Benjamin Patterson

Royal Palm Beach, FL *****

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Professional Summary

Professional Mechanical General Foreman with 6 years’ experience in commercial solar farm installations, heavy equipment operations, and project management. Strategic and forward-thinking leader that has led up to 70-members consisting of installers, operators, and trade workers for the installation of up to 1,200-acre solar farm. Managed project plans, determined schedules, monitoring activities, training workers, implement and studying blueprints, and handled payroll and other operations. Excellent relationship-building leader determined to perform with efficiency and safety through all project challenges. Skills

● Commercial Solar Farms

● Construction Management

● Heavy Equipment Operation

● Blueprint Reading

● Electrical Experience

● Torque Tubes Installation

● Modules Installation

● Wire Installation

● Project Planning

● Conduct Meetings

● Determine Schedules

● Quality Control

Work Experience

Mechanical Foreman 2023 to Present

Blattner Energy

● Planned all phases of installation of the commercial solar farm to include inspection and daily activities for crews.

● Reviewed and studied blueprints to check quality of installation and implement project requirements for the 1,200-acre solar farm.

● Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities, determining schedules, and mentoring team members.

● Demonstrated success in leading crews, planning jobs, and keeping project on schedule.

● Evaluated employees’ strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

● Performed physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.

● Oversee installation of torque tubes, modules, wires, and panels.

● Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. Solar Electrician Apprentice

● Assist team working alongside team members to get job done quickly.

● Developed and maintained relationships with crew.

● Hired and trained new workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.

Solar Foreman

● Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.

● Interviewed and trained new workers.

● Reviewed and studied blueprints.

● Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and Project Manager demands. Certifications and Licenses

Class A CDL 2016 to 2023

OSHA 30