Erik Canasteros
Orlando,US
Summary
Knowledgeable Solar Supervisor Electrician who is accurate and efficient in Safety procedures and site preparation, Team supervision and quality control. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities and a detail-oriented Process from Start to completion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Installations Supervisor
Innovative Solar Energy
11.2021 - Current
- Constantly communicated team performance with project managers and administrative team prior to and during installation to adjust change orders prior to installations
- Conducted team safety meetings and scope of work meetings to set proper expectations and explain any on demand
- Submitted and recorded daily progress reports along with a total of pictures per installation showing the entire safety procedures, hardware installation stages and electrical interconnections.
- Briefed customers on Inspection and PTO procedures and completed several quality control forms in the project management software
- Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans to verify setbacks and checked site requirements before allowing the team to start the installation
- Installed all electrical components utilizing proper NEC code and procedure and approved engineering requirements per plan design
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and tele-handler to move modules and electrical equipment to designated staging positions.
- Commissioned and troubleshoot system performance utilizing parameters to assess optimal operation conditions and reporting back to project management and admin office constantly.
- Determined connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting PV systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
- Demonstrated system functionality performance in start-up, shut-down, normal operation and emergency shut-down processes.
- Completed installations and passed inspections on both commercial and private building for over 10000 clients.
PV Electrical Technician
Sam Pro Electrical
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Installed PV systems on asphalt, shingle or built-up gravel roofs using materials and penetration methods.
- Familiar with Enphase, Solaredge, SMA,and Tesla systems.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical , service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Conducted site visits to plan placement of equipment and interconnection to site's existing electrical system.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Identified areas of potential state safety code violations and implemented revisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Jose De Las Vegas
Medellin, ColombiaCertificate - PV SOLAR INSTALLER CERTIFICATION
Enphase University
Online06.2024
Skills
- Project Management tool expert
- Safety Trainer and supervisor
- Enphase and Solar Edge Trouble shooting
- Monitoring and commissioning expert
- Can fully interpret Line diagrams and PV Plan sets
- Bilingual (Spanish native level)
- Lead by example mindset
- Multitasking and reporting Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Relief Foreman
- Attention to Detail
- Local Codes Compliance
Timeline
Solar Installations Supervisor
Innovative Solar Energy
11.2021 - Current
PV Electrical Technician
Sam Pro Electrical
01.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
San Jose De Las Vegas
Certificate - PV SOLAR INSTALLER CERTIFICATION
Enphase University
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