Gavino Sandoval
Brownsville
Summary
Reliable Solar Technician with background in electrical wiring, installation and repair of dc electrical systems. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical issues with swiftness and accuracy. Committed to delivering highest standards of safety and quality. Have been working primarily in the solar industry for the past three years and just completed Project Cutlass 1 and 2 where I performed everything from grounding inverters to DC terminations. Was also part of the commissioning team that performed string, continuity, and polarity tests on finished systems before energizing and exporting energy to the client.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Bechtel
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved overall system performance with thorough inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the successful installation of solar energy systems, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
- Effectively diagnosed and repaired malfunctions within solar panel systems, restoring optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design and implement custom solar solutions for clients'' specific needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and regulations during installations and repairs.
- Utilized advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause issues within solar panels, inverters, or wiring systems.
- Streamlined project timelines through effective communication with team members, coordination of tasks, and diligent attention to detail throughout all phases of construction and maintenance.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
Electrical Journeyman
Bechtel
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed safety and distribution components for solar electrical systems, such as combiner boxes, SCADA communication boxes, and Tracker Motor Controls .
- Managed recordkeeping and supply ordering for myself and other crews.
- Trained and evaluated new electrical staff on site safety, individual responsibilities, and expectations.
- Studied blueprints/schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment such as grounding around inverters, placement of conduits, types of wiring harness, and precise placement of over four hundred combiner boxes.
- Installed wiring to be used as temporary power system for trailers on site.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Operated motor vehicle to perform assigned duties.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and solar irradiance meters.
Electrician
Mortensen Construction
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of electrical, structural, and mechanical materials.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Located and executed proper placement of cab systems in preparation for conductor pulls.
- Pulled conductors in accordance to diagrams outlined in schematics.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Studied project schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Electrician
Mcdermott International Inc.
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Fabricated supports for conduits and cable tray systems.
- Ran a wide range of conductors and fiber optic cables as specified by project bluprints.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment on towers.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Electrician
ISC
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of cable tray systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TXHigh School Diploma -
James Pace High Scool
Brownsville, TX05.2005
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Industrial Electrical Work
- Industrial Solar Comprehension
- Preventative Maintenance
- DC Motors
- Safety Standards
- Detailed Instruction
- Task Prioritization
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Photovoltaic System Installation
- Crew Leadership
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Bechtel
07.2023 - 05.2024
Electrical Journeyman
Bechtel
02.2022 - 01.2023
Electrician
Mortensen Construction
10.2020 - 11.2021
Electrician
Mcdermott International Inc.
02.2020 - 09.2020
Electrician
ISC
11.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
High School Diploma -
James Pace High Scool
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