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Samuel Cuthbertson

Solar Installer
Newport News,VA

Summary

Adaptable Solar Installer knowledgeable about accurately and efficiently preparing sites, installing panels and cleaning up work areas for maximum customer satisfaction. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities and a detail-oriented nature. Looking for a challenging role with room for advancement. Skilled at organizing panels and supplies, planning jobs and updating daily logs. Experienced with installing Enphase solar panel systems. Hardworking professional familiar with installing solar panels on homes. Comfortable working at heights and safely lifting up to 150 pounds. Meticulous and agile installer well versed at solar panel installation in compliance with site assessments and schematics. Identifies installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access and structural integrity for photovoltaic arrays. Works tirelessly under pressure, meets deadlines and delivers exemplary customer service.Listens to customers, understands requirements and pinpoints solutions to technical challenges. Trains newer team members to complete safe and fully functioning installations. Reliable employee seeking full time position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Solar Installer

Ion Solar
Chesepeake, VA
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Installed panels using hand and power tools.
  • Performed minor carpentry work before, during and after panel installations.
  • Ran wires and set up support structures for panels.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans, verified measurements and checked site conditions before installing any panels.
  • Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
  • Demonstrated system functionality performance in start-up, shut-down, normal operation and emergency shut-down processes.
  • Used drawings, schematics and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
  • Configured PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations.
  • Applied weather sealing to array, building or support mechanisms.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices and grounding equipment.
  • Applied weather seal such as pipe flashings and sealants to roof penetrations and structural devices.
  • Worked on various types of roofs to inspect supports, prepare surfaces and install solar mounting devices.
  • Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
  • Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand.

Restaurant Busser

Water Street Grille
Yorktown, VA
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste.
  • Collaborated with team members to address emergent dining room situations and fill gaps in duty schedules.
  • Reset used tables within prescribed timeframes to expedite turnover and increase available dining room space.
  • Assisted with moving tables, chairs and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
  • Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
  • Participated in pre-staging dining rooms for meals, arranging tables according to restaurant policies.
  • Informed restaurant manager of lost customer property to aid in returning mistakenly discarded items.
  • Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins and cleaning spills.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter and kitchen surfaces.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.
  • Resolved and escalated customer issues quickly to uphold strong customer relations standards.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.

Education

High School - General Studies

York High School
Yorktown, VA
09.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

Staging panels

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Timeline

Solar Installer

Ion Solar
07.2022 - 01.2023

Restaurant Busser

Water Street Grille
04.2021 - 07.2022

High School - General Studies

York High School
09.2018 - 06.2021
Samuel CuthbertsonSolar Installer