Roberto Samano
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned Lead Solar Installer bringing proven skills in photovoltaic system installation, maintenance, and repair in commercial buildings, ground mounts, and carports. Strong understanding of relevant electrical codes, safety measures, and system troubleshooting. Known for leading teams effectively while ensuring high-quality installations and superior customer service. Significant impact demonstrated through improved operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Solar Installer
Sunrise Renewable Energy Inc
Sacramento, California
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised solar panel installations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior installers on best practices and installation techniques.
- Coordinated project schedules and managed resources for timely installations.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop efficient installation plans and strategies.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal solar panel placement.
- Inspected completed installations for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools for ongoing projects efficiently.
- Met with clients to discuss options, evaluate site conditions and outline plans.
- Read blueprints and schematics for each project to develop understanding of job requirements.
- Managed project deadlines and provided team leadership.
- Collaborated with electricians, engineers, and other tradespeople to ensure safe and efficient installation of solar systems.
- Installed solar panels on commercial rooftops, agricultural ground mounts, and carports in accordance with industry standards.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to system design or installation errors.
- Assisted in training new employees in proper installation techniques for different types of solar systems.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in current processes related to installing solar systems.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to order necessary components and materials for each job site.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on projects.
- Performed quality assurance inspections to verify that all components were properly installed according to specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on existing solar installations to identify any potential problems or hazards.
- Provided customer service support for clients before, during, and after installation process.
- Maintained records of all completed projects including photos taken before and after installation.
- Created reports detailing the progress of each project from start to finish including time estimates for completion.
- Developed detailed plans for the layout of solar panel arrays on roofs or other structures.
- Interconnected wiring and components with maximum efficiency and elegance to meet aesthetic demands.
- Engineered every field installation to meet or exceed applicable codes and safety standards.
Lead Solar Installer
Astrorey Solar
Sacramento, California
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised solar panel installations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior installers on best practices and installation techniques.
- Coordinated project schedules and managed resources for timely installations.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal solar panel placement.
- Inspected completed installations for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools for ongoing projects efficiently.
- Read blueprints and schematics for each project to develop understanding of job requirements.
- Managed project deadlines and provided team leadership.
- Installed solar panels on commercial rooftops, agricultural ground mounts and carports in accordance with industry standards.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to system design or installation errors.
- Assisted in training new employees in proper installation techniques for different types of solar systems.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to order necessary components and materials for each job site.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on projects.
- Maintained records of all completed projects including photos taken before and after installation.
- Created reports detailing the progress of each project from start to finish including time estimates for completion.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the best placement of solar array components.
- Interconnected wiring and components with maximum efficiency and elegance to meet aesthetic demands.
Crew Member
Spectrum Energy
Sacramento, CA
08.2019 - 03.2023
- As a crew member I help load and unload all material necessary for the installation of panels that go on the roof or on the floor.
- I set up my te rails on which the panels go and run wire before laying the panels on top, I carry the panels up to the roof on ladder or on a machine when available.
- I pick up specific material as we need it from the manufacturer and bring it to job sites.
- I also lay pipe and run the wire from the panels down to the electrical boxes and make it look neat as I go.
Driver
FedEx Ground
Roseville, CA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- As a driver I would show up early to organize all my packages for the day in numerical order.
- Then I would load them up into the van in a way that would be easy to take them out later.
- Once leaving the hub I would fill up on gas and be on my way to Nevada City or surrounding areas.
- Out there it was up to me to get the packages wherever they needed to go.
- Delivering in these areas is different than in the city.
- Addresses were not always visible and many times there was only one way in and one way out on a lonely road.
- Delivering with FedEx improved my multitasking abilities and made me become a better decision maker.
Personal Support/ In Home Caregiver
Options In Supported living
Sacramento, CA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- I provide assistance for people with certain disabilities at their home.
- I stay with my consumer who is very capable of doing his everyday chores but needs someone there to make sure he follows through with them.
- I make his dinner for him and I help him clean up his house.
- I will watch movies with my consumer and take him out to do activities.
- I'll also drive him to places that he needs to be at such as Options events, grocery shopping, and other errands.
- I wake up my consumer at 5 in the morning so he can get ready for work and I make him breakfast before I take him to work.
- I have to make sure that he takes all his medication on time everyday that I am with him.
Crew Member
Northern California Solar Solutions
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Job duties include miscellaneous tasks
- Help load solar panels onto roofs whether it's by hand, scissor lift, or mechanic escalator
- Help lay pipe around roof and run wire through those pipes
- Instal systems that secure solar panels in place
- Hide loose wires and tidy up under systems
Crew Member
Sacramento Forklift & Material Handling Systems
Sacramento, CA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- I worked in the warehouse making UPS orders of small racks and locker units and would also be a helping hand for customers needing help loading small units into their cars.
- I also worked outside in the yard making big orders of industrial racking for customers to take in their trucks or trailers and would also load and unload packages from semi trucks.
- I would also rearrange the beams and bases in the yard to make room for incoming supplies.
Host
19 Handles Pub & Grill
Sacramento, CA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- I mostly worked evenings until closing or whenever they needed me to be done.
- My duties at the restaurant included meeting people at the door and seating them with menus, bringing drinks to them, bringing them their food, cleaning after people left and other small tasks like locking up the outside patio and folding napkins.
Courtesy Clerk
Bel Air
Sacramento, CA
06.2015 - 03.2016
- As a courtesy clerk I had many positions and would perform duties around the whole store which included - keeping a timed routine of getting carts, restocking bags, sweeping floors, and being ready for spills around the store.
- I would also perform morning and night duties which included cleaning check out aisles and sweeping them, cleaning and restocking bathrooms, and putting away returns and throwing out bad products.
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
Sacramento, CA
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Perform morning duties which included prepping food and making the dough for the pizza that day
- Perform night duties which included cleaning bathroom and back room, mopping store, and washing dishes
Education
College -
American River College
Sacramento, CA12.2017
High School -
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento, CA05.2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Quality assurance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Solar installation
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Customer relations
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Array layout
- System troubleshooting
- Photovoltaic installation
- Solar panel mounting
- Electrical wiring
- Wire management
- Grounding systems
- Power tool operation
- Rack and mounting assembly
Certification
Electrician Trainee Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Lead Solar Installer
Sunrise Renewable Energy Inc
01.2025 - Current
Lead Solar Installer
Astrorey Solar
01.2024 - 11.2024
Driver
FedEx Ground
04.2021 - 09.2021
Crew Member
Spectrum Energy
08.2019 - 03.2023
Personal Support/ In Home Caregiver
Options In Supported living
06.2018 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Northern California Solar Solutions
01.2018 - 06.2018
Crew Member
Sacramento Forklift & Material Handling Systems
05.2017 - 12.2017
Host
19 Handles Pub & Grill
09.2016 - 01.2017
Courtesy Clerk
Bel Air
06.2015 - 03.2016
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
12.2014 - 05.2015
College -
American River College
High School -
Rio Americano High School