Lead Solar PV Installer
SunPath Energy Solutions · Phoenix, AZ
Mar, 2022 · Present
Lead 2–4 person crews installing 4–12 kW rooftop PV systems; average 6–8 complete installs per week in peak season.
Mount racking, modules, and microinverters or string inverters; pull DC home runs and coordinate AC interconnection with licensed electricians.
Cut site punch lists and rework by about 30% via pre-install photo checklists and torque-mark standards.
Mentor apprentices on fall protection, ladder safety, and NEC labeling for AHJ walkthroughs.
Solar PV Installer
Desert Peak Solar · Tempe, AZ
Jun, 2019 · Feb, 2022
Installed 200+ residential systems across asphalt shingle, tile, and flat roofs in the East Valley.
Performed flashings and penetrations with manufacturer-approved methods; zero warranty callbacks attributed to roof leaks in the final year.
Used Solmetric and SunEye-style shade analysis and layout apps to hit design kWh within plus or minus 5 percent.
Commissioned microinverter and string-inverter systems, labeled conductors, and prepared clean handoffs for AHJ inspections.
Apprentice Electrician / Helper
Copperstate Electrical Services · Mesa, AZ
Aug, 2017 · May, 2019
Assisted with residential service upgrades and conduit runs supporting PV-ready panels.
Learned lockout/tagout, megger testing basics, and clean wire management on occupied homes.
Staged materials, pulled wire, and kept jobsites tidy so journeymen could finish panel work on schedule.