Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SAFETY & LEADERSHIP
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RAUL LEAL

Katy,TX

Summary

Results-driven Solar Commissioning Technician with 10+ years of electrical experience and a proven track record supporting utility-scale PV projects exceeding 1 GW. Specialized in pre-commissioning, cold and hot commissioning, and system energization across installations up to 1500V DC. Known for high-quality execution, safety leadership, and resolving critical system issues in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Technician (Tech III)

Qcells
01.2025 - Current
  • Led pre-commissioning inspections including termination verification, torque checks, labeling validation, and drawing reviews.
  • Executed insulation resistance (megger), polarity, and continuity testing prior to energization.
  • Performed IV curve testing and system performance validation.
  • Supported inverter startup and grid synchronization.
  • Configured and validated SCADA systems.
  • Troubleshot electrical and communication faults.

Commissioning Specialist

Blue Ridge Power
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed IV curve and Seaward PV testing.
  • Executed DC feeder continuity and FOP ground testing.

Commissioning Technician

MYR / Timberland
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Supported commissioning of TMEIC inverters and NEXTracker systems.
  • Installed and validated MET stations and SCADA communications.
  • Performed electrical testing up to 1500V DC.

Journeyman Electrician /solar Panels

Aerotek
2022 - 2023

Panel Termination.

Worked with voltage from 120VAC to 480VAC in PCS

Installation and connection met station nor call controls.

installation and connection whather station nextracker, Put and connect JR45 on cable CAT6

Examined and testes electrical systems to locate losse connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.

Journeyman Electrician

Contractors Resource INC
2021 - 2022

Running conduit rigid and EMT to panels Termination.

Worked with voltages from 120V to 480V.

Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.

Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring circuits, and motors.

Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.

Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under the supervision of fully qualified supervisors.

Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.

Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.

Education

Electrical Engineer - undefined

01.2014

Diploma - Safety & Occupational Environment

01.2011

Electrical Maintenance Technician - undefined

01.2001

Skills

  • Utility-Scale Solar Commissioning
  • Pre-Commissioning Verification & QA/QC
  • Cold & Hot Commissioning
  • IV Curve Testing (Solmetric)
  • Insulation Resistance Testing (Megger)
  • Continuity, Polarity & Torque Verification
  • DC Feeder Testing & Energization Readiness
  • FOP Ground Testing
  • Inverter Commissioning (SMA, Sungrow, TMEIC)
  • SCADA Integration & Communications
  • LOTO / Energization Control
  • Electrical Troubleshooting (AC/DC Systems)
  • NEC / OSHA Compliance

SAFETY & LEADERSHIP

  • Maintained zero-incident safety performance.
  • Led Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and hazard mitigation.
  • Enforced LOTO procedures.
  • Ensured OSHA and NEC compliance.

Timeline

Commissioning Technician (Tech III)

Qcells
01.2025 - Current

Commissioning Specialist

Blue Ridge Power
01.2024 - 01.2025

Commissioning Technician

MYR / Timberland
01.2024 - 01.2024

Electrical Engineer - undefined

Diploma - Safety & Occupational Environment

Electrical Maintenance Technician - undefined

Journeyman Electrician /solar Panels

Aerotek
2022 - 2023

Journeyman Electrician

Contractors Resource INC
2021 - 2022
RAUL LEAL