URIAH OJAN
SOLAREDGE
Irving,IL
8
Certifications
27
years of professional experience
Applied 20+ years of alternative energy and construction experience with commitment to supporting others through high-quality, dependable execution.
Work History
Field Service Engineer
1 Year 4 Months- Diagnosed solar inverter and power optimization faults using multimeters, laptops, and remote monitoring platforms.
- Installed, commissioned, and tested photovoltaic equipment to align with utility and safety requirements.
- Resolved field issues through detailed troubleshooting of communication, wiring, and firmware-related failures.
- Coordinated corrective actions with technical support, warehouse, and logistics teams to restore service quickly.
- Documented service activities, repair findings, and replacement parts in case management systems.
- Trained customers and site personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, and basic fault isolation.
- Inspected sites for code compliance, grounding integrity, and safe system performance before energization.
- Recommended process improvements that reduced repeat failures and improved service response consistency.
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
- Provided expert technical assistance during installation projects, ensuring proper setup and alignment of complex machinery components.
Electrician / Service Manager / Director of Quality & Training -
1 Year 9 Months- Installed and serviced residential Solar and Battery projects throughout the entire Illinois market. Wired in Consumption/Production meters and maintained and monitored a fleet of just under 3,000 residential systems.
- Worked directly with Sales, Customer Service, Funding, Insurance, HR, NEM, Engineering, Materials, Safety and Business Channel Partners to accomplish a variety of tasks.
- Monitored, trained and coached both Internal Teams as well as Subcontractors to ensure 2020 NEC rules were properly being applied at jobsites.
- Created and implemented Safety Protocols and training for all hires.
- Created and implemented SOPs for both office and field tasks.
Low-Voltage Data Technician -
1 Year- Installed structured cables for network improvements, demolition of old electrical displays and equipment, installation of new components, working at heights, safely working around retail sales displays.
Owner/Operator -
4 Years- Managed an Electrical Contracting company specializing in Aerospace, Industrial and Institutional construction.
- Installed for Northrup Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Antelope Valley College and many others.
- Managed Bidding, Marketing, Client Acquisition, Contracts, Design, Ordering, Installation, Close-Out Documents, Payroll, HR, Lien Notices, Bonding, Warranty & Customer Service.
1 Year
- Managed all aspects of the day to day operation of over 100 commercial solar sites. Implemented operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements. Recruited, selected, trained, and managed operating and maintenance staff. Prepared annual operating budgets and periodic status reports. Interfaced and coordinated with local customers and suppliers.
- Procured parts, materials, services, and support resolution of technical issues. Ensured compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities. Provided a high level of professionalism and technical expertise. Performed routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work and made training opportunities out of mistakes.
1 Year
- Effectively communicated with customers, employees, and subcontractors to insure 100% customer satisfaction. Managed budget and schedule goals from project inception through project closeout. Performed risk-analysis / forecasting for projects to minimize the negative impacts. Leveraged knowledge of system delivery milestones to capture reduced costs.
- Responsible for effective oversight, negotiation, and management of multiple trades and subcontractors.
2 Years
- Worked alongside and trained others to maintain, service and operate alternative energy sites for the national solar installers.
- Cross trained across various system platforms to increase productivity in:
- Commercial Rooftop Solar Inspections
- Ground-mounted Solar Inspections
- EV Charging
- Carport Solar Inspections
- Single Axis Tracker Inspections
- Dual Axis Tracker Inspections
- Residential / Utility / Farm / Industrial / Government Solar Customer Care and Support
Lead Instructor for Associates Degree
3 YearsSolar Installer / Auditor / Lead / Electrician / Project Coordinator
3 YearsSolar Data Technician/ Installer
1 YearWebmaster/Laborer/Glazier
1 YearHeavy Equipment Operator / Assistant Superintendent
2 YearsSolar Data Technician Installer
1 YearApprentice Electrician
3 YearsEducation
Lead Instructor for Associates Degree
Skills
Electrical Troubleshooting
Mechanical Problem Solving
Computer Systems Specialist
Smart Home Integrator Current
Transformer Specialist
SCADA Equipment Operation
Training Material Creation
IT Systems Repair
Planning & Execution
Budget Planning Development
Technical Research
Electrical System Design
Forklift Certification Trainer
Aerial List Certification Trainer
CA Journeyman
C10 Electrician
Personal Information
Title: ELECTRICIAN | TECHNICIAN | EDUCATOR
BATTERY BACKUP|SMARTHOME|CONSTRUCTION
MAINTENANCE | REPAIR | SOLAR
Certification
NERC HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION CERTIFIED @ SOLARSTAR BY SUNPOWER
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
SOLAREDGE
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Electrician / Service Manager / Director of Quality & Training -
E*EQUALS SOLAR
03.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Low-Voltage Data Technician -
PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Owner/Operator -
PV ELECTRICAL GROUP INC
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More
SHOREBREAK LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
SUNPOWER BY ENERGY PLUS SOLAR
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
MAXGEN ENERGY SERVICES
01.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Lead Instructor for Associates Degree
University of Antelope Valley
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More
Solar Installer / Auditor / Lead / Electrician / Project Coordinator
SolarCity
01.2009 - 01.2012Read More
Solar Data Technician/ Installer
Clean Power Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Webmaster/Laborer/Glazier
Castle Construction
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator / Assistant Superintendent
Conroy Construction Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
Solar Data Technician Installer
Sun Valley Solar
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More
Apprentice Electrician
Duke’s Electric
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More
University of Antelope Valley
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