Engineer Solar

GRIFFIN PAYNE

Address: **** ****** **** **, ****** Varina, NC

Cell: 919-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** Experience

Robot Technician – Mechanical / Electrical

Super Droid Robots – 2015-Present

• Test and fabricate custom robots. Primary responsibilities included reading and implementing CAD designs for mechanical installation and wiring of components. CNC Plasma operator, CNC Milling and routing. Operation of CNC brake press. Testing the finished robot prior to packing for shipment.

• Applied solar panels to the Mobile Robot Station.

• Management responsibilities include recruiting and scheduling the internship program, handling incoming orders, and balancing the budget.

• Reference: Paul Hale, Manager and Lead Engineer: 919-***-**** Solar Technician

Sun Dollar Energy – Summer 2019

• Maintained and installed residential solar arrays. Preformed site assessments, racking, electrical, panel installation.

• Planning and permitting for review and approval by local governments. • Financial and Energy load renders on Aurora Solar.

Energy Analysis and Utility Scale Solar Market Research – Spring Semester 2019

For Appalachian State University and Candela Renewables

• Used PVsyst and other tools to analyze and predict energy output based on location, weather, array size and system losses among other factors.

• Assessed states attractiveness for utility scale solar projects based on several factors.

• Created pricing model to help assessment based on state policy and pricing,

• Created and presented a formal report of findings to Candela Renewables and Appalachian State University.

Renewable Energy Design and Installation – Study Abroad

Peru – Summer 2018

• Designed, built, and installed solar powered streetlights in remote areas.

• Wind Assessment in the Sacred Valley.

• Taught at local universities on solar energy, wind energy, and sustainable cooking.

• Learned about Peruvian sustainability and culture.

• Reference: Dr. Jeremey Ferrell and Brent Summerville Education Appalachian State University, Boone N.C. Graduated May 2020

• Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Technology

• Minor: Sustainable Business

• 3.5 GPA

Involvement

Treasurer: Renewable Energy Initiatives

• Handle a balance sheet on excel for over $250,000 annually. Appropriate funding to different renewable energy projects around campus.

• R.E.I- Takes $5 from every student’s tuition and funds renewable projects around campus

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