Christopher Brandel

• Led installation of solar power systems for residential and commercial clients.
• Trained and mentored junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices.
• Communicated effectively with clients about project timelines and expectations.
• Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
• Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
• Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
• Installed power supply wiring and conduit such as, EMT, O-CAL, Rigid conduit, MC cable, strut, and cable trays.

• Commissioned commercial Solar Edge, Enphase, Yotta and various string inverter systems.
• Installed, managed and serviced large scale commercial projects in the Burroughs and Long Island
• Originally hired as a lead electrician responsible for installing both residential and commerical solar projects as well as doing service upgrades.
• After a short time was brought into management and became the senior manager of our Long Island/NYC, Upstate and New Jersey operations Jan of 2025
• Led installation projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and timelines.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency during installations.
• Developed training materials for new hires, promoting best practices and safety standards.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced installation time by streamlining operations.
• Managed inventory levels and procurement of installation materials to minimize delays.
• Conducted site assessments to identify potential challenges and formulate solutions proactively.
• Mentored junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Used hand tools, power drills, multi-meters and watt meters.
• Utilized a CRM to maintain and update customer information, repair logs and inventory.
• Spearheaded efforts to adopt new technologies and tools, increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs in the installation process.
• Optimized work schedules to minimize overtime costs while maintaining high-quality installations results for clients.
• Enhanced communication between departments by implementing standardized reporting procedures for completed installations.
• Led diverse teams across multiple locations in successful completion of complex installation projects.
• Facilitated collaboration between design, sales, and installation teams to ensure smooth project execution from start to finish.

Originally started as an installer on the roof, was then promoted to foreman. From there I became an a lead electrician/foreman. Most recently I have been an electrical/operations/construction service tech. We used the Enphase operating system. My duties ranged from building knee-walls and sistering rafters, to installing critter guard, to fixing envoy and circuit issues, to also fixing inspection fails, exterior taps and panel replacements.

Moved furniture into and out of trucks to customers new homes.