Nicholas P. George
**** ***** *** *. ** Cajon, CA 92021
Cell: 619-***-**** – **************@*****.***
Professional Summary
8+ years’ experience leading crews in commercial and residential solar thermal and PV systems using pitched roof, flat roof, and ground applications. Inspected existing systems, troubleshot and repaired systems with customers regarding installations, sales, and upgrades. 18+ years of construction management with hands-on experience in all facets of residential and commercial construction, including remodeling and renovations. Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery to complete construction projects according to client specifications and meeting code requirements. Successful in completing difficult projects on schedule with consistent follow through on all instructions.
Skills
• Managing crew in solar thermal panel
installation
• Responsible for installing solar
panels for commercial & residential
• Review installation plans
• Inspect completed jobs
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Understand building codes &
complete installations
• Inventory management
• Safety management
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Site maintenance
• Preparing layouts and erecting
frameworks
• Inspection of job sites
• Remodels & restorations
• Planning
• Job estimation
• Employee scheduling
• Customer service-oriented
• Plumbing
• Deadline-oriented
• Dependable
• Excellent attendance
• Conflict resolution
• Efficient multi-tasker
Work History
08/2014 to current
General Foreman
California Solar Thermal – 6142 Nancy Ridge Dr. San Diego, CA 92121 Under the general direction of the business owner, I lead crews to performed routine installation, maintenance, and repairs to restore solar thermal and PV systems to baseline operating conditions and apply labels to system components as required. Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment. Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and procedures to thermal system owners.
01/2012 to 08/2014
Foreman
Sun Up Energy – 2901 E Alejo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 Under the general direction of the business owner I installed solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate material perception methods. Nicholas P. George
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Installed monitoring system components, like flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes. Tested operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems. 03/2011 to 12/2011
Journeyman
NRG Building and Consulting –9581 Labrador Ln. El Cajon, CA 92021 Built custom houses, and set manufactured and modular homes. Completed hands-on construction, with preparation of foundations, including layouts, steel, forms and block. Operated heavy equipment, containing a Bobcat, Skid-Steer, and Mini-Excavator to complete finish work including, siding, roofing, painting, drywall and flooring.
11/2008 to 03/2011
Journeyman/Foreman
GJ Fletcher Construction – 24680 Viejas Grade Rd. Descanso, CA 91916 Performed remodels on kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, including additions, framing of custom barns, workshops and decks. Completed maintenance and service repairs on housing units for property managers and replaced pure systems and metal roofs on mobile homes. 05/2004 to 11/2008
Laborer/Apprentice
McGuffie’s Engineering – 1674 Buckman Springs Rd. Campo, CA 91906 Under the supervision of the business owner I set pre-manufactured homes, installed septic systems, general landscaping and irrigation. Completed hands-on construction, including framing, electrical, underground utilities, roofing and inspections. 04/2000 to 05/2004
Plumber
DG Plumbing – 206 Greenfield Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 Installed new construction plumbing on track and custom homes. Completed underground plumbing for waste systems and installed top-out plumbing, including sweating coppers, waste systems, and gas lines according to isometric plans. Completed all finish plumbing, including installations of toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, garbage disposals, water heaters, dishwashers, and jacuzzi tubs. Certifications
2000-2004
Certified Applicator:
Aqua Pex
1998-2000
Certified installation:
Torchdown Roof Systems