ERIC MILAM
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Solar Installer and Electrician with 6+ years of experience in residential and commercial PV systems. Expert in installation, electrical wiring, conduit, and troubleshooting using microinverters and optimizers. Proficient in local codes, NEC standards, system schematics, and site safety. Proven leader in training teams and managing high-quality projects in fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Electrician
Freedom Forever Solar
Orlando, USA
09.2015 - 02.2025
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and lighting fixtures for solar energy systems.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, disconnects, and circuit breakers.
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical issues, enhancing system performance and ensuring safety compliance.
- Performed electrical testing using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and multimeters.
- Installed and routed conduit, cable tray, and other electrical raceways.
- Executed safe work practices on ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and aerial lifts to maintain a secure work environment.
- Assisted in commissioning and conducting quality inspections of completed installations to verify adherence to standards.
Solar Installer
Sunshine Renewable
Houston, USA
03.2007 - 05.2014
- Installed residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems according to project specifications and industry standards.
- Verified integrity of electrical wiring, grounding, and terminations to ensure system reliability.
- Installed AP Systems YC600 and DS1 microinverter systems in residential and commercial properties to enhance energy efficiency.
- Verified proper electrical wiring, grounding, and terminations integrity.
- Interpreted drawings, blueprints, schematics, and installation instructions to complete projects accurately.
- Determined appropriate sizing and placement of overcurrent protection devices, disconnects, and grounding equipment.
- Determined sizing and placement of overcurrent protection devices, disconnects, and grounding equipment to optimize system safety and performance.
- Ensured compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations to maintain high industry standards.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Construction Technology
Lake Land College
Mattoon, ILElectrical Apprenticeship Certificate -
Home Builders Institute (HBI) - Lake Land College
Skills
- Solar Panel Installation
- Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
- SolarEdge Optimizers
- Enphase Microinverters (IQ7, IQ7)
- Electrical Wiring & Troubleshooting
- AP Systems YC600 & DS1
- Conduit & Raceway Installation
- Blueprint & Schematic Reading
- Electrical Testing & Diagnostics
- Semiconductors
- Al Acceleration
- Commercialization Growth
- Electrical Utility Transformer Installation
- Troubleshooting
- NEC Code Compliance
- Grounding & Bonding
- Overcurrent Protection
- Disconnects & Fusing
- Data Monitoring Systems
- Service Panels & Circuit Breakers
- Service Clients Installation
- Transformer Installation
- Equipment Coordination
- System Maintenance & Repair
- OSHA & Job Site Safety
- Team Training & Leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Quality Control & Inspections
- Project Planning & Execution
- Customer Service & Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Solar Electrician
Freedom Forever Solar
09.2015 - 02.2025
Solar Installer
Sunshine Renewable
03.2007 - 05.2014
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Construction Technology
Lake Land College
Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate -
Home Builders Institute (HBI) - Lake Land College