Rudy Arellano
Sulphur Springs,TX
Summary
Lead Solar Technician with comprehensive knowledge in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of solar equipment and substation equipment. Which includes inverters, trackers, solar panels, transformers, feeder breakers, SF6 breakers, and switches. Proven ability to interpret complex blueprints and schematics, ensuring accurate installation of machinery. Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong focus on safety protocols, such as LOTO, switching, and other forms of isolating electrical equipment. Previous impacts include a successful reduction of downtime through proactive, preventive maintenance measures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Solar Technician
Engie North America
Dike, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspections on equipment in solar power plant and substation. Equipment includes: inverters, solar panels, ATI tracking systems, Weather Monitoring stations (WMS), substation and substation equipment.
- Daily access of SCADA, MAXIMO, SAP, and other software systems to document and monitor equipment.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, wiring, and other technical repairs on equipment within the solar power plant and substation.
- Coordination of high voltage switching activities with local utilities and independent system operators.
- Adhere to safety protocols such as conducting Site-Specified orientations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), safety meetings, lock out tag out, equipment grounding, and check for live and dead voltages.
- Adhered to industry regulations and safety standards during all installation processes.
- Performed electrical wiring of solar panels, inverters, and other components.
- Trained personnel on proper use and maintenance of solar equipment.
- Conducted maintenance on solar equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained records detailing installation activities, repairs, inspections.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Supervised daily site operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify and address potential issues.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
- Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
- Communicated with local business owners and community members to facilitate use of resources.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline project execution.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Maintained substation equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
- Participated in emergency response drills to prepare for potential outages or failures.
- Inspected substation equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding substation operations.
- Monitored power system operations for any irregularities or abnormalities.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to detect potential problems before they occur.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment at the site level.
- Isolated defective relays performed repairs and completed adjustments by opening and closing switches.
Crew Foreman
RA Concrete Construction
Sulphur Springs, TX
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Built forms, poured concrete, smoothed, and finished concrete.
- Read blueprints and determine dirt levels using laser level.
B4 S&T Electrician
Oncor Electric Fort Worth Transmissions
Fort Worth, TX
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed maintenance on high and low voltage equipment in substations.
- Performed Switching and Tagging orders to isolate equipment for maintenance.
- Test equipment and record results on Maximo.
- Construction of new Substations and install new equipment.
- Performed Grounding to isolate equipment for maintenance.
Power Plant Operator & Maintenance Internship
Exelon Generations
Fort Worth, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity flows.
- Check equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operation problems.
- Adjusts controls to regulate the flow of power.
- Start or stop generators, turbines, and other equipment as necessary.
- Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
- Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.
- Performs general housekeeping of control room, tool/mechanic shop.
- Followed procedures and work orders according to the specific job.
Education
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technology
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Switching and tagging experience
- Print reading
- Troubleshooting experience
- Writing and testing cables
- Maximo and TOA experience
- Mini excavator operator
- Skid steer operator
- Volt/Ohm meter experience
- Power tool experience
- Forklift certified
- Bucket truck experience
- Solar panel installation
- High voltage safety
- SCADA monitoring
- First aid training
- Electrical wiring
- High voltage operations
- Solar electric equipment
Certification
- Substation Maintenance I
- Substation Maintenance II
- Electrical Safety for Utilities
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety 2024
- OSHA 10 Construction Safety and Health
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- OSHA - OHV (UTV, ATV)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Solar Technician
Engie North America
10.2023 - Current
Crew Foreman
RA Concrete Construction
11.2022 - 02.2024
B4 S&T Electrician
Oncor Electric Fort Worth Transmissions
11.2020 - 11.2022
Power Plant Operator & Maintenance Internship
Exelon Generations
06.2019 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technology
Tyler Junior College