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Patrick Kennedy

Claremore,OK

Summary

Detail-oriented Electrical Apprentice with certifications in Cal/OSHA, OSHA 30, OSHA 510, NFPA 70E, and First Aid/CPR. Skilled in backfilling, crane operations, and DC wiring from inverters to combiner boxes. Experienced in commissioning and QA/QC processes, with a commitment to safety and quality in all work. Willing to travel and dedicated to continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Panel Installer

Pine energy
, AR
01.2025 - 06.2026
  • Installed and configured photovoltaic systems in accordance with industry standards.
  • Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
  • Ensured that all installations adhered to local building codes and regulations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on panels, racks, and electrical connections.
  • Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
  • Installed piles, torque tubes, and solar panels, assuring torque and assembly was paired with blueprints. Ready for electrical aspect to pick up and continue their part.
  • Read technical manuals and schematics to understand specific configurations.
  • Trained personnel on proper use and maintenance of solar equipment.
  • Installed piles, torque tubes, and solar panels, assuring torque and assembly was paired with blueprints. Ready for electrical aspect to pick up and continue their part.

Solar technician

Nobull Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Safety Protocols.
  • Testing wires for voltage before starting work.
  • Executed lockout/tagout procedures to ensure equipment safety during maintenance.
  • Ensuring all proper PPE was accounted for including high vision vest, steel toe boots, hard hats, gloves, leathers and 00 gloves included, safety glasses and FR clothing.
  • Provided all crew members with water and ice in their coolers to stay hydrated.
  • 360 awareness of wildlife and weather such as kick it before you pick it up to make sure there were no snakes or critters. 3 point contact when entering any machinery and always obtain a spotter.
  • Proper inspection of all tools and equipment before each use.
  • Ensuring all JHA, equipment inspections and live work permits were properly filled out and signed by all crew members.
  • Outlined job description to clarify roles and responsibilities for team members.
  • Maintained solar panels on commercial utility fields ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
  • Performed electrical wiring connections for solar panel systems, adhering to safety standards and local building codes.
  • Conducted regular inspections of solar equipment to identify and resolve issues promptly, minimizing equipment downtime.
  • Troubleshot system failures or performance issues using diagnostic tools, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of installation processes, including diagrams and service records, to support future maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during installation projects, minimizing risks for both workers and customers.
  • Conducted performance tests on installed systems using specialized equipment to measure output levels.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for solar systems, enhancing reliability and reducing unexpected breakdowns.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Warranty work on a live site replacing damaged or bad mc4s off wire harnesses and string harnesses terminating directly into combiner boxes.

Solar Technician

Conductor Power Renewables
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Safety Protocols.
  • Comprehending electrical protocals such as arc flash distances and wearing the proper PPE such as FR gear, leathers and 00 rubber gloves while working with inverters.
  • LOTO procedures.
  • Training new crew members on how to safely inspect tools and equipment before each use.
  • Understanding 360 awareness such as wildlife and weather.
  • Filling out proper paperwork such as equipment inspections, JHA, injury reports, live work permits and dig permits.
  • Authored and enforced new safety policies tailored to high risk areas.
  • Performed electrical wiring connections for solar panel systems, adhering to industry safety standards.
  • Outlined job description to clarify roles and responsibilities for team members.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop installation plans and schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects.
  • Assembled and tested solar panel components prior to installation, troubleshooting any issues or defects.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor hours worked, and project progress for reporting purposes.
  • Trained junior installers on techniques for panel mounting and electrical connections, improving overall installation quality.
  • Safely operated power tools, hand tools, ladders, scaffolding equipment, and other necessary equipment during installations.
  • Performed regular inspections and maintenance checks on solar panel systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in solar panel installation.
  • Installed solar panels on commercial fields, ensuring proper alignment and secure mounting.
  • Managed wire organization by pulling communication and motor wires to motors and terminating combiner boxes.
  • Commissioning lead involving UV curve testing and meg testing inverters, inspecting mc4s and wire harnesses.
  • Civil work, placed DC wires, MV wires, fiber and conduits from motor and com under inverters prepped for installation of inverters.
  • Placed and built transitioning racks while maintaining high standards.
  • QC/QA final specs of labeling, torque marks and blast shields in inverters, combiner boxes and motors.

Construction Freelancer

Self Employed Services
04.2015 - 11.2023
  • Job Description.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.
  • Adapted to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resilience to maintain project momentum.
  • Trained new team members on best coding practices and effective use of development tools to enhance team performance.
  • Optimized project efficiency by creating and implementing effective task management strategies.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high attention to detail and organization for successful project delivery.
  • Completed roofing tasks by laying shingles and installing metal roofs on residential and commercial buildings.
  • Constructed framework for residential housing projects from start to finish.
  • Built 10x25 ft garages start to finish
  • Laying concrete, driveways and housing foundations.
  • Drywall and drywall framing.
  • Bathroom and Living Room remodeling.
  • Painted inside and outside residential housing.
  • Residential demolition efficiently following all safety procedures.
  • Performed tile work on flooring and walls for residential and commercial properties.
  • Conducted plumbing repairs by crawling under residential houses to fix kitchen and bathroom sinks and bathtubs.

Collaborated with four main contractors to ensure project success.

  • Whittenburg Services.

Justin Whittenburg #(580)775-4377 Residential Demolition, Trash Removal and Lawn care. Mainly tore down porches, side buildings, inside walls, floors and ceilings as well as some outside paint jobs.

  • Safety Protocols.
  • Inspecting all power tools before each use.
  • Making sure there is always water and ice in the coolers to stay hydrated.
  • Inspecting work site area for safety hazards every morning before work.
  • Meet with all employees for morning meetings to ensure proper PPE was being worn and that they understood the safety protocols for each task.
  • Training employees how to safely handle power tools and identifying safety hazards.
  • Maintaining safety standards whilst tearing down any floors, walls, roofs or windows.
  • RJ's Woodworks.

RJ #(214)779-8952

Residential construction, Concrete and Woodwork. Mainly recycled wood by removing old nails, running boards through table saw disconnecting them to make pallets, trim, walls and flooring as well as making boards for doors, fences and gates. Built residential garages and laid concrete for mainly driveways and patios.

  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Ensuring all employees wore their proper PPE while handling the table saw, wood shaper and nail removal guns.
  • Ensuring customers stayed on the correct paths away from working areas to stay safe while looking at product.
  • Understanding proper LOTO procedures on how to maintain, repair and prep equipment, power tools and machinery.
  • Brians Moving.

Brian #(580)916-1852

Loaded and unloaded entire houses, moving from one home to another maintaining all interior in perfect condition.

  • Inspection of tools and machinery being used to haul and straps being used to secure load.
  • 360 awareness of road hazards, weather, animal crossings, speed limits and other vehicles while on the road.
  • Training employees on how to correctly lift heavy objects and/or safely manage dollies to transport items through a house to the trailer with 0% damage.
  • GA Gutters and Roofing.

Gary #(903)487-8681

Roofing repairs and gutter replacements. As well as painting, plumbing, bathroom remodeling, light fixtures and drywall hanging and framing whilst wearing the proper PPE and following safety protocols.

  • Inspecting all tools and equipment before each use.
  • Inspecting work site areas for safety hazards enforcing all saftey protocols where being maintained and understood.
  • Always ensuring proper PPE was being used.

Education

GED -

Vocational Education
Durant, Oklahoma

Skills

  • Technical Training
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • CAL/OSHA
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 510
  • NFPA 70E
  • First aid/CPR
  • Electrical Apprentice License

References

  • Greg Anderson

Title: Electrical/commissioning General foreman

Company: CPR

Email: GAnderson@prim.com

Phone number: (585)380-2080

  • Justin Whittenburg

Title: Owner

Company: Whittenburg Services

Email: Justin@whittenburgranch.org

Phone number: (580)775-4377

  • John Perez

Title: Electrical foreman

Company: CPR

Email: Perezjohnson979@gmail.com

Phone number: (979)216-8641

  • Micheal Rumsey

Title: Project manager

Company: Nobull Energy

Email: mikerumsey@nobullenergy.com

Phone number: (231)742-5283

  • LaVern Washburn

Title: Owners rep

Company: Bureau Veritas

Email: Lavernwashburn@gmail.com

Phone number: (585)689-3039

  • Kevin Wildner

Title: Occupational health & saftey manager

Company: Nobull Energy

Email: kevinwildner@nobullenergy.com

Phone number: (281)435-3288

Timeline

Solar Panel Installer

Pine energy
01.2025 - 06.2026

Solar technician

Nobull Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024

Solar Technician

Conductor Power Renewables
11.2023 - 06.2024

Construction Freelancer

Self Employed Services
04.2015 - 11.2023

GED -

Vocational Education
Patrick Kennedy