PARIDE PIRROTTA JR
Avon,USA
Summary
Operations professional with proven track record in managing field operations and streamlining processes. Known for strong team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Highly reliable with focus on adaptive strategies and effective communication, ensuring operational success and team cohesion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Field Operations Manager, Asset Management
Navisun LLC
Avon, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring assets on platforms such as STEM, Aderis, & GPM, Identifying issues and coming up with a cost effective plan for repair.
- Responsible for working safely, including complying with all safety policies and procedures.
- Seek ways to enhance safe operations.
- Oversee the preventative and corrective maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, combiner boxes, solar panels and other components.
- Manage and direct our 3rd party O&M provider to efficiently return our fleet to service.
- Perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and procedures.
- Assist with troubleshooting solar site systems and electrical issues.
- Prepare reports if needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts.
- Assist in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision.
- Support the Asset Management team with building robust procedures for tracking operations of the assets.
- Attend training sessions on equipment as provided by the manufacturer and approved by manager.
- Oversee and maintain relationships with third party vendors, including PO management, and invoicing.
- Manage the spare parts inventory of the operational fleet. Consult on spare parts plans for new assets.
- Collaborate with intercompany teams to evaluate constructability of new assets for operational excellence.
- Manage the preventative and reactive maintenance for a fleet of 42 Solar assets ranging in 1 MW – 10 MW Largely located in New England, 1 in Jersey, 1 in Texas, 1 in Virginia.
- Analyze aerial and equipment thermal scans for 'hot spots' and potential thermal issues.
- Analyze our yearly preventative maintenance reports to identify areas we can repair before failure.
- Responsible for running weekly team calls regarding current performance and upcoming remediation plans.
- Responsible for conducting cost benefit analysis for our remediation plans, calculating estimated payback periods.
- Maintain adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies, and good housekeeping.
- Experience with GPM, Stem/Also, Aderis, Procore, Terratrak, Fractal and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience with installing, repairing, and overseeing the install and repair of a plethora of inverter and equipment manufacturers such as SMA, SolarEdge, Power Electronics, Chint, & Sungrrow.
Site Superintendent
Navisun LLC
Avon, MA
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed the end-to-end execution of up to 5 MW solar utility projects, managing the complete lifecycle from initial site clearing and grading through to rack construction and electrical wiring.
- Managed a multi-project portfolio, overseeing up to 4 concurrent solar developments from pre-construction through system closeout and delivery.
- Optimized business processes to enhance long-term operational efficiency and drive increased profit margins across site operations.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication by acting as the primary contact between clients, subcontractors, and engineering teams to resolve complex site issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams (civil, electrical, and structural) to ensure all site developments remained in full compliance with city and county ordinances.
- Maintained documentation standards using Procore to manage RFIs, submittals, site logs, and blueprints.
- Cultivated a 'Safety First' culture emphasizing open communication and holding regular weekly site meetings.
- Enforced strict adherence to OSHA regulations and corporate safety guidelines, supervising all subcontractor work processes to mitigate risk.
- Maintained compliance with our owner-specific construction specifications, conducting daily quality inspections to ensure all installations met our industry standards.
Senior Site Superintendent
Borrego
Lowell, MA
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Managed site development with assistance from civil, electrical and structural engineers to comply with city and county ordinances.
- Oversaw installation of Solar Fields 5-12MW, from initial clearing and grading of site through rack construction, panel installation, electrical wiring of service equipment.
- Provided day-to-day supervision and support to subcontractors and technicians. In charge of quality and adherence to all owner specific construction specifications on these sites.
- Supervised subcontractors to enforce adherence to OSHA regulations and company work safety guidelines.
- Appraised damage by performing quality site assessments and structural evaluations in event of storms, wind events, etc.
- Worked closely with clients to coordinate site work and resolve issues.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used. Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Managed RFI's to and from site. Collected submittals as needed.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Interviewed, hired and trained direct reports. Our team had highest safety scores per audit in company.
- Coordinated site safety investigations, documented issues and remedied multiple company safety violations.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 3 direct report employees that were Site Superintendents in 2020-2022.
- Oversaw 9 solar projects at once in state of Maine from pre-construction through to closeout and delivery of systems.
- Commissioning experience with multiple DAS Systems and inverter types. Worked closely with technical support to troubleshoot communication wiring and remedy.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients weekly and monthly.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Trained in Procore.
- Trained in Salesforce.
Electrical Crew Lead
SolarCity
Marlboro, MA
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Oversaw and installed electrical systems for roof mount solar projects.
- Electrical Crew Lead on 6 man crew, responsible for proper and safe installation of electrical systems, in compliance with NEC.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Installed Electrical systems for roof mount solar. On roof piping, exterior mounting of electrical equipment, In house service tie ins for electrical equipment, and commissioning of said system.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
- Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
- Monitored materials inventory and requested items for restocking for each job.
- Consulted with customers to understand desires and help each owner meet individual property objectives.
Electrician
Griffin Electric Inc.
Holliston, MA
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Electrical Apprenticeship completed at Griffin.
- Obtained Journeymen Electrical License.
- Completed installation of electrical systems predominantly in commercial and industrial applications.
- Trained and experience on everything from underground conduit and wiring, rough wiring of commercial buildings, masonry work, fire alarm systems, construction of electrical equipment rooms, all through to finish work and general install of light fixtures and other wired devices.
- Worked on hospitals and schools, had to adhere to very granular specifications when installing electrical systems.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways as well as multiple types of Electrical cables.
- Experience with very large wire pulls. (750KCMil).
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of electrical systems.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Identified areas of potential state safety code violations and implemented revisions.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Education
Master Electrical License -
Peterson School
MA, USA01-2024
Journeymen Electrical License - Electrical
Griffin Electric
Holliston, MA, USA01-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Michael's Catholic High School
Niagara Falls, Canada06-2008
Skills
- Residential and commercial solar installations
- Facilitation of trade coordination
- Specifications compliance
- Interpreting blueprints
- Construction timeline planning
- Simultaneous project oversight
- Compliance with construction documentation guidelines
- Administration and management of on site activities
- Safety recordkeeping and administration
- Hiring determinations
- New staff orientation and training
- Critical thinking
- Creative solution development
- Solar asset performance analysis
- Portfolio asset management
- Maintaining solar assets
- Managing repair schedules
Accomplishments
- Master Electrician
- Experience in managing and delivering multi-million-dollar commercial solar projects on time and on budget.
- Experience in analyzing solar assets for production deficiencies and coordinating repair.
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Licensed Journeymen/Master Electrician in the state of MA
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Procore
- Frequent continuing education in the fields of safety and management training per requirements from current employer
Timeline
Sr. Field Operations Manager, Asset Management
Navisun LLC
03.2025 - Current
Site Superintendent
Navisun LLC
10.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Site Superintendent
Borrego
07.2017 - 10.2023
Electrical Crew Lead
SolarCity
01.2014 - 06.2017
Electrician
Griffin Electric Inc.
08.2010 - 01.2014
Journeymen Electrical License - Electrical
Griffin Electric
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Michael's Catholic High School
Master Electrical License -
Peterson School