Ricardo Hinojosa
Electrician/Solar O&M Technician
Laredo,TX
Summary
Hardworking Solar Tech bringing 4+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. I strongly believe that im ready to move up to the next level in my profession.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Solar O&M Technician
Baywa Americas
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Ensured smooth operations with diligent inspection of equipment for wear and tear, replacing parts as necessary.
- Maintained high safety standards by following established protocols and guidelines during all O&M tasks.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Solar Technician
Enel Green Power
11.2021 - 12.2022
- My duties as a Solar Technician were troubleshooting and repairing
- I would also keep up with preventative maintenance using Infra-red cameras and a UE system ultrasound device and utilizing them inside our substation
- Equipment i troubleshot were disconnect boxes, solar modules and Sungrow inverters
- I used my newly acquired knowledge and certifications to observed and document any changes in our substation as well
- I also became knowledgeable with SCADA and the programs to monitor and read the information.
Solar Technician
Titan Renewable Inc.
02.2020 - 02.2021
- I lead a crew of 15 + to tear off and install new modules
- I was the lead of operations during crane days to fly off old and fly up new modules
- I also operate the forklift to unload new modules and load up the old modules onto semi-trucks
- I've learned the process of tracing strings in the combiner box before tearoff; and learned the plug and play process once the new modules have been installed
- Every company has a preferred method of wire management, and I'll do it to their preference
- I have recently acquired knowledge on a solar farm, with First Solar as a contractor
- I was trained how to troubleshoot and how to read the VOC's
- For example, the voltage to the solar panels individually, fuses in the combiner boxes,whip checks and lastly to the branch connectors; all with multimeter
- I've recently obtained knowledge on how to change the motor for the 'Nextracker'.
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Here i learned how to run duct through the raptures, installed fire trap vents in the restroom and ran vent pipe as well
- Used a sawsall to cut the vent pipe
- I would also apply fire retardant caulk following code
- I also fabricated dampers and installed them after fabrication
Electrician
VersaTech
05.2018 - 09.2018
- I would bend conduit from ½ in
- To 3 in
- And would run it from electrical panels to and from oil wells
- I would operate the pipe bender, dig underground to run ½ PVC pipe and terminate the ESD (EmergencyStopDevice) for single to quad well pads
- This includes terminating gauges and combiner boxes as well.
- Also i ran cable through the pipe we installed
- I had access to company-vehicles and credit cards.
Electrician Apprentice
Brandt companies
01.2016 - 12.2017
- I acquired knowledge in bending conduit as well as running it
- I also learned how to read certain blueprints; for example mc wire and oso cord wire pull sheets.I can also setup a temporary lighting transformer
- Basically setting up step up transformer.Of course the LOTO was applied.
Machine operator/lead
Gulf stream marine
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Gulf stream gave me the oppurtunity to really grasp the role of lead and my father taught me to master the forklift
- 10K to 30k forklifts
- We unloaded the wind turbines in sections off ship coming in from overseas
- With either walkie talkies or hand signals to flag the crane operator who was flying them off the ship onto the dock with awaiting trucks
- I would also use the forklifts to lift up my crew members on a man basket to take off what they call 'feet' and 'Lifting eyes' from which ever section we were loading/unloading
- We also communicated with the transportation truckers with the loading section.
Skills
Bilingual
Great at retaining information
Problem solver
Amazing leadership skills
Skilled and efficient with hand tools, pneumatic, as well with power tools
Qualified competent person
Operate scissor lift and JLG boom lifts
Residential/commercial experience
Electrical Troubleshooting
Tape n' flow for residential projects
Blueprint and schematic understanding
Troubleshooting skills
Certification
OSHA 10-12/2020 to Present
Accomplishments
I've been on two massive sites in Texas that were subpar and that have been restored to producing at maximum capacity. I'm extremely proud.
Timeline
Solar O&M Technician
Baywa Americas
10.2023 - Current
Solar Technician
Enel Green Power
11.2021 - 12.2022
Solar Technician
Titan Renewable Inc.
02.2020 - 02.2021
10.2018 - 03.2019
Electrician
VersaTech
05.2018 - 09.2018
Electrician Apprentice
Brandt companies
01.2016 - 12.2017
Machine operator/lead
Gulf stream marine
02.2012 - 03.2013
OSHA 10-12/2020 to Present
Apprentice electrician since 2016
Airborne/structural borne ultrasound LVL 1
Electrical safety for utilities
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Substation maintenance 1