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CURTIS RITCHIE

Summary

Reliable and efficient professional with strong communication and customer service skills. Knowledgeable about a wide range of photovoltaic solar systems and electrical components. Takes pride in completing projects on time while complying with safety standards and applicable regulations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Installer

Ion Solar
12.2023 - Current
  • Utilized advanced tools and equipment to efficiently install solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and related components for optimal system performance.
  • Improved solar installation efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing team performance.
  • Reduced installation time by consistently adhering to safety protocols and effectively managing resources.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with high-quality installations, thorough inspections, and seamless project management.

Electrician Apprentice

Prolectric LLC.
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Executed several residential installations of miscellaneous electrical equipment such as heating systems, photovoltaic solar systems, batteries, and generators under the supervision of a licensed journeyman.
  • Interpreted and revised plan sets, handled material, and traveled interstate with customer coordination in mind.
  • Properly executed work while following federal, state, and local jurisdiction standards.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate monthly work and school logs regarding apprenticeship.
  • Performed work in all weather conditions with safety as a main concern.

Solar Crew Lead Installer

Ion Solar
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated crews of three to install and maintain residential solar systems.
  • Reviewed all plan sets, material bills, and job pack-outs for utmost accuracy before the start of installation.
  • Maintained a high level of quality control and professionalism during the assembly and installation of solar panels and related roof materials.
  • Attended weekly safety meetings, recorded, and maintained daily job safety analysis sheets, and enforced crew members to follow all OSHA safety guidelines while on site.

Lead Solar Installer

Bland Company
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Proficiently installed photovoltaic solar systems on various residential projects.
  • Reviewed and revised diverse blueprints, and transported job-specific materials.
  • Systems composed of subpanels, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, various gauge wires, conduit pipes, and junction boxes.
  • Properly operated various hand tools such as electric impacts, drills, saws, and pipe benders.
  • Carefully worked in confined spaces, and elevated areas while following all proper OSHA guidelines.
  • Organized crews of 3 while maintaining a professional demeanor with supervisors and customers.

Roofer 1

Bland Company
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Completed numerous residential roof demolitions and installations.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment and material, job site debris, and maintained housekeeping procedures.
  • Used and maintained various hand and power tools while working in a team environment of three or more.
  • Safely worked from ladders, and elevated areas while using proper personal protective equipment such as ropes, harnesses, and ladder tie-downs.
  • Reliably operated company vehicles in all weather and road conditions while towing a 14-foot trailer.
  • Worked extended hours and weekends while traveling out of town.

Carpenter Helper

R.P. Metzger Construction
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Performed multiple construction-based jobs such as demolition, light residential framing, residential truss setting, plywood roof sheeting, and residential siding.
  • Functioned comfortably in crews with multiple team members while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Responsibly operated hand tools such as pneumatic nail guns, various electric hand and table saws, and electric drills.
  • Worked confidently at heights without a single accident.

Automotive Technician

Vulcan Motorsports
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Completed routine maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil, and drive-train fluid changes, along with suspension, steering, and brake component installation and overhauls.
  • Performed multiple engine and transmission removals with rebuilds, reseals, and replacements of critical components.

Automotive Service Technician

Barber Honda
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Performed various mechanical and electrical trouble-shooting tasks while utilizing multiple hand tools and equipment to properly maintain, diagnose, and fix issues.
  • Executed engine tune-ups and installations, suspension and brake component replacement, and electrical component diagnosis and replacement.
  • Trained entry-level service technicians, recorded detail-oriented multi-point inspections, and lifted heavy loads.
  • Consistently verified problems did not persist with customer satisfaction in mind.

Automotive Lube Technician

Barber Honda
02.2014 - 10.2015
  • Completed numerous lube and oil filter changes with tire rotations per day in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated various hand tools and pneumatic impact guns.
  • Worked with multiple crew members and trained many new lube technicians.
  • Quickly promoted to service technician under 2-year prerequisite.

Education

Residential Wireman -

Construction Industry Training Council
Vancouver, WA
07.2024

Electrical Lineworker Training Program Certificate -

Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Bakersfield, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Maintaining Safety
  • Maintaining Inventory
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Photovoltaic Installation
  • Fall Protection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Performing Finishing Work
  • Site Assessment
  • Mechanical Systems

Timeline

Solar Installer

Ion Solar
12.2023 - Current

Electrician Apprentice

Prolectric LLC.
07.2022 - 12.2023

Solar Crew Lead Installer

Ion Solar
01.2022 - 07.2022

Lead Solar Installer

Bland Company
11.2020 - 10.2021

Roofer 1

Bland Company
07.2020 - 11.2020

Carpenter Helper

R.P. Metzger Construction
11.2019 - 07.2020

Automotive Technician

Vulcan Motorsports
04.2019 - 09.2019

Automotive Service Technician

Barber Honda
10.2015 - 10.2018

Automotive Lube Technician

Barber Honda
02.2014 - 10.2015

Residential Wireman -

Construction Industry Training Council

Electrical Lineworker Training Program Certificate -

Northwest Lineman College

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

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