Ricardo Hinojosa
Brownsville
Summary
Hardworking Solar Tech bringing 5+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. I strongly believe that im ready to move up to the next level in my profession.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solar Site Lead
Recurrent Energy
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversaw employee attendance record as well as coordinated with procurement team ordering materials for sites.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
Solar O&M Technician
Baywa Americas
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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 (corrective maintenance) 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.
Education
GED -
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson12-2005
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
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.
Certification
- 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
Personal Information
Title: Electrician/Solar O&M Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Solar Site Lead
Recurrent Energy
08.2024 - 11.2025
Solar O&M Technician
Baywa Americas
10.2023 - 04.2024
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
GED -
Hutchinson High School