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Davonte McDaniel

Dawson

Summary

I’m Davonte McDaniel, and I’ve been in the renewable energy industry for five years and three months now. My responsibilities include module installation, QA/QC, mechanical, electrical, prefabrication, wire management, environmental, and lead work over multiple crews. I’ve also participated in significant remediation projects on RBI, Game Changer, and multiple Next Tracker systems. I hold an electrical apprentice license in Texas (license number 521826,1) and an OSHA 10 construction certification. Additionally, I have experience in leading and managing time sheets and PTPs (or similar documents). I have reliable transportation and have worked in four different states. I’m a trusted and hardworking employee who gives 100% of my efforts. I’m a dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical/Civil Journeyman

Primoris Energy Services
Mason City
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
  • Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Provided emergency services during outages or natural disasters.
  • Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
  • Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
  • Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
  • Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
  • Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
  • Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
  • Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.

Electrician

LPL Solar
Denton
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Experience: DC/MV Install, LBD Box Install, Meg Testin, Wire Management, & Termination
  • Assisted in the installation of power distribution centers for large scale industrial projects.
  • Repaired faulty wiring in existing buildings according to local codes and regulations.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers and crimpers to complete repairs or installations.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Apprentice electrician /Quality Control

Hipower Energy
Lamesa
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Was inspecting the field goals, inspecting array fans, checking nuts and bolts after every assignment has been completed, torque nuts and bolts with a digital torque wrench, making sure there was no defects and errors, part time skid steer operator, and I also was staging and distributing materials, and at the end of the site I was doing remediation. Also helping connect converters and pull wires.
  • Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
  • Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant codes related to the National Electrical Code.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on existing electrical systems.
  • Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
  • Identified potential problems before they occur by inspecting equipment regularly.

Lead Solar Installer QC

Trillium Energy And Environmental
Rome
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Was Recieving the punch out sheet list so I can walk behind the arrays and check for defects and errors, agging bad panels, replacing damaged panels, taking pictures of major issues, replacing bad nuts and bolts, replacing missing mob caps, I was inspecting three or four arrays a day, and I also trained and relieved workers when needed installing solar Panels.
  • Participated in conferences or seminars focused on advances in renewable energy technology.
  • Created reports detailing the progress of each project from start to finish including time estimates for completion.
  • Reviewed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the best placement of solar array components.
  • Installed solar panels on residential and commercial rooftops, in accordance with industry standards.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on existing solar installations to identify any potential problems or hazards.

General Laborer

Quality Labor Energy
Douglasville
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Installed torque tubes, installed sleeves, installed bearings, torque nuts and bolts, checking for missed torque marks, I was a rigger rigging torque tubes.
  • Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Terrell High School
Dawson, Georgia
05.2018

Skills

  • Skid Steer Operator
  • Electrical system installation
  • Code compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety management
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Trench DC
  • Trench Invertor AC/DC Cable
  • Erosion Control Maintenance
  • Backfill Invertor AC/MV Trench
  • Backfill DC Trench
  • Trench Invertor AC/ MV Cable Certified Skid Steer Operator
  • Loader Operator
  • Safety regulations
  • Effective communication
  • Dozer Operator

Timeline

Electrical/Civil Journeyman

Primoris Energy Services
05.2024 - 08.2025

Electrician

LPL Solar
10.2022 - 05.2023

Apprentice electrician /Quality Control

Hipower Energy
07.2020 - 01.2021

Lead Solar Installer QC

Trillium Energy And Environmental
07.2019 - 04.2020

General Laborer

Quality Labor Energy
03.2018 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Terrell High School