Romel Daise
Freehold,NJ
Summary
With over 50 megawatts of projects managed for Pfister Energy, over 50 megawatts with Venture Solar and installation of over 25 megs at New Generation Power I excel in leading teams to exceed safety and quality standards. My expertise in electrical system installations and ability to mentor with integrity ensures project success. Skilled in troubleshooting and workforce planning, I bring a proactive approach to meeting tight deadlines and enhancing team performance and care for my crew as if they were family, stern on punctuality and the involvement of each employee. While also building and being the light to the answers I’ve learned along the way to help prevent any missed steps to ensure the best effective productivity and safety in a timely, communicated properly installed THE FIRST TIME, fashion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Pfister Energy
Hawthorne, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Read complex schematics and ability to determine real life scenario of installation, adjustments, overlooked obstruction, plan changes
- Build a chain of communication between engineers and project, construction management to facilitate, timely, clean, installed properly and ascetically pleasing.
- Build talent up from little to no experience with a patient approach, stern and in detailed articulation of the steps to not only understand how to install but the theories and codes behind why these steps need to be taken in this order.
- Understanding of needed NEC, NFPA, codes.
- Understanding of typical practices, with an open mind to always find a better, more efficient, safer way
- Ability to on spot problem solve to avoid stagnation of the crew and an over hold up of production
- Understanding of the crew knowing strong points of crew members and weak points and facilitating the best fit members to complete a specific given task, productively and competently. While also helping in lacking areas of other crew members.
- Logging of all aspects of the job daily logs, daily pro core updates, weekly management updates, customer updates, property management update. To keep everyone on the same page for the duration of the project.
- Roof top electrical installations from optimizers, photovoltaics home run pulls to array, inverter mounting, combiners, sub panels, low voltage switch gears, transformers and terminations for all. Installation of MV equipment but no termination practice.
- Operate safely and competently a fleet of vehicles needed to complete a project such as Skid steers, boom lifts, sky lifts, crane rigging and signals, lull, off road forklift, slight cat excavatior practice, wire pullers, power shovels, trench rollers.
- Ability to work and manage in close deadline proximity without diminishing quality and safety by properly distributing man power in most efficient way.
- Learn new practices and equipment
- Conduit installation and bends knowledge EMT, IMC, RMC, PVC and the typical practices and codes to complete correctly and securely. Roof mounted, wall mounted, roof to pad transition, trenching, bonding required knowledge.
- Cable tray installation, codes, typical practice knowledge transitions from roof to pad, roof top with attachments, basket tray installation and knowledge
- Ability to build mounting structures from strut for called equipment for a given project.
- Independent, self driven, communicating, moral lifting natural leader.
- Over 25 megawatts installed and 50+ million dollars in management of contracts in duration of company.
Electrical Foreman
Venture Solar
Brooklyn, NY
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Ensured safety compliance by implementing and maintaining OSHA regulations throughout all work processes.
- Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.
- Expedited issue resolution through effective troubleshooting techniques applied to complex electrical problems encountered during projects.
- Minimized errors with thorough review of blueprints, schematics, and project specifications before commencing work onsite.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Optimized resource management through effective procurement of materials and tools for crew members.
- Collaborated with other trades professionals to coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines during large-scale construction projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by staying updated on industry advancements and participating in relevant training programs.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality electrical workmanship that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Enhanced project efficiency by coordinating electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs for commercial and industrial sites.
- Streamlined operations by managing a team of electricians, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Reduced downtime with prompt troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems in critical situations.
- Worked on various high-rise commercial and residential projects to rough, rehabilitate, and maintain electrical systems.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Mitigated risks associated with electrical hazards through rigorous implementation of safety protocols at every job site.
- Generated progress reports for clients and coordinated to make determinations on adjusted time and cost requirements.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and clear communication regarding project progress.
Lead Electrician
New Generation Power
Hoboken, NJ
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Started as an installer, quickly within the first month was doing electrical work and out working the existing members of the team to which I saw fast progression and my first set of responsibilities of others.
- Daily learning the job start to finish, schematic reading to snapping red lines, racking, module installation, module wiring, photovoltaic wire pulls, DC, AC wire pulls and terminations. Equipment mounting, cable tray installation, conduit installation, pad work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent documentation practices and ongoing education on code updates.
Education
EEST Electrical And Electronic System Technician - Electrical
Lincoln Technical Institute
Union, NJ11.2015
High School Diploma -
Country Prep. High School
Jersey City, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Natural initiative
- Caring
- High sense of pride, not ego
- Electrical system knowledge
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical systems installation
- Work site safety
- Electrical Maintenance
- Safety Regulations
- Electrical Installations
- Commercial project expertise
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Electrical diagnostics
- Equipment Maintenance
- OSHA Standards
- OSHA Requirements
- Hazard mitigation
- State and local codes
- Crew Leadership
- Installation scheduling
- Material Procurement
- Codes Compliance
- Power Tool Operation
- Task Delegation
- Technical training
- Policy Enforcement
- Equipment Calibration
- Safety Protocols
- Workforce Planning
- Delegation
- Technical Writing
- Electrical systems analysis
- Electrical codes
- Mechanical tools maintenance
- Contractor conflict mediation
- Vendor engagement
- Labor and material estimates
- Cable replacements
- Safety awareness and reporting
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Effective Communication
- Lockout and Tagout
- Employee Management
- Construction safety
- Worker Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Job Planning
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Decision-Making
- Assignment Delegation
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control and Integrity
- Site Inspection
- Stress Tolerance
- Field Inspection
- Risk Mitigation
- Inventory Management
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Team Leadership
- Employee Training
- Facilities Maintenance
- Schedule oversight
- Site Maintenance
- Word Processing
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Repair
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Procedure Planning
- Relationship Building
- Following Instructions
- Presentation Skills
- Materials Estimation
- Supply Ordering
- Subcontractor Management
- Specifications Conformance
- Resource Allocation
- Repair Coordination
- Heavy equipment operations
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Safe Operating Procedures
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Pfister Energy
06.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman
Venture Solar
12.2018 - 06.2023
Lead Electrician
New Generation Power
04.2016 - 10.2018
EEST Electrical And Electronic System Technician - Electrical
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Country Prep. High School