NICHOLAS SAMBRANO
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dependable with a strong background in meeting customer needs, I excel in team and site management, showcasing my ability to lead complex tasks with confidence. My expertise in utility scale systems and professional communication has driven significant improvements in efficiency and safety, underscoring my achievements in both technical and leadership capacities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician III - Site Lead
Novasource Power Services
Las Vegas , NV
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for conducting full utility site maintenance and operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Created maintenance procedures pertaining to all photovoltaic inverters, inverter MVTs, PVCS enclosures, substation GSUs, and medium voltage/high-voltage switchgear. (34.5 kV - 230 kV)
- Collaborated with engineering teams and control room operations to develop solutions for technical challenges encountered in the field.
- Lead in training and assessing with regional technicians, from site level to substation level outages.
- Overseeing the supervision of contractors to ensure the safe, high-quality, and timely performance of maintenance activities in the field.
- Proficient in monthly NERC compliance reporting.
- Created detailed reports documenting all work performed onsite including labor, materials and expenses incurred during service calls.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email and in person.
Field Technician II
Novasource Power Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Monitored PV plant operation through SCADA, and efficient communication with remote operators.
- Performed and documented compliance with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
- Diagnosed system issues by running tests, troubleshooting hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
- Coordinated on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
- Traveled to field locations to evaluate equipment and performance.
- Generate professional, service-specific reports using the work order system or Microsoft Office that can be presented to the customer.
- Managed inventory of field supplies and equipment to ensure availability and readiness.
- Ensured compliance with environmental laws and regulations during field operations.
Field Service Technician
Pearce Renewables
Tehachapi, CA
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Traveled country to ensure customer needs have been met for various sites and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain onsite safety and environmental compliance adherence.
- Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site, lead daily safety meetings, properly generate and complete JHA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements.
- Review site manuals and drawings to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
- In field work, including electrical and mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of site equipment, vegetation management, site field reporting, work order completion, and other work as needed.
- Perform testing on equipment, including but not limited to insulation testing (megger testing), I-V curve testing, thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations.
- Work closely with control centers to react and resolve production-related issues as they arise in the field.
- Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to, and work orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system, and are addressed in a timely manner.
Meat Cutter / Produce Clerk
Save Mart Supermarkets
Tehachapi, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured customer needs were met and exceeded by delivering remarkable customer service, providing product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude.
- Received, inspected, and logged products for the accuracy of shipment quality; weighed, washed, wrapped, and packaged products for display.
- Stocked, rotated, and merchandised products to maintain freshness and department appeal.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Operated power equipment and used hand tools, such as a grinder, cubing machine, power saw, and electric tow motor.
- Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
Retail Sales Associate
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS
Lakewood, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed sales and service throughout the store, and ensured a productive shopping experience for the customer.
- Directed customers, answered telephones, provided product descriptions, and proposed add-ons to customers.
- Checked and retrieved merchandise from storage areas, cleaned, restocked, controlled inventory, and organized merchandise on the sales floor.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
Education
Diploma -
Educational Partnership High School
Long Beach, California 06-2012
Skills
- Site management
- Materials management
- Professional communication
- Root-cause analysis
- Utility operations
- Electrical systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
References
- Available upon request
Community Service
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & MARINE, Long Beach, CA
- Volunteer from 2007-2008
- Responsible for implementing scheduled activities under the supervision of Summer Day Camp counselors for groups of 30-60 children ages 5-12,
- 329 hours completed
U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS (USNSCC) Seal Beach, CA
- Volunteer from 2007-2008
- Training consisted of Navy Non-Resident Training Courses (NRTC), training evolutions (away from local units), shipboard training, and training arranged locally by units.
- 40 hours completed
Timeline
Field Technician III - Site Lead
Novasource Power Services
11.2023 - Current
Field Technician II
Novasource Power Services
09.2021 - 11.2023
Field Service Technician
Pearce Renewables
10.2016 - 09.2021
Meat Cutter / Produce Clerk
Save Mart Supermarkets
01.2014 - 01.2016
Retail Sales Associate
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS
01.2012 - 01.2013
Diploma -
Educational Partnership High School
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