Project Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Sean P. McPherson
POB ****, Breckenridge, CO ****4
*****.*********@*****.***
Relevant Skills and Qualifications
• Proficient in commercial and residential photovoltaic and wind power system design, integration, and installation in grid-tie, backup, and stand-alone applications in harsh environments
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Code, utility interconnections, code compliant electrical installation practices, electrical theory and tradecraft, and OSHA safety requirements
• Excellent leadership skills and a unique ability to relate well with others; useful in sales, business development, design, project implementation, and completion
• Competent in site assessment, technical writing and sales, cost analysis, equipment specification, quality control, system monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Advanced understanding of construction technology, equipment, methods, scheduling, and the application of engineering principles in the field
• Skilled in all MS Office applications, PVWatts, and TurboCAD Designer v18
• NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer – Certificate No. 091209-119, SunPower Associate Level Installer
• Bilingual in Spanish
Experience
July 2004 – December 2011 - Innovative Energy Inc., Breckenridge, CO, Vice President, Project Manager
• Designed, installed, and managed approximately 1.5 megawatts of solar photovoltaic system installations ranging from 1 kilowatt residential to 100 kW commercial systems
• Managed up to 25 employees in 5-6 crews on multiple projects; responsible for entire process of design, engineering, permitting, sub-contracting, installation, commissioning, web-based system monitoring, quality control and customer/supplier relations
• Played key role in business growth, development, and diversification
• Installed, serviced, and integrated residential scale wind turbines up to 3 kW capacity in grid-tie and stand alone applications
Projects of Note
• Town of Breckenridge, CO Solar PPA – 467.04 kW PV system - 2011
o Coordinated the bidding, design, permitting, electrical equipment procurement, installation, web-based monitoring, and sub-contracting for this diversified project distributed over 7 town sites
o Liaised with PPA provider, Town planning, building, finance and facilities departments, and subcontractors to maintain adherence to schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Lake County, CO Solar PPA – 98.4 kW PV system - 2011
o Managed the design, engineering, sub-contracting, and installation with multiple crews distributed across 7 sites
o Collaborated with AC Master Electricians and state inspector to configure utility interconnections
• Broadway Residence, Silverthorne, CO – Hybrid Grid-Tie system with battery/generator backup - 2011
o Performed initial site assessment, system design and installation, and cost breakdown analysis, to implement a grid-tied wind and solar system with backup in the event of total utility failure
May 2002 – September 2003 – Water and Power Inc., San Diego, CA - OEM of Marine Auto-Pilot and Reverse
Osmosis Systems
• Responsible for sales, manufacturing, and construction documents for line of mechanical auto-pilots
• Layout and configuration of custom designed reverse osmosis desalinization systems for US Navy Military Sealift Command Vessels, and private sail and motor yachts
Education
University of California, San Diego – B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2002
Solar Energy International – Advanced Photovoltaic Design Course, 2005
Brooks Engineering PV Design and Installation Workshop - 2008
References Available Upon Request
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