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Overview
Work History
Education
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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
Corpus Christi, TX
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
Texarkana, TX
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