MARIO PEREZ

At Charger Solar Project I Supervised the entire electrical team. I created the ramp up plan and equipment and tool plan, hiring nearly 190 people at the peak. Something to be proud if is, having a 1 month late start I created a acceleration plan putting the site back on schedule. My duties consisted of..

• Creating a work schedule with dates to align with completion turnovers and planning work to fit that schedule.
• Creating a schedule for VLF testing on all MV cables and planning work to fit that schedule.
• Creating a schedule for all MV "T" body type terminations (1,200+ qty.) and planning all work to meet dates.
• Supervised the submittal of the electrical timesheets, making sure superintendents were balancing hours against production.
• Preformed walk downs to identify electrical punch list items to ensure quality turnovers to
• client.

At the Oriana Solar site I continued to practice my abilities to delegate and communicate on a professional level. By understanding how the solar system functions I planned and executed through multiple obstacles, leaving behind a high quality product for the client. My duties consisted of...

• Testing M.V. A/C cables where we were able to identify several faults early in the project preventing a major delay at what would have been end of project.
• Supervising M.V. A/C cable installation.
• Planning and delegating tasks among 2 General Foreman, 6 Foreman and 80 employees.
• Communicating and coordinating with other Superintendants to work around and with each other.
• Supervising CAB System, Combiner box install + Megger test, D/C cable pull (350 kc mil-750 kc mil), Combiner harness install, String harness install, D/C Terminations, Inverter preparation and M.V. A/C cable termination (4 ought - 1250 kc mil).
• Utilizing Excel to submit production reports and employee time sheet reports.
• Created turnover schedules and planned all work to meet client needs.

In Cutlass II Solar project I initially intended to be General Foreman for C.S.U. but when the opportunity to supervise the electrical team through the construction phase presented itself, I took it to expand my people management and delegating skills as I supervised 6 foreman and over 70 employees. Nearly 130 employees at the end of project. After completion of the construction phase I rolled in to C.S.U. and assisted with energization. My duties consisted of...

• Planned and delegated tasks among 6 Foreman and 70 employees.
• Communicated and coordinated with General Foreman’s from other commodities to work around and with each other.
• Supervised CAB System, Combiner box install + Megger test, D/C cable pull (350 kc mil-750 kc mil), Combiner harness install, String harness install, D/C Terminations, Inverter preparation and M.V. A/C cable termination (4 ought - 1250 kc mil).
• Commissioning the S.C.A.D.A. system in which we had no issues with comms.
• Troubleshooting inverter blocks to identify faults as soon as possible to bring inverters online.
• Assisting Power Electronics through hectic schedule to meet clients demands.
• Using 4 Cal. suit to open and close switch gears and 34.5kv disconnects.

I came to Space X after successfully commissioning and energizing the Cutlass Solar project. I took up a 3 month contract as a electrical journeyman at the Brownsville launch station, also known as Starbase. My duties consisted of...

• Fabricating and installing rigid conduit to various system.
• Wiring and terminating motors
• Wiring and terminating VFD’s
• Installing conduit, wiring and terminating lighting system.
• Installing 90' 6' conduits for under ground wiring.

Cutlass was my first Solar project as well as Bechtel's. All of my previous jobs and past experiences in the electrical field were put to the test as we as a team took on this new challenge. My duties consisted of...

• Commissioning the S.C.A.D.A. system in which we had no issues with comms.
• Installation of fuses in Inverter. (200-400 amps)
• Testing every row and identifying faults using Utility Pro and Fluke meter, clearing them for full amperage availability in each row.
• Troubleshooting inverter blocks to identify faults as soon as possible to bring inverters online.
• Assisting Power Electronics through hectic schedule to meet clients demands.
• Using 4 Cal. suit to open and close switch gears and 34.5kv disconnects.

While working for Scheck Mechanical my task was that of commissioning the heat trace system, where I was able to not only display my troubleshooting abilities but also to train and monitor my crew to build a reliable team in which we successfully commissioned various units in the Monaca PA “Pen Chem” plant.

• Megger testing from M.C.C. bucket to distribution panel then to transformer. (480 V - 277 V)
• Conducting P.T.P. on every circuit as well as resistance and megger test.
• Following every circuit to ensure proper series connection and path.
• Energizing distribution panels and conducting rotation tests.
• Documented all Megger readings and Amperage inrush readings.

At Vezer Industrial I began as an Electrical Journeyman installing electrical systems in a steel mill called Volstapine . Through my work ethic and reliability, supervision granted me the opportunity to transition into a leadership role. As the Foreman my duties consisted of...

• Supervising the installation of distribution panels powering misalignment sensors, Temperature Transmitters ect..
• Supervising the installation of ridgid conduit and wiring of motors from substation to conveyor belts.
• Supervising the installation of cable trays throughout unit and for substation prior to substation being set.

This particular job is of great importance and has had the greatest impact on my career as an electrician. I feel this job really trigger my passion for complex systems and troubleshooting electrical where I spent the following 3 years as part of the Fire and Gas team. My duties consisted of...

• Installing and commissioning the fire and gas system along side the Power electronics team.
• Mounting, piping, wiring and terminating gas detectors, fire detectors, solenoids, and line of sights.
• Troubleshooting fire and gas system, power (24 V) and signal for proper series loop and communication to O&M building.

With MMR I began as a helper and later transitioned into a apprentice. My work ethic quickly set me aside from the rest although being a walk in hire. This project definitely built and sculpted my ability to endure long and hard hours of labor.

• Pulled cable from substations to distribution boxes.
• Pulled cable from distribution boxes to field devices.
• Fabricated supports and conduit.

Citgo was my introduction to the world of refineries. I experienced H2S and the real life hazards of a live unit. My duties consisted of...

• Assisted my journeyman in gathering material.
• Used a rope to bring tools and material up to structure.
• Assisted in the installation of cable tray and conduits.