Manager Electrical
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Damian de Caires
Former Electric Engineering Manager, BAM Energy Group
Former Engineering Manager, North America
Centro Solar USA
Former Engineering Manager
The Solar Center Rockaway NJ
138-162 MLK Jr. Blvd Apt 1611A
Newark NJ 07104
E-mail: ***********@**********.***
Goal: Obtain a challenging position, recognizing the need to provide practical un-aided
electrical engineering, consultation and recommendations for electrical construction
activities, balancing the limitations of project budgets and quality. Provide clear
understanding on the NEC, state permitting authorities and utilities demonstrating an
active interest in the field of electrical standards to assure a safe work environment.
Provide guidance of new product development to fit the marketplace development to aide
in success of any company as a market leader. Help assure coordination of contractors
with clear direction to complete projects in a timely fashion. Lead project meetings and
provide feedback to maintain successful inspections and testing through project so that
activities are done correctly the first time.
Education
Currently attending the Mechanics Institute program in Construction
documentation and design.
Associates Electrical Engineering, Mechanics Institute, New York NY 3.9 GPA;
Graduated head of class and received the Thomas D. DeNapoli Post graduate
scholarship award. Graduated June 2011.
Graduated in January, 2004, English Bachelors, Montclair State University, 3.2
GPA average, President’s List Honors;
Electric Engineering Major, New York City Technical College, Brooklyn, NY.
Attended 2 years toward bachelor before switching major.
Skills and Abilities
As the former engineering manager for Centro Solar USA, Mr. de Caires is an
administrator and organizer working in a variety of administrative rolls providing
engineering research, editorial, administrative and support for programs related to sales,
technology development and implementation of solar for commercial, industrial and
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residential projects in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as well as various
locations in the North America such as Arizona, North Carolina and Ontario Canada.
Mr. de Caires personally supervised and prepares plans for over three hundred permit
applications under the supervision of Jim Marx PE who is licensed in 48 States
(California and Alaska exempt) since 2003 when he first started his career in solar energy
development. His career has spanned over 9 MW of residential projects and over 5 MW
of commercial projects. With his experience in power plant design, he has a great deal of
experience in the finer details of the NEC.
Writing Skills
Awarded congressional publication in Poetry’s Elite the best poets of 2000;
Author of US Patent 8,269,374 B2 published Sept 18,2012, solar panel power
management system and method, a new approach to applied science of ecological
sources (solar, wind etc) for construction of more efficient and reliable grid
interactive battery backup electronics;
Co-Author of Forgotten People’s CDC Dine Rebuilding Communities Solar
Electrification and Refrigeration project. Grant application written on behalf of
more than 10,000 people living without access to electricity (on reservation lands)
located on the US mainland.
Worked with NYSunWorks in development of 'The Greenhouse Project' a K
through 12 after care program in science and sustainability which led to twelve
science laboratories primarily located at public schools in NYC.
Research Skills
Perform research;
Analyze and draft documents;
Critical thinking;
Problem solving;
Organizational Development Skills
Experienced administrator responsible for supervision of small office;
Planned and organized conferences and travel itineraries, construction
management and resource strategic planning and management;
Experienced Coordinator and knowledge base in solar technology;
Editing and proof reading electrical drawings;
Multi-tasking;
Confidentiality.
Computer Skills
Autocad, Turbocad, Google earth and sketch up, MS Project;
Sales estimates, solar capacity estimates and proposals using satellite imagery;
Expert in production estimation, Microsoft Word, Excel;
Type 50 wpm.
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Work Experience
June, 2012- Nov,2012 Engineering Manager, BAM Energy Group
Focus on technical feasibility of commercial installs and labor management of Union and
non union commercial endeavors.
June, 2010-November 2011 Engineering Manager, CentroSolar America
Focus on technical feasibility and adapting the electrical and physical design to meet
client demands. Draft project designs and manuals. Developed improved
communication skills for plan set design for beginners new to solar
Supervisor Contact: Kristine Weaver Centro Solar 8350 E. Evans R. Suite E-1
Scottsdale Arizona 85260-3643, 877-***-****
October, 2005-June, 2010 Solar Engineer, The Solar Center NJ
Focus on residential applications, including battery backup, solar domestic hot water,
solar household heating and commercial PV. Aided and supervised drafters, project
managers, construction dept as well as aide to sales. Handled all permit, rebate and
utility interconnection applications as well as system inspections.
Supervisor Contact: Shannon Whitworth, C/O The Solar Center PO BOX 290
Rockaway NJ 07866, 973-***-**** x 111
Commercial Project accomplishments:
Skanska metal shop, Carteret NJ:
500KW roof mounted solar field, utilizing multiple service meters.
Shoprite of Garwood NJ:
300 KW roof mounted solar field, 1,024 solar panels – each fixed to the roof of the store
Shoprite of Wharton NJ:
500 KW roof mounted solar field,
One Block off the Grid, Morris County Campaign:
520KW consisting of 68 residential permits in Morris County NJ- Completed entire
project from point of receiving sales leads, to designing all the projects, permitting,
installation and inspections within six months. After completion the sales firm '1BOG'
said it was the most organized project they had ever seen from any contractor.
H & H Mack Truck, Rockaway NJ:
100KW PV System
Abilities:
Taking Minutes of meetings;
Research and development of organizational structure, Mission, Vision, Guiding
Principles;
Prepare other organizational and process tree documents and communications
under the direction of a licensed PE, officers and board of directors;
Preparation of standardization of design;
Support for construction managers, electricians and inspectors for assurance of
safe and quality installations;
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Support for sales staff in construction estimation and preliminary design;
Support for structural engineering in the understanding and surveying of building
construction for applied calculations in snow and wind loading of solar panels on
rooftop and ground mounted installations;
Support for administration in the application of rebate forms and standards for
authorities across the tri state area;
Support for electrical system troubleshooting for malfunctioning electrical
equipment due to various reasons from mis-wiring, to squirrel damage, to
electronic device failures;
Support for sales staff in understanding the various options in equipment
manufacturers and what each manufacturer has to offer as well as weaknesses in
manufactured product;
Custom design support for one of a kind ground mount and roof mounting
systems, and electrical system designs for commercial electrical distribution
systems;
Electrical Inspections.
Non profit work experience:
The Forgotten People’s Community Development Corporation.
P.O. Box 1661, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Contact: Marsha Monestersky, Program Director: 928-***-****
Responsibilities:
Coalition and partnership with Navajo Nation Council delegates, tribal
organizations and grassroots organizations throughout the Navajo Nation to
achieve their goals for solar electrification in rural communities.
Awards
NABCEP – Nationally Certified Solar Photovoltaic Installer;
Building Performance Institute – Certified Home Auditor for Envelope and Shell
analysis for Thermal losses in buildings;
Laureate for the Thomas Denapoli Scholorship award for Excellence in Electrical
Technology.
US Patent 8,269,374 B2
Professional Organizations
The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesman;
NABCEP;
Pending application with International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
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