Waylon Schultz
Solar Technician
Sweeny,TX
Summary
Hardworking Solar Technician bringing 9+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Versatile Solar Technician skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
25
25
Total Years in the Workforce
Work History
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
MillerBros Solar
Guy, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
Commercial Traveling Service Technician
Titan Renewable Inc
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Commercial Solar Technicians are integral members of our installation crews who work in a team environment installing solar arrays on residential/commercial locations
- Installers and their teams ensure accurate and timely solar installations, update Managers on projects and specifics, and utilize best installation and safety practices
- Installers are responsible for ensuring the company's strategies are always the top priority for all installations
- Installers should strive to create a high-performance work environment for all needs
- Work with crew members to complete projects within established policies and procedures
- Read & comprehend building plans for roof & ground mounted arrays
- Assemble the solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetrations, and install all relative mounting equipment etc
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
- Communicate with the install team in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and concerns to the best of your ability
- Electrical Work: Properly crimp and install PV connector ends, install home runs, bend
- EMT, inverter stringing, low voltage (Cat5) installation, DC Combiner box wiring, wire management etc
- General Construction work: using hand tools, measuring, leveling, assembling etc
- Other duties as assigned.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Installer/Electrician
Longhorn Solar
09.2015 - 07.2022
- Installed Solar Systems for two years, then moved into the service field for the last 1.5years
- Responsible for the dispatch of materials pertaining to specified job locations
- Conducted solar panel installations of various solar panel sizes and designs
- Assisted in house calls of various electrical issues and needs
- Loaded all trucks with construction and building materials for all solar installation projects
- Helped stock, clean, and maintain warehouse equipment and content
- Forklift experience
- Complete install documents and service forms in a detailed and timely manner
- Other duties as assigned
- Rodman
Instrument Man
Turner Industries Group, L.L.C
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed layouts for auger pilings
- Completed layout for pilings to be drilled
- Assisted in the layout of the new pipe rack
- Made sure the finished product was in the correct spots and the rack was completelyplumbed
Education
Sweeny High School
No Degree - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK02.2009
Skills
- Skills Used:
- General math and communication skills
- Read blueprints and communicate with different departments
- General Laborer
- Fluor - Oyster Creek, TX
- January 2014 to September 2014
- Responsibilities
- Brushed concrete
- Flagged equipment
- Pumped water
- Kept the job site clean
- Assisted with other crafts when needed such as: iron workers, pipefitters, boilermakers, and
- Concrete
- Deckhand/Engineer
- Texas Crew Boats - Freeport, TX
- February 2012 to October 2013
- Freeport, Texas
- Cleaned the boat on a daily basis
- Performed routine engine room checks
- Provided maintenance and upkeep on the engine room
- Docked and undocked the boat
- Performed the rigging for cargo at the dock and upon arrival to the platform
- Assisted the captain drive the vessel from location to location, as well as learning "the rules of
- The road"
- Rigger
- Kiewit Offshore Services - Ingleside, TX
- July 2010 to January 2012
- Performed the rigging for heavy lifts
- Undid rigging after the lifts
- Assisted with hand signals during lifts and transportation
- Electrician's Apprentice
- Coumbe Electric - Oyster Creek, TX
- Skills Used:
- Worked in Houston Area HEB's: pulled wire, ran conduit, and hung electrical boxes for
- Electrical outlets, and hung overhead Lights
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Monitoring
- Regulatory Standards
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Equipment Functionality
- Inventory Maintenance
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Dismantling
- Equipment Servicing
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Workplace Safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Basic Tools
- Service Tickets
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Additional Information
- Electrician/Service Tech, Willing to relocate anywhere
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
MillerBros Solar
03.2023 - Current
Commercial Traveling Service Technician
Titan Renewable Inc
07.2022 - 03.2023
Installer/Electrician
Longhorn Solar
09.2015 - 07.2022
Instrument Man
Turner Industries Group, L.L.C
10.2014 - 05.2015
Sweeny High School
No Degree - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
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