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David Chapa

Alamo,TX

Summary

Experienced Solar Lead familiar with diverse solar energy sites, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and performance of solar systems. Proven ability to manage on-site contractors, ensuring effective collaboration, safety compliance, and timely project completion.

Expert in optimizing energy production, troubleshooting system failures, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Skilled in team leadership, vendor relations, and risk management, with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

O&M Site Lead

Solv Energy
Roma, TX
10.2024 - Current
  • Perform and coordinate high-voltage substation switching in accordance with utility and safety protocols.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the site owners, addressing requests, conducting regular meetings, and providing updates on performance and maintenance activities.
  • Manage on-site contractors, ensuring they follow safety protocols, effective collaboration, and timely project completion.
  • Managed the SCADA system to monitor plant performance, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Managed budget forecasts and resource allocation to meet operational and maintenance needs within cost paramaters.

Solar Technician

Pearce Services
Tehachapi, CA
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Current field service technician lead 2.
  • Completed 2 retrofits at various sites changing module models and converting 1000V system to 1500V.
  • Worked on multiple different tracking systems such as Nextracker, ATI, RBI, Sunfolding.
  • Tested PV systems for proper voltage output (VOC), amperage, while verifying there was no ground faults.
  • Supervised crew of up to 11 solar team members engaged in installing and repairing PV array systems and inverters.
  • Performed DC health checks in PV arrays and made repairs to restore underperforming or non producing circuits
  • Identified and troubleshot active ground faults utilizing multimeter and visual inspections.
  • Located and replaced PV modules as needed due to internal defect, cracked, improper production.
  • Worked on numerous Inverters such as PE,TMEIC,SMA,GE.
  • Orchestrated projects within deadlines by solving complex problems and working closely along crew members.
  • Performed yearly inverter maintenance during night shift and tested inverter grounding system.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding their existing or newly installed solar systems.
  • Completed and submitted JHA's as well as DWR's on daily basis.

Solar Technician

Aerotek/Solv Energy
Damon, TX
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Inspected and verified electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
  • Dug trenches, installed PVC conduit, fed wire, backfilled holes and compacted earth using jumping jack tamper to prepare for new construction.
  • Completed VLF test on one line circuit in new installation.
  • Used one line blueprints , electrical arrangements and instructions to properly troubleshoot PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
  • Utilized Multimeter, Clamp meter, Meggers, Fluke 87, Fluke 1555, etc. On a daily basis to commission PV systems and/or meg DC/AC cables.
  • Terminate disconnect boxes, inverter DC feeder, SCADA rack gutter 120V, and cat5 ethernet connections.
  • Perform IV curve tracing
  • Install and replace fuses on inverter.
  • Utilize LOTO at all times and always wear all PPE.
  • Attended training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety and proactively kept solar skills current.

Apprentice Electrician

Metro Electric
Edinburg, TX
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Terminated Transformers, panel boards, and disconnects.
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.

Education

Psja Early College High School
San Juan, TX
05.2019

Electrician Technology - Electrical

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX

Skills

  • Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Motivated leader
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • New and operating construction
  • Extensive electrical knowledge
  • AC/DC power and control systems
  • National Electric Codes (NEC)
  • Superior troubleshooting skills
  • Wiring termination requirements

Certification

  • Licensed Apprentice Electrician - Texas license#510177
  • Certified high-voltage switchman
  • TMEIC certified
  • First Aid/CPR
  • NFPA70E Training
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

O&M Site Lead

Solv Energy
10.2024 - Current

Solar Technician

Pearce Services
06.2022 - 10.2024

Solar Technician

Aerotek/Solv Energy
01.2021 - 05.2022

Apprentice Electrician

Metro Electric
07.2020 - 12.2020

Psja Early College High School

Electrician Technology - Electrical

South Texas College

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