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OperationsManager

NATHAN P. CHIPPING

Operations Manager
Sandy,Utah

Summary

PERSONAL SUMMARY I’ve always been a trail blazer, a pioneer, an entrepreneur. I’m a Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. I’m a Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. I offer an engaging and pleasant personality with expertise that improves customer relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Solar Installations Manager

G3
05.2020 - Current
  • As a department head, I focus on providing the capacity to facilitate consistent execution of installations and growth in 8 states.
  • I oversee and track monthly, weekly and daily scheduling for all markets to compare budgeted (projections) versus actual performance metrics.
  • I manage staffing for in-house and 3rd party subcontracted installers in all markets.
  • I have recently started helping G3 Solar develop SOPs to ensure standardization relating to all departments involved with installations from design to project management.

Owner, Founder, Operator

The Chipping Group, LLC
07.2017 - 05.2020
  • Contracted with solar companies to provide a turn key EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) service providing permitting, installations, and Net Metering completions.
  • Administrative Management – Budgets, Estimates, Book keeping, Invoicing, Analytics and Strategy
  • Operations Management – Scheduling, Procurement, Crew Management
  • Improved project timeline from 45 days to under 30 days from start to completion
  • Created high trust key partnerships to create a strong co-branding/branding initiative, partner communications and seamless communication flow with clients


National Trainer

Blue Raven Solar, American Fork
, Utah
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Blue Raven Solar is one of the top 10 solar companies in the nation, providing everything from sales to installations
  • Originated a national installation training program that enabled consistency in safety, quality, efficiency and professionalism
  • Managed Continuous Improvement in field operations Example: Created and managed field trainings, reporting, logs, and audits as a feedback communication loop nationwide to rollup to related performance metrics which translated to a 95% rating in field performance!
  • New Market Development - Responsible for establishing operations locations, contractor licensing and agreements, local vendor accounts for supply chain, hiring, onboarding and training crews as well as vehicle, warehouse and office upfit in order to support operations.

Co-Founder/ Chief Operating Officer

Wave Solar, LLC
North Salt Lake, Utah
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • Created Wave Solar to provide exclusive solar installation services in cooperation with Blue Raven Solar
  • Additionally, used Wave Solar as a production model to identify scope for cost modeling
  • Negotiated initial terms for exclusive service provider agreement with Blue Raven Solar
  • Administrated all operational affairs for the company
  • Reviewed resumes, interviewed, hired, onboarded and managed all installers, electricians, and managers for 3 markets
  • Total of 15 employees
  • Company was successfully merged with Blue Raven Solar.

Director of Electrical Services and Training

Brite Energy
Orem, Utah
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Directed the Electrical Services Department for the Brite Energy
  • This Included oversight on all products purchased and used for the installation of solar equipment; management of hiring, onboarding and training of all electricians and electrical contractors in each market
  • Collaborated cross functionally with each department to improve overall operational execution
  • Drove down operational costs Example: Found Solutions to move projects forward by avoiding costly electrical service upgrades saving over $125,000 in sub-contractor costs.

Field Operations Manager

Level Solar/Suncrest Solar
New York, Corona, New York/California
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Third Employee hired by firm entrusted to take the necessary actions to start solar company based in Long Island, New York
  • I was commissioned to oversee the closeout of all existing accounts before moving from New York to California to manage the opening of the California market
  • Managed daily field operations of 6 electricians, 20 installers, 3 site surveyors, and one warehouse manager
  • Cross functional role integrated personal expertise in field operations, supply chain management, municipality official communication, complex solar design beyond scalable scope.

Education

Degree - Business Management

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2022 - Current

Diploma of Merit -

Cottonwood Highschool
10.1997 - 06.2000

Skills

    Escalations Resolution

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Software

Leadership

Adaptability

Team Building

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Timeline

Degree - Business Management

Salt Lake Community College
01.2022 - Current

Solar Installations Manager

G3
05.2020 - Current

Owner, Founder, Operator

The Chipping Group, LLC
07.2017 - 05.2020

National Trainer

Blue Raven Solar, American Fork
08.2016 - 07.2017

Co-Founder/ Chief Operating Officer

Wave Solar, LLC
11.2015 - 08.2016

Director of Electrical Services and Training

Brite Energy
08.2014 - 11.2015

Field Operations Manager

Level Solar/Suncrest Solar
04.2013 - 04.2014

Diploma of Merit -

Cottonwood Highschool
10.1997 - 06.2000

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