Nick Watson Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, NV, US

San Diego, California, US

We are a leading solar company on a mission to change lives through affordable clean energy, that has been designing and building solar systems since 2001. Our targeted approach is designed to reach those who are actively seeking solar solutions, ensuring that our efforts and resources are focused where they matter most. Our core belief is that by reducing.

Houston, Texas, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Developed the Western Region Operational Structure
• Created Installation Network Partnership
• Hired, trained, and manage field staff ranging from back office operations to Field installations

• Oversee all energy construction related activities
• Build out and manage the Design & Engineering Dept.
• Ensure compliance with all local and federal building codes and safety regulations

• Oversee all construction related activities
• Provide guidance and support for sales team
• Ensure compliance with all local and federal building codes and safety regulations
• Manage/coach local personnel

Relocated to assist Family through a health issue

Austin, Texas, US

• Transferred to Tesla Safety Team during the acquisition of SolarCity
• Oversee the Safety Program for the Commercial Energy Division
• Review company policies and procedures to ensure accuracy

San Mateo, CA, US

• Helped grow commercial volume from ~30mw’s annually to >130mw’s in 2015, and >200mw’s in 2016
• Built out project specialist team to assist in pulling more volume through the project life cycle faster
• Reduced average build costs from $1.87/w to $1.17/w by streamlining processes, and standardizing methods and products
• Restructured commercial interconnections to scale capacity to >500mw per year
• Focused on improving cross-departmental communication

San Diego, CA, US

• Recalibrated the entire operational process in order to create a dynamic and agile platform capable of rapidly scaling up or down in evolving markets with minimal impact to OneRoof Personnel
• Increased installation capacity from 100kw to greater than 12mw per month by developing a professional installation partnership program with localized solar contractors in CA, AZ, HI, MA, and NY
• Increased operations productivity by >100% month over month
• Created a cross-function committee to ensure all departments are represented during processes development and refinement
• Instituted departmental controls, training procedures, and KPIs to measure and reduce operating budget

• Created HelioTek Corporation to offer services to companies without the expertise in the installation field
• Grew the company to 32 employees within the first year, 66 employees at the peak
• Expanded HelioTek to service all of Southern California for project management, installation, and service work
• Developed and created installer training programs to maintain the highest standard of services available
• Provides services to SunPower, BP Solar, Sharp Solar, AAA Solar, The Home Depot, EES, Sungevity, and many others
• Sold company to Internet Communications Systems in May 2014

• Was hired to build out the solar division within AMI Electrical (renamed AAA Solar)
• Mentor, develop and train personnel to optimize on employees strengths, foster growth, enhance teamwork and communication in the solar department
• Member of the Operations Committee along with the President and Consultants to discuss company policy, financial statements, goals, and strategizing on the short and long term vision of the company
• Collaborated with other departments to create budgets and maximize efficiencies in order to increase gross profit

Bakersfield, California, US

• Developed, and wrote course curriculum for design & installation
• Designed, and built training modules, work stations, along with training materials
• Helped certify course for NABCEP Entry Level Exam
• Incorporated OSHA 10 training, and encouraged OSHA 30 continuing education

• Analyzed reports from the installation department, sales department, and monthly financial statements
• Developed & implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency, and reduce corporate expenses
• Synchronized the sales & operations departments to reduce inventory requirements
• Reduced the project cycle by requiring accurate forecast to ensure enough resources for precise scheduling
• Frequently visited job sites to ensure safe practices were followed, proper installation techniques were used, and the project was completed to the highest construction standards