Ezequiel Tijerina
Solar Mechanical Installer
Mission,TX
Summary
Experienced solar professional with 5 years of solid background in mechanical installation, remediation, and QA/QC for ground-mounted solar projects. Known for leading crews on-site, maintaining high quality standards, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while consistently meeting project deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solar Mechanical Installer
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
04.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained ground-mounted solar systems with a focus on structural accuracy and quality.
- Performed remediation work by correcting misaligned racking, replacing damaged modules, and tightening loose hardware.
- Conducted QA/QC inspections to verify torque specs, array alignment, grounding, and compliance with project standards.
- Documented issues and completed punch lists to ensure timely and accurate corrective actions.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to maintain quality throughout installation phases.
- Followed OSHA safety standards and contributed to a clean, organized, and hazard-free job site.
QCells Enable
Solar Mechanical Installer
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Installed ground-mounted and solar systems, assembling racking and modules per design specs.
- Performed mechanical remediation, correcting alignment issues and replacing damaged components.
- Verified layout accuracy using drawings and measuring tools; assisted with trenching and material handling.
- Followed OSHA safety standards and supported project deadlines with site teams.
Mechanical Solar Installer
Light Chains Solar
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Organized and assembled hardware for crew
- Layed out and installed and aligned racking system to blue print specs.
- Developed good communication skills worked well with others
- Installed torque tubes kept good communication with team to minimize accidents
- Installed modules and riveted them down.
- Torqued bolts and performed QA/QC inspections for missing hardware
Mechanical Solar Installer
Soltec
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Helped organize and set up site for installation.
- Remediated piles using string line method for accurate results.
- Built hardware with correct washers to maximize production on field.
- counted inventory and kept correct documentation over it
- installed racking using 2 jigs that gave us an accurate result
- installed motors and end caps to prepare for torque tubes.
Mechanical Solar Installer
Novel
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Laid out torque tubes for installation.
- Built, laid out, and installed racking to blue print spec.
- Used good communication skills with supervisor to avoid miscommunication.
- Did not take any shortcuts and made sure to always have ppe and proper tools for job tasks.
- Performed a day to day log of daily production to push myself to give more production.
- Kept good housekeeping rules and helped keep site clean and organized.
Industrial Painter
Bay LTD
01.2011 - 06.2021
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
08.1974 - 06.1977
Skills
- Maintaining Safety
- Team Communication
- Power tools proficiency
Using hand tools
Organizing supplies
Checking measurements
Timeline
Solar Mechanical Installer
HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
04.2025 - Current
QCells Enable
Solar Mechanical Installer
03.2024 - 02.2025
Mechanical Solar Installer
Light Chains Solar
09.2023 - 02.2024
Mechanical Solar Installer
Soltec
10.2022 - 09.2023
Mechanical Solar Installer
Novel
09.2021 - 10.2022
Industrial Painter
Bay LTD
01.2011 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
08.1974 - 06.1977