Kaleb Serhus
Jarrell
Summary
I'm a passionate Electrician with extensive experience in pipe bending, reading plans, core drilling, wiring panels and disconnects, operating boom lifts and scissor lift, and wiring for lighting. I'm hardworking and committed to providing contractors with the best and to code results. Adept at providing contractors with finished projects within the planned time frame. I'm also a well rounded solar technician. I have put a lot of my free time in researching ways and means companies can better help the customer and to better market the product and to better understand the solar world. I've been a lead on both commercial and residential solar jobs. In the process I have learned many roof racking and electrical solar systems. I have done micro-inverter, optimizer and regular inverter installs. Im well rounded in Enphase and Solar Edge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Sunnova
05.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Effectively diagnosed and repaired malfunctions within solar panel systems, restoring optimal functionality.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Kept up-to-date with evolving industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Utilized advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause issues within solar panels, inverters, or wiring systems.
- Established strong relationships with property owners to boost referrals and customer satisfaction.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Worked on 120/240 Volts AC and up to 600 Volts DC
- Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
- Monitored spare parts inventory and addressed shortages with purchasing personnel.
Lead Technician
Titan Solar
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
Lead Electrician
Momentum Solar
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations
- Ordered parts, managed contractors, and scheduled staff
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity
Electrical Apprentice
IBEW Local 520
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels
Education
GED -
Lake Tavis High School
Austin, TX08.2014
Skills
- Repair Planning
- Scaffolding and Ladder Work
- Wire Insulation
- Parts Fabrication
- Local Codes Compliance
- Layout Planning
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Circuit Continuity Assessment
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- System Maintenance
- Solar Edge Certified
- OSHA Compliance
- Process RMAs
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Parts replacement
- Maintenance scheduling
- Supply management
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Sunnova
05.2023 - Current
Lead Technician
Titan Solar
02.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Electrician
Momentum Solar
01.2021 - 05.2022
Electrical Apprentice
IBEW Local 520
08.2017 - 12.2020
GED -
Lake Tavis High School
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