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Kendrick Bond

Kendrick Bond

Windsor,NC

Summary

With 15+ years of combined experience as a diligent and detail-oriented journey person, I excel in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Consistently completing large-scale assignments within budget and ahead of schedule showcases my expertise. Prioritizing safety above all else, I strictly adhere to guidelines. Instilling strong work ethics in others is a source of great pride for me. Competent and capable in both team-driven and independent environments, I am an Apprentice Electrician and Heavy Equipment Operator ready to contribute skills and dedication to your organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

Tradeco Construction
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
  • Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
  • Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.

Mechanical Team Lead

GEN Pro Solution
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.

Sales Associate

Family Dollar
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Solar Technician

Solar Operation Solution LLLC
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Effectively diagnosed and repaired malfunctions within solar panel systems, restoring optimal functionality.
  • Contributed to the company''s reputation for excellence by consistently adhering to deadlines and delivering high-quality solar installation services.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and regulations during installations and repairs.
  • Conducted routine quality control checks by verifying proper installation methods were used consistently across all projects.

Electrical Apprentice

Novel Energy Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • The apprentice provides site support and assists supervisors, foreman, and electricians with the day-to-day operations ( . , on utility scale solar projects
  • The apprentice will complete all tasks assigned by leadership which vary from assisting with installations, troubleshooting issues that arise, facilitate required repairs, and calibrations of electrical equipment ''
  • Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel
  • Receive, store, and protect project material and equipment, including owner furnished items; documenting and reporting any shortages and damage immediately
  • Safely utilize equipment assigned to project facility
  • Assist supervisors in completing site logistic activities

Civil/Apprentice Electrician

Novel Energy Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Erosion control labor
  • Ability to shovel and rake intensively
  • Hydroseeding
  • Lay straw and matting
  • Installed silt fence
  • Installed wattles

PV Installer

Aerotek
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Performed panel installations using specific hand and power tools.
  • Verified job sites had correct tools and materials necessary to complete daily tasks.
  • Engineered every field installation to meet or exceed applicable codes and safety standards.
  • Oriented systems to maximize solar access and optimize structural integrity.
  • Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather.
  • Hoisting torque tools into position
  • Aligning torque tools and bolting.
  • Installing solar modules.

Maintenance Technician

Valley Proteins
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced testing and troubleshooting abilities.

AC Foreman

Superior Skill Trade
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Oversee and monitor a crew of electrical peers and make sure that electrical work is carried out safely and efficiently (label/pull/terminate/connect source wire, mark (+/-) drops, read blueprint, lay jumper PVC pipe, lay HPDE, connect amphenols, connect Ts, Meg out, pull 500/400 into inverters & combiner boxes.).
  • Quality Control
  • Meg Test DC/AC
  • Layed underground HPDE and PVC
  • Terminated medium voltage, AC/DC, Fiber Optic, set transformers and gears

Glass Catcher

Associate Material
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Machine Operator

Solar Foreman

360 Industrial Services
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
  • Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wood PLC
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.

Equipment Operator

HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mortenson Construction
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Unload tractor trailer with the lull.
  • Staged out material in its proper location.
  • Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
  • Located and marked underground services such as pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations.
  • Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
  • Inspected, repaired and maintained equipment for durability and optimal performance.
  • Used front end loader's levers to move and tilt the bucket and drive it into different materials.
  • Confirmed that all safety protocols were adhered to and that team members followed such measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
  • Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same.
  • Ensured that each trench had been properly graded according to specifications.
  • Operated construction equipment, including excavators to properly grade land.

Maintenance Crew Member

Speller Enterprise
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
  • Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
  • Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.

PV Installer

TradesUnlimited
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Sigora Solar and Smart Energy Alliance were the contractors
  • The system was a ground mount.
  • Install girders and LB's
  • Wire management
  • Install solar panels
  • Operated Skid Steer and Lull

PV Installer Supervisor

PeopleReady
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • Depcom Power was the contractor
  • Supervise a thirty man team
  • Made sure that the team had enough supplies and train them to install modules.

Mechanical Foreman

HCS Renewable Energy
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Overseen six workers
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks in order of priority to crew workers. 
  • Picked, packed, received, and restocked products with forklift, lift truck and stock picker.

PV Installer

Renewable Energy Corporation
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Pulled wires for electrical needs and put together panel supports.
  • Performed panel installations using specific hand and power tools.
  • Completed site preparation and finishing work by applying carpentry skills.
  • Read and understood technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed existing site conditions prior to beginning work.
  • Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial and industrial sites.
  • Swept and cleaned roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Solar Electrician Mechanic

Watson Electrical Construction Co.
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Install PVC raceway 
  • Pull and terminate aluminum direct bury wire 
  • Connect and support DC wire 
  • Install electrical enclosures 
  • Supervise the work of apprentices 
  • Unload and stage material 
  • Perform electrical testing and commissioning 
  • Positively identify colors of wire. 
  • Comprehend reading and verbal instructions. 
  • Can safely use required power tools. 
  • Capable of digging trenches, back filling and raking smooth with hand tools. 
  •  Operate two handed tools as required.
  • Read and interpret instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions. 
  • Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electrical or gas powered). 
  • Proficiently bend conduit with hand benders ½” through 1”
  • Presided over cable tray install, pulling wire, terminating of wires, grounding and bonding, installation of field devices and equipment. 
  • Install, operate, and energize breakers, transformers, switchgears, disconnects, and other related substation construction equipment
  • Oversee all phases of constructions work including erecting steel structures, bending of conduit, and installing aluminum tubing bass.
  • Install control wiring, gas circuit breakers,switchgear, regulators, batteries, and rectifiers. 
  • Perform preventative measures to ensure a smooth-functioning electrical system.
  • Estimate necessary materials and maintain inventory of used supplies.

Electrical Helper

CCS Construction
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Watson Electrical was the contractor
  • Help to install,maintain and repair electrical systems such as, switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting and power supplies.
  • Examining electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightening connections, using hand tools.
  • Tracing out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  • Constructing, controllers, and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
  • Cleaning work area and washing parts.
  • Maintaining tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeping parts and supplies in order.

PV Installer

HCS Renewable Energy
02.2017 - 03.2017
  • AUI was the contractor
  • Installed solar modules with a 10 man team

Mechanical Lead

NSC Technologies
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Sun Energy 1 is the contractor
  • The NEXTracker System
  • Alignment of torque tubes and bolting
  • Hoisting turque tubes into position
  • Tightening of bolts to the proper torque specifications
  • Installation of dampeners Installations of linkage between drive motors

Mechanical Lead

Elite Force Staffing
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Sun Energy 1 is the contractor
  • The NEXTracker SystemAlignment of torque tubes and bolting
  • Hoisting turque tubes into position
  • Tightening of bolts to the proper torque specifications
  • Installation of dampeners 
  • Installations of linkage between drive motors

Maintenance Worker

Windsor Wash House
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Maintain washers and dryers to keep them running
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.

Solar Installer/Panel Foreman/Wire Maintenance Crew Lead

HardHat Workforce Solutions
10.2014 - 12.2015
  •  Work on small projects with small groups that are provided from the supervisor.
  • Make sure that the workers are doing the job correctly 
  • Directing workers to do their jobs in order to complete the task 
  • Planning for the required duties that will have to be performed.
  • Making sure that we have the required amount of material 
  • Making sure that we have planned for enough manpower to get the job completed 
  • Progress reports and tours of the site.
  • Show the customers what has been done on the site at the present time.
  • Provide updated information on what has been completed 
  • Oversee scheduling for wire maintenance 
  • Performance tracking for team members
  • Keep a record of how many team members performed daily to determine if they would move forward to the next site
  • Maintenance wire check 
  • Walk through to make sure that wiring was done correctly by protocol

Construction Laborer/Electrical Design

Holden Temporaries
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
  • Manually carried roofing materials up ladders.
  • Mixed porridge of catch basins and poured and sawed off concrete and asphalt.
  • Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage area
  • Create accurate electrical system line drawings and layouts of existing systems and can review and confirm the accuracy of pre-existing electrical control line drawings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bertie High School
Windsor, NC
2008

Skills

  • Logistics
  • Wire Maintenance
  • Building solar farm
  • Follow safety and procedure
  • General clean up of materials and debris
  • Installations of linkage between drive motors
  • Diagnostic, test, as well as inspect of electrical system and components to ensure functionality and full performance of system
  • Mechanically incline
  • Wire combiner boxes and performing voltage testing
  • Electrical designing and stocking of materials
  • Maintaining an accurate inventory off all materials
  • Quality control for the scope of work
  • 14 years of experience with solar installation working with both DC and AC powers ability to perform main service upgrades
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Coordinate logistics
  • A vast knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), troubleshooting, and layout
  • Read drawings and electrical single-line diagrams
  • Attention to details
  • Ability to install wiring and make terminations at dedicated equipment
  • OLME
  • MEG Test
  • Complete documentations of all installations and reporting with programs and pictures
  • Next tracker (single and dual axis solar tracker)
  • Genius tracker
  • Terra smart

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Hour Construction
  • Heavy Equipment Certified
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • NFPA 70E Certified
  • Import and Export Control: Commercial Export (Compliance Snapshot) Certified
  • Hazard Recognition and Assessment Training
  • Electrical Helper License
  • Apprentice electrical license

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

Tradeco Construction
10.2024 - 12.2024

Mechanical Team Lead

GEN Pro Solution
09.2024 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

Family Dollar
08.2024 - 09.2024

Solar Technician

Solar Operation Solution LLLC
12.2023 - 02.2024

Electrical Apprentice

Novel Energy Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022

Civil/Apprentice Electrician

Novel Energy Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022

PV Installer

Aerotek
08.2022 - 10.2022

Maintenance Technician

Valley Proteins
03.2022 - 06.2022

AC Foreman

Superior Skill Trade
03.2021 - 09.2021

Glass Catcher

Associate Material
02.2021 - 04.2021

Solar Foreman

360 Industrial Services
08.2020 - 01.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wood PLC
05.2020 - 08.2020

Equipment Operator

HardHat Workforce Solutions Inc.
12.2019 - 04.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mortenson Construction
06.2019 - 11.2019

Maintenance Crew Member

Speller Enterprise
12.2018 - 05.2019

PV Installer

TradesUnlimited
10.2018 - 11.2018

PV Installer Supervisor

PeopleReady
09.2018 - 10.2018

Mechanical Foreman

HCS Renewable Energy
07.2018 - 08.2018

PV Installer

Renewable Energy Corporation
05.2018 - 06.2018

Solar Electrician Mechanic

Watson Electrical Construction Co.
07.2017 - 04.2018

Electrical Helper

CCS Construction
05.2017 - 07.2017

PV Installer

HCS Renewable Energy
02.2017 - 03.2017

Mechanical Lead

NSC Technologies
10.2016 - 12.2016

Mechanical Lead

Elite Force Staffing
08.2016 - 10.2016

Maintenance Worker

Windsor Wash House
01.2016 - 07.2016

Solar Installer/Panel Foreman/Wire Maintenance Crew Lead

HardHat Workforce Solutions
10.2014 - 12.2015

Construction Laborer/Electrical Design

Holden Temporaries
02.2012 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Bertie High School
Kendrick Bond