Solemetric Sun Eye Shade Reports
Christopher Escobar
Electrician /Solar Professional / Solar Inspector
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Experienced Solar Tech / Inspector with extensive knowledge of home systems, maintenance and construction. Proficient in providing accurate estimations and maintaining contacts. Excellent presentation and time management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Solar Inspector
Solar Inspector Professionals
Redondo Beach, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Conferred with vendors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations and tests.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
- Collected samples and tested system components.
- Started and observed equipment operations to automatically sort and inspect materials and products.
- Measured and tested finished products, assemblies and components for proper functioning and operation.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets each day.
- Used measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions of materials and products.
- Maximized new employee performance and satisfaction through proper training.
- Stamped materials and containers to denote size and grade information.
- Set policies governing inspecting, testing and compliance operations.
- Reviewed relevant blueprints and transportation paperwork.
- Collaborated with real estate agents and home owners to identify needed repairs to properties under contract.
- Investigated and recommended new equipment and tooling to facilitate safe, efficient production.
- Took numerous photos of each home for documentation purposes and categorized each picture.
- Performed inspections of vehicles, containers and equipment to check for compliance, safety, tampering and evidence of illegal activities.
Electrician
Son Power
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Solar Technician
Simon G. Electric
Tujunga, CA
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Measured and analyzed system performance operating parameters to assess optimal operation conditions.
- Applied weather sealing to array, building or support mechanisms.
- Held plumb bobs, sighting rods or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
- Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Demonstrated system functionality performance in start-up, shut-down, normal operation and emergency shut-down processes.
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices and grounding equipment.
- Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Determined connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting PV systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
- Tested operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing and control systems.
- Completed installations and inspections on both commercial and private buildings.
- Worked on various types of roofs to inspect supports, prepare surfaces and install solar mounting devices.
- Tested installed systems after connecting water heaters and storage tanks to verify functionality and performance against targets.
- Applied weather seal such as pipe flashings and sealants to roof penetrations and structural devices.
- Installed solar collector mounting devices on asphalt, shingle or built-up gravel roofs using materials and penetration methods.
- Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
- Performed inspections on pipes and sensors to double-check for leaks and obtain sensor readings for review.
- Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand.
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Ez Solar And Electric
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Put in place systems consistently surpassing code and safety standards.
- Met and exceeded customer preferences with high-quality solar photovoltaic installations matching designs parameters.
- Conducted visual inspections and physical tests on previously installed modules and systems to identify faults.
- Tested system wiring layouts, grounds and terminations to finalize installations.
- Isolated and addressed problems with electrical or environmental factors negatively impacting system operations.
- Connected system wiring and components to achieve both aesthetic and operational targets.
- Calibrated system settings and arranged orientation for maximum solar access and optimal durability.
- Applied weather sealing to array, building or support mechanisms.
- Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices and grounding equipment.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
- Determined connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting PV systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
- Measured and analyzed system performance operating parameters to assess optimal operation conditions.
- Demonstrated system functionality performance in start-up, shut-down, normal operation and emergency shut-down processes.
- Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand.
- Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
Electrician
Blackwater
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Solar Electrician
IBEW Local 11
Lancaster , CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Completed an industrial solar farm in Lancaster Ca.
Electrician
AMP Electric
Van Nuys, CA
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Electrican / Solar Installer
Ambrose
Canoga Park , CA
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move panels into staging positions.
- Ran wires and set up support structures for panels.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans, verified measurements and checked site conditions before installing any panels.
- Installed panels using hand and power tools.
- Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
- Held plumb bobs, sighting rods or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
- Demonstrated system functionality performance in start-up, shut-down, normal operation and emergency shut-down processes.
- Collaborated with new owners on basic thermal system repairs and overall operation of new systems to promote longevity and optimal service.
- Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Worked on various types of roofs to inspect supports, prepare surfaces and install solar mounting devices.
Education
GED -
Poly Technic
City Of Los Angeles, CA 02.2005 - 02.2005
Electical
North Valley Occupational Center - Aviation Center
Mission Hills, CA 01.2008 - 12.2008
Intro / Advanced Photovoltaics
West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA 02.2009 - 11.2010
Skills
Effective writing
Safety awareness
Industry standards
Project Management
Valid drivers license
Visual inspections
Residential systems
Software
Adobe Pdf
Timeline
Solar Inspector
Solar Inspector Professionals
04.2022 - Current
Electrician
Son Power
01.2021 - 04.2022
Solar Technician
Simon G. Electric
07.2020 - 01.2021
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Ez Solar And Electric
11.2018 - 02.2020
Electrician
Blackwater
02.2018 - 08.2019
Solar Electrician
IBEW Local 11
01.2016 - 01.2018
Electrician
AMP Electric
03.2015 - 12.2016
Electrican / Solar Installer
Ambrose
03.2012 - 04.2015
Intro / Advanced Photovoltaics
West Valley Occupational Center
02.2009 - 11.2010
Electical
North Valley Occupational Center - Aviation Center
01.2008 - 12.2008
GED -
Poly Technic
02.2005 - 02.2005