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Troy Kostelnik

Port Charlotte,FL

Summary

Over 25 years of experience in the solar industry with a strong background in project management. Excel in team building, leadership, and motivation. Possess exceptional customer relations and relationship-building skills. Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment. Dedicated to utilizing training, monitoring, and morale-building skills to enhance employee engagement and drive performance to new heights.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Services Coordinator

Solar Energy World
09.2022 - Current
  • Started as Site Surveyor
  • Developed service department with Santos Andrade for our Florida branch. Providing a streamlined schedule and 5 star service for our service customers. Becoming FL service manager.
  • Trained service tech in the service department.
  • With Santos Andrade helped Develop and continue to streamline our roof and tree subcontracting processes.
  • Helped to make our Roof and Tree Sub-contracting projects profitable.
  • Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors, and customers.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, leading to improved brand loyalty.
  • Employee of the month February 2024


Crew Leader

Freedom Forever Solar
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.

Lead Installer

Mirasol Solar
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for installation and service of Solar Thermal and electric systems. Lead a crew of 2-5 guys. trained new guys as needed. Pulled and prepped materials for jobs. Pre install site surveys after sales.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
  • Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.

WTP plant operator/mechanic

Manatee County Utilities
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Tested and treated the county water supply at the manatee county water plant. Responsible for making sure water was within all chemical ranges and equipment was running properly. Fixed any equipment which would break down. Coordinate with supervisors and drivers for chemical deliveries. Maintained county water supply 24 hours in 12 hour shifts. Some nights some days. Ran various equipment for water purification, chemical drying and storage.

Project Manager

Solar Direct
04.2014 - 07.2017
  • Installed and serviced Solar thermal and electric systems all over the state of Florida. Coordinated with crews installs of commercial and residential systems up to 50kw.
  • Installed solar car ports.
  • Worked with many contractors to coordinate various aspect of jobs from engineering to the final walkthroughs, O/M manuals, and beyond.
  • Lead and trained crews of up to 8 guys.
  • Trained guys who then went on to run their own crews.
  • Prepped materials and jobs for up to 3 crews at a time.

Project Manager

Sunquest Energy
02.2009 - 04.2014
  • Installed and serviced solar thermal and electric systems all over the United States.
  • Coordinated projects with companies like Johnson controls, PES, and other larger energy effluent companies.
  • Took the job from blue print and managed the project from start to finish. Organizing contractors to do roof work, electrical, concrete and any other subs we needed in the install of the solar systems.
  • Lead project manager in one of the biggest solar thermal projects in the us. Beaumont federal correctional prison. Spent 6 months installing over 200 thermal collectors over 4 buildings.
  • Lead manager on numerous thermal and electric projects in states like, Oregon, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, California, Indiana and more.
  • Installed systems on schools , college universities , prisons, community centers, and private buildings. Working with contractors, managers, school personal, prison guards and more.
  • Also was involved in REREV. Managing and installing energy making systems. Which through ellipticals and a wind inverter helped power the buildings. Many many colleges all over the country which can be looked up online. FSU, James Madison, Oregon State, Drexel, Texas state, Mesa state, and many more.

Installer

Solar Direct
01.2006 - 04.2009
  • Installed and serviced solar thermal systems. Began working and servicing solar electric systems.

Small Business Owner/Operator

T.K. Pool Heating
10.2003 - 04.2007
  • Operated a solar energy company. Sub-contracted with companies all over Florida to install their solar thermal projects.
  • I was the owner / operator managing and running the business with 1-4 employees at a given time to help with installs. All employees were on payroll which I handled as well with all legal paperwork and taxes.

Installer

Good Karma Inc
08.2000 - 04.2003
  • Learned to install and service residential and commercial solar pool heating systems. As well as DHW and Progressive tube systems.

Education

Emt Emt -

MTI
Bradenton, FL
10.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Southeast
Bradenton, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Blueprint reading and implementation
  • Collaborative leadership abilities
  • Field operations
  • Goal setting
  • Team leadership
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Logistics planning
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership skills

Certification

  • Osha 30
  • Ring power telescoping lull
  • Ring power man lift

Timeline

Field Services Coordinator

Solar Energy World
09.2022 - Current

Crew Leader

Freedom Forever Solar
08.2021 - 08.2022

Lead Installer

Mirasol Solar
08.2020 - 08.2021

WTP plant operator/mechanic

Manatee County Utilities
07.2017 - 08.2020

Project Manager

Solar Direct
04.2014 - 07.2017

Project Manager

Sunquest Energy
02.2009 - 04.2014

Installer

Solar Direct
01.2006 - 04.2009

Small Business Owner/Operator

T.K. Pool Heating
10.2003 - 04.2007

Installer

Good Karma Inc
08.2000 - 04.2003

High School Diploma - undefined

Southeast

Emt Emt -

MTI

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