
PVOL101 Solar Design and Installation - Grid Direct
Solar Energy International
Online Course Training 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Sustainable Energy Technician
Montana State University City College
Billings, MT05.2016
OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification -
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
MSU - Billings03.2010
Pre-Nursing Study -
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2009
High School Diploma -
Billings West High School
Billings, MT05.2008
Skills
- Project execution
- Compliance adherence
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Electrical technical training
- Codes implementation
- Safety management
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Forklift operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Trailer towing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HubSpot CRM
Volunteer Work And Community Involvement
- Zootown Derailleurs, Youth Mountain Bike Coaching, 04/01/26 - 05/01/26, Instruct and coach mountain bike course learning for pre - k and 1st grade kids.
- Free Cycles Missoula, Bicycle repair volunteer during overflow hours, 2025 - 2026
- Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Committee planner, 2018
- Northern Plains Resource Council, Member driving, House legislative advocacy, 2010
- Kids In Motion, Volunteer mechanic helping fix bicycles for elementary school kids, 2015 - 2018
- Billings TrailNet, Membership drive, Commercial filming & advertising, 2015 - 2018
- St. Vincent's Hospital, Junior volunteer support for Biomed Department, 2002 - 2014
References
Ralph Walters, SBS Solar, Owner/Managing Director, 406-370-1049
Orion Thorton, OnSite Energy Inc., Principal Co-Owner, 406-249-9912
Chris Bakken, Journeyman Electrician, 406-861-7186
Rhyno Stinchfield, Pharos Premium Infused Beverages Founder/CEO/Tillerman
Former CEO GreenWorld Partners, LLC
Mentor, 406-698-8840
Timeline
Bicycle Repair Mechanic
The Bicycle Hangar
04.2026 - Current
Solar Installer Technician
SBS Solar
08.2024 - 01.2026
Residential Sales Representative
OnSite Energy Inc.
01.2023 - 07.2024
Solar Installation Crew Lead & Safety Lead
OnSite Energy Inc.
11.2021 - 01.2023
Solar Installation Technician
OnSite Energy Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2021
Recreation Therapy Coordinator
Rimrock Foundation
12.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Sales/Bicycle Mechanic
Spoke Shop
05.2014 - 12.2017
Support Services Specialist
EBMS
10.2008 - 03.2013
PVOL203 Battery Based Designs - Grid-Tied
Solar Energy International
PVOL101 Solar Design and Installation - Grid Direct
Solar Energy International
Associate of Applied Science - Sustainable Energy Technician
Montana State University City College
OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification -
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
Pre-Nursing Study -
University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Billings West High School