Ricardo Renteria
4078 S Cedar Ave Yuma
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Consistently meets organizational needs through organized practices and effective pressure management. Skilled in enhancing brand reputation by adapting to new challenges and situations.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Technician II
AES Clean Energy Renewables
Dateland
09.2024 - Current
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale solar facilities, enhancing safety and reliability of operations.
- Troubleshot and repaired Sungrow, Hitachi, SMA, Satcon, and EPC central inverters by replacing power stacks, boards, fans, capacitors, and fuses.
- Conducted diagnostics and repairs on 1500 VDC PV systems involving string troubleshooting, Ampt optimizers, harnesses, cable splicing, and terminations.
- Maintained and repaired Nextracker and ATI tracker systems by addressing smart position controllers, motors, encoders, and communication faults.
- Performed substation switching equipment isolation and live-dead-live verification across electrical systems from 34.5 kV.
- Maintained substations and transformers, ensuring optimal performance through thorough inspections and timely servicing of critical components.
- Supported Samsung and Fluence battery systems through equipment isolation, diagnostics, HVAC repairs, and battery management systems support.
- Retrieved SEL relay event reports using diagnostic software to analyze equipment faults and implement effective resolution strategies.
Journeyman Electrician
Mac GC Electric
Yuma
08.2015 - 09.2024
- Achieved Arizona journeyman electrician license by completing an 8,000-hour apprenticeship.
- Executed installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems from 24V to 480V per NEC standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues efficiently and safely.
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and safety regulations.
- Directed electrical crews, cultivating a culture of safety and quality workmanship through effective communication.
- Mentored junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and safety culture.
- Managed electrical installations and maintenance for various facilities throughout Arizona and California.
- Coordinated project timelines and requirements with contractors to ensure alignment and timely completion.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Proficiently conducted testing using multimeters and meggers to diagnose electrical system issues.
Education
Journeyman Electrician - Tempe, AZ
Independent Electrical Contractors
Tempe, AZ07-2021
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
San Luis, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Electrical system installation and maintenance
- Safety management
- Quality assurance
- Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency
- Computer skills
- Planning and organization
- Deadline management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician Apprenticeship
- Quality Control Certification
- SMA Sunny Central K10 Level II
- Sungrow 3600UD
- Hitachi 3L Inverter Level II
- 34.5 Kva Medium Voltage Substation
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30 General Construction
- AED & CPR
- Aerial Lift
- Forklift
Timeline
Solar Technician II
AES Clean Energy Renewables
09.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Mac GC Electric
08.2015 - 09.2024
Journeyman Electrician - Tempe, AZ
Independent Electrical Contractors
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School