DIONE MCKEWN
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Construction management student and solar field leader with hands-on experience across utility-scale PV, BESS, inspections, and electrical diagnostics. Led crews of 10–30+ personnel, coordinated labor, materials, safety, and production, and helped keep large solar projects on schedule.
Overview
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1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PV Solar & Battery Technician II
NextEra Energy Resources
01.2025 - Current
- Perform preventive/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting across utility-scale PV and BESS assets, supporting safe, reliable plant operations.
- Executed IV-curve analysis, insulation-resistance (megger), voltage, thermal/IR, and electrical diagnostic testing; documented equipment conditions to ensure optimal performance.
- Planned and closed maintenance activities in SAP and Maximo, coordinating site priorities and safety requirements to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supported large-scale BYD battery systems and PV equipment under NFPA 70E and site-specific safety procedures, contributing to safe and reliable plant operations.
Solar Lead Foreman / Foreman
Qcells USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led utility-scale solar field crews of approximately 10–30+ personnel across New York and Pennsylvania, coordinating manpower, production, safety, and quality.
- Supported large solar projects, including work on a 27 MW Pennsylvania site and projects up to approximately 50 MW.
- Coordinated daily field execution with supervision, resolved installation constraints, and aligned labor/material needs with schedule priorities.
- Trained and mentored installers while reinforcing safe work practices, installation standards, accountability, and production goals.
Pilot & General Manager
Pinnacle Drone Services Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Operated FAA Part 107 drone services to deliver aerial documentation and conduct solar/thermal inspections.
- Managed client communication, estimates, scheduling, vendor relationships, marketing, and business development to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Planned flight routes and checked weather for safe drone missions.
- Conducted preflight inspections on drones, batteries, and control equipment.
Solar Foreman / Solar Installer
New Generation Energy & Environment
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Advanced from installer to foreman, delivering residential and commercial PV installations, performing electrical connections, troubleshooting, conducting inspections, and providing field leadership.
- Managed and trained crews, coordinated materials and workflow, ensuring on-time project completion across multiple projects.
- Developed daily work plans for project teams to ensure alignment on tasks and schedules. with project managers and subcontractors
- Implemented safety procedures across job sites to promote a secure working environment. and compliance standards across active job sites
Construction Inspector
New York State Department of Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted field inspections and managed construction documentation for public infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Reviewed contractor activities against New York State Department of Transportation safety standards.
- Documented daily field observations, reports, and project records for transportation projects.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV09-2026
Skills
- PV Systems
- BESS
- IV Curve Testing
- Megger Testing
- IR/Thermal Inspection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Safety
- QA/QC
- SAP
- Maximo
- Field Operations
- Project Coordination
- Crew management
- Construction Documentation
- Technical Sales
- Client Communication
Personal Information
- Title: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | FIELD OPERATIONS | RENEWABLE ENERGY
- Availability: Available to discuss internships, part-time project roles, and future construction-management opportunities.
Certification
PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) | OSHA 30 | NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Google Project Management | FAA Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot | First Aid/CPR/AED | StartUp Vegas Sales Development Representative (SDR) Training Certificate (2026)
Timeline
PV Solar & Battery Technician II
NextEra Energy Resources
01.2025 - Current
Solar Lead Foreman / Foreman
Qcells USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
Pilot & General Manager
Pinnacle Drone Services Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Solar Foreman / Solar Installer
New Generation Energy & Environment
01.2018 - 01.2023
Construction Inspector
New York State Department of Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas