Jose Portillo
San Jose,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. With customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. I am devoted to giving everyone an exceptional experience. Offering excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Adaptable Solar Installer knowledgeable about accurately and efficiently preparing sites, installing panels and cleaning up work areas for maximum customer satisfaction. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities and a detail-oriented nature. Looking for a challenging role with room for advancement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar and Battery
Harmony Solar
04.2023 - Current
- Effectively managed inventory levels for required materials on job sites while minimizing waste by accurately calculating quantities needed based on specific project requirements.
- Consistently maintained a safe work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular site inspections.
- Conducted site assessments to accurately determine location-specific requirements for proper solar panel placement, load calculations, and system design considerations.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to efficiently install solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and related components for optimal system performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans, verified measurements and checked site conditions before installing any panels.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Devised comprehensive maintenance and repair plans for existing solar panel systems.
- Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, and grounding equipment.
- Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
- Troubleshot electrical issues related to solar panel installation and implemented swift resolutions.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
Solar Installer
Freedom Solar Inc
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Effectively managed inventory levels for required materials on job sites while minimizing waste by accurately calculating quantities needed based on specific project requirements.
- Consistently maintained a safe work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular site inspections.
- Increased customer satisfaction with high-quality installations, thorough inspections, and seamless project management.
- Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
- Troubleshot electrical issues related to solar panel installation and implemented swift resolutions.
- Connected system wiring and components to achieve both aesthetic and operational targets.
- Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
Education
Business Administration
West Valley College
Saratoga, CAHigh School Diploma -
Prospect High School
Saratoga, CA07.2009
Skills
- Maintaining inventory
- Organization and efficiency
- Dedicated team player
- Tech-savvy
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Customer service
- Battery Installation
- Organizing supplies
- Staging panels
- Electrical Wiring
- Using hand tools
- Site assessment
- Performing finishing work
- Maintaining safety
- Grid Connection
- Photovoltaic Installation
- Solar Energy Storage
- Solar Panel Mounting
- Roofing Techniques
- Load Calculation
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Codes Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Schematic reading
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Solar and Battery
Harmony Solar
04.2023 - Current
Solar Installer
Freedom Solar Inc
04.2022 - 04.2023
Business Administration
West Valley College
High School Diploma -
Prospect High School