Tyler Hobbs
Coolidge
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solar Technician II, Site Safety Coordinator
Edp Renewables
Coolidge, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots solar energy systems, including photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar thermal systems at a commercial solar plant.
- Trained junior technicians on installation techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development within the team.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and enhancing equipment longevity across multiple sites.
- Led employee safety training, conducted orientation for new hires, and organized safety drills or emergency response plans.
- Perform regular facility and job-site safety audits, review existing policies, and ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Identify potential workplace hazards, develop action plans to eliminate risks, and ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment is available and used correctly.
Store Manager
GNC
Glendale, AZ
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Scheduled and assigned employees to meet operational requirements.
- Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Coached, counseled, and disciplined staff to enhance performance.
- Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Established rapport with customers to identify current and future service requirements.
Pipefitter Apprentice
RK Mechanical
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Reading blueprints
- Installing pipes correctly
- Running tests
- Identifying malfunctioning pipes
- Executed various tasks assigned by supervisors to support team as assigned by supervisors
Door Technician
Precision Carpentry
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Inspected doorways and frames for installation purposes.
- Ensured doors hung appropriately on hinges.
- Installed associated hardware, including locks, keys, and knobs.
- Installed panic bars, door closers, and automatic door closers.
- Cut and measured spaces and doors when necessary.
- Completed installation projects in a timely manner.
Field Technician
OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry
Peoria, AZ
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinates and performs required functions consistent with quality, efficiency, and completion schedules inline with the company's goals and objectives for all cabinet installations.
- Receives and reviews project specifications inspects and assembles materials to meet specifications, performs cabinet installations using detailed written, illustrated, or oral instructions.
- Consistently meets all quality and completion time frame expectations.
- Proactively communicates quality issues and works with the supervisor to communicate and resolve to meet installation deadlines.
- Maintains open and constant communication with the supervisor to report unresolved issues and if expected time frames will not be met.
- Proactively communicates job site conditions and concerns that may, or are, affecting completion schedules.
- Utilizes knowledge, skills, training, and information to achieve peak performance, continuous improvement, and to maintain a positive, productive work environment consistent with the company's goals and objectives.
- Followed all safety procedures to maintain a goal of no accidents or injuries per calendar year.
- Responsible for ensuring all traffic laws are obeyed while driving a company vehicle, to include but not limited to speed limits, defensive/safe driving, and courtesy on the road.
Field Technician
Prevent
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Contract job that lasted the amount of time only for what business' specified
- Installed new doors and windows for business residences, specifically hospitals.
- Central installations involved all door installation and maintenance upkeep on a regular basis.
- Window installation required new installations for windows and daily upkeep for security purposes.
- To uphold the structural integrity and security of the hospital and its patients.
- Measuring and cutting materials to size, using cutting tools for the specifications needed per door and window.
- Reviewing blueprints and permits to determine construction requirements and compliance with building codes
- Emergency repairs on a daily basis to keep the security of the door and windows intact.
Cabinet Installer
Richmond Millwork LLC
Richmond, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Verified on-site and in-shop cabinet and counter top layouts and measurements
- Developed strong rapport with primary construction contractor
- Read and implemented blueprints and CAD drawings
- Coordinated projects with site supervisor and other contractors
- Resolved design issues with architects and construction company
Insurance Agent
USAA
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyze potential client requirements and prepare comprehensive plans that meet individual insurance needs and financial goals
- Apply organization and time management skills when coordinating and responding to inbound telephone and email inquiries
- Consistently meet and exceed agency goals while maintaining an 88% client satisfaction rate
- Research and stay abreast of current insurance regulations to proactively inform clients of policy and fee updates
Damage Controlman Petty Officer Third Class
US Navy
04.2018 - 05.2020
- DC's responsible for damage control to the ship including, ship stability, firefighting, fire prevention, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) warfare defense.
- Instruct personnel in the methods of damage control and CBR defense, and repair damage control equipment and systems.
- AFFF Pump operator maintaining readiness of AFFF pumps. Ensure proper function at all times
- Perform emergency repairs to decks, structures, and hulls by emergency pipe patching, plugging, and shoring.
- Perform maintenance and repair of watertight closures and assorted fittings and perform emergency repairs to piping fittings and fixtures.
- Act as the ship's Fire Marshal and firefighting leaders, and train the ship's company in firefighting, chemical, biological, and radiological defense.
- Maintain security by looking for fire, flooding, and toxic gas hazards
- Use Naval Thermal firefighting thermal imager to find residual hotspots
- Prepare records and reports for critical mission readiness
- Experienced and knowledgeable of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.
- Respond to medical emergencies by administering first aid and triage
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or contractors to preserve order and protect property
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations
- Always performed duties properly and in a safe manner
- Computer literate, experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience in communication, training, teamwork, and leadership with the U.S. Navy
Education
Pre-Physical Therapy (AA) -
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
Skills
- Operating systems
- Blueprint Reading
- Military Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Glass Installation
- Insurance Sales
- Training & Development
- Troubleshooting
- Battery storage systems
- Solar equipment knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Property & Casualty License
- Insurance Producer License
- Class D
- Plumbing Apprentice License
- CPR Certification
- Armed Security License
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Languages
English
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Solar Technician II, Site Safety Coordinator
Edp Renewables
06.2024 - Current
Store Manager
GNC
12.2023 - 06.2024
Pipefitter Apprentice
RK Mechanical
08.2023 - 10.2023
Door Technician
Precision Carpentry
10.2022 - 08.2023
Field Technician
OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry
05.2022 - 10.2022
Field Technician
Prevent
01.2022 - 05.2022
Cabinet Installer
Richmond Millwork LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021
Insurance Agent
USAA
01.2021 - 09.2021
Damage Controlman Petty Officer Third Class
US Navy
04.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
Pre-Physical Therapy (AA) -
Glendale Community College