Samuel Partida Email & Phone Number

United States

Plan, coordinate and manage the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to AES Clean Energy facilities and assist the Regional Field Services Manager in planning to meet regional maintenance obligations. Key Responsibilities:• Lead solar PV sites, BESS, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, by applicable safety and environmental obligations - Responsible for the Preventive and Corrective O&M activities assigned to the team.• Working with Regional O&M Manager, provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region's team (typically 4-10 technicians).• Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding- develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed.• Establish and maintain an annual on-call schedule and communicate that schedule as needed to internal and external parties; respond to "after-hours" emergency situations as necessary.• Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation (such as JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.).• Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/ or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications, document through change management system.• As needed, participate in the construction/commissioning of the facilities within the region to ensure a high-quality build, successful commissioning, timely project punch list closeout, and smooth transition of responsibility to the Operations team.• Facilitate effective communication for all activities using phone, email, and other business software such as our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Lancaster, California, United States

Provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region’s growing team.Actively communicate with other regional Field Operations teams and pursue opportunities for collaboration. Participate in strategy development exercises to improve organizational structure, talent retention, general skill level, and resilience.Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality reporting of field service activities.Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.Develop a strategic plan, including budget and headcount, for addressing needs of assets throughout the region.In collaboration with the Maintenance Support team, assist in the integration of new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and facilitate its use for outage and work planning, ticket processing, warehouse materials management and re-ordering, and the tracking of team skills and equipment inspections.Support Field Operations staff in communicating with AES Clean Energy staff and local off-takers and authorities regarding operations and maintenance events on a routine basis through phone calls, emails, and other business software such as our CMMS.Ensure that Team Leads establish and maintain work schedules, including on-call schedules, and communicate those schedules as needed to internal and external parties.Provide safe practice and technical expertise to address specific needs in the field.Find opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field operations.Acquire and retain vendors and third-party contractors as needed to support our plants. Participate in the construction/commissioning of the facilities within the region, working closely with the AES Clean Energy Construction team to ensure a high-quality build, successful commissioning, timely project punch list closeout, and smooth transition of responsibility to the Operations team.

Los Angeles, California, United States

California, United States

• Enforce Sunrun Safety Policy and provide clear leadership to the field on adherence to the policy.• Work with Sunrun cost reduction team to track material and labor costs, and report on progress towards cost reduction goals. Identify cost reduction opportunities and initiatives• Communication and updates with Customers, Sub Contractors, Prime Contractors, Design Professionals• Procurement Logistics• Fill in for Field Construction Management as needed• Drive process improvement and ensure accountability within the field and general operations group• Effectively interface with a wide variety of resources both internally and externally to ensure service delivery that satisfies business strategy and delights customers while driving efficient cost structure• Manage and expand installation operations across multiple regions to achieve business revenue and margin goals. Effectively communicate status and potential bottlenecks are communicated and identified to ensure smooth operations.• Address builder-specific requirements while staying within Sunrun’s operational capabilities• main point of contact for the builder’s construction teams with timely responsiveness and an educational mindset• Ensure that proper working relationships are established and processes and timelines are understood and supported by all parties• Ensure 100% schedule accuracy and adherence• Manage the new vendor on-boarding process for new electrical and roofing subcontractors. This includes review and coordination of all legal documents with the Sunrun legal team, and other relevant paperwork, coordinating with various Sunrun department

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Responsible for the successful implementation of all aspects of project design, engineering, permitting, interconnection and procurement for Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Projects.Assist the sales team in developing bids and technical designs as related to sales activities using AutoCADWork closely with Sales and Engineering to offer best solution for each project.Complete interconnection drawings, single line diagrams, bid sets, construction sets, and as-built drawings in addition to coordinating overflow of engineering with engineering vendors as needed for all solar and battery energy storage projectsWork with utility companies on project coordination.Work with internal Operations team throughout project development and implementation.Communicate with vendors and subcontractors throughout project development and implementation.Monitoring of system performance for completed projectsVisit job sites for project development, installation progress, punch-outs, etc.Attend customer meetings and presentations throughout sales cycle, if necessary.Generate and maintain gantt style project schedules on a bi-weekly basis for active projectsMaintains records, files, controls, procedures to insure management and work production.Engineering experience with solar photovoltaic projectsStrong knowledge of electrical and structural design components and solar equipment manufacturersGood working knowledge of standard utility process for interconnection approval and design requirements.Will provide system design drawings, bids, proposals, and RFIs, and provide support during construction and commissioning.Maintain design and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods and process, improve efficiency of project development and project selection process

Los Angeles, California

Oversee the solar process from site survey to system activation in the regionResponsible to decrease turn-times in the different steps of the processUnderstand the nuances of the different AHJs and utilities within the regionDevelop and train employeesImplement better ways to achieve system activation for customersRealize specific efficiency, quality and financial KPIsImplement and maintain quality standardsBuild and create better relationships with the different AHJs and Utilities in the regionManage the P&L of the office and abide by budgets set forth by the companySolve problems quickly that arise with customers and partnersManage, support, train and develop employees and set them up for successStrategize and implement new processes to decrease operational costs and expensesWork with cross functional teams to ensure best customer experience in the industryDocument SOPs and ensure all jobs and tasks are completed on time with qualityEnsure job sites are cleaner than when the field employee came to the homeAttend training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety

Lancaster, California

Enforce safety standards and OSHA at all timesConduct project pre-construction planningCreate the construction schedule, and determine contractor and labor requirementsServe as primary contact for local permitting officials and inspectorsManage and maintain the construction schedule and two week look-ahead, reporting job status to the Project Manager and Construction ManagerManage and schedule sub-contractor(s), setting goals and timelines for the completion of their tasksProvide documentation of project milestones, enforcing contract provisions for schedule and qualityCoordinate the ordering and delivery of material and equipmentManage relations with site hosts and property ownersMaintain all sites free from hazards and debris, and ensure complete site cleanliness and quality installation during construction and at the end of each jobEnsure that all closeout activities are completeThe collection and compilation of close-out documentation.

Lancaster, California

Responsibilities:• Understand and practice safety regulations and work procedures.• Perform testing/troubleshooting of solar equipment and systems with guidance from supervisor.• Perform preventative maintenance and repair with little to no guidance on electrical systems or solar equipment/systems.• Work on-call on the assigned solar plants.

United States

Responsible for the day to day operation of 579MW PV Power Plant . Responsibilities:Ensure the Safety of Sub-contractors and Plant personal.Create and Issue LOTO for Sub-contractors and Plant personal.Create Sub-station switching ordersSubmit Outage request to SCE Real time desk/CAISOCreate and Implement Site Specific Qualification Training programOperating Integrated SCADA system, and all other plant SCADA systems used in monitoring and controlling plant operations.Ensure compliance to all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies Record operation actions taken during shift in operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms.Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation including maximizing generation and operate facility within all applicable permitsRespond to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency.Visually monitor and read parameters, data points, and sensor outputs at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and to detect faults and malfunctionsResponsibility for observing the quality and safety of a contractor performing PV System Technician maintenance and commissioning type work.

Participate in required training programsConduct safety meetingsPerform daily safety evaluation of working conditionsUse and ensure the proper safety equipment for safe installation practicesMaintain advanced knowledge of code and be the "go-to" electrician in the branchInstall with the highest level of craftsmanship and workmanshipCheck on progress of installers every hour throughout the installation to ensure that installer are installing correctlyIncrease installation efficiency/productivityFollow instructions of the Branch Construction ManagerEnsure installation vehicle has all materials, tools, and equipment to perform job safely and efficientlyFollow Construction Job Flow ProceduresResponsible for all aspects of the safety, quality, and efficiency of the installationPerform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead InstallerPerform service calls when necessaryDevelop a strong working relationship between installation team and membersMaintain consistent and appropriate interface with customer throughout construction phasePerform weekly vehicle inspection for proper tire pressures, oil level, working lights, etc...Obtain customer payments and give payment to Construction or Project ManagerEnsure accuracy of your own and installers time sheet'sEnsure all paperwork is turned in by required deadlinesControl materials to and from the jobProvide construct-ability feedback to engineeringMaintain excellent lines of communication

Responsibilities• Performing required preventive maintenance activities on commercial inverters to maintain warranty coverage• Responding to corrective maintenance cases on both commercial and residential PV systems. Includes troubleshooting, testing, repairing activities and updating online case logs accurately• Attending and demonstrating outstanding performance at multiple inverter training schools• Working safely and in accordance with SolarCity and industry standard safety requirements• Report writing, where required, to comply with deliverables in commercial O&M contracts• Working closely with members of the Operations Engineering Systems Reliability team to respond to open case directions and provide data where requested• Prioritizing conflicting work requests and escalations• Working with customers unhappy with the performance or functionality of their systems• Ensuring the vehicle, tooling, electronics, software, and company property issued are accounted for and taken care of• Working with the electric vehicle charging station teams and understanding the systems and installation requirements• Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of the SolarCity Field Service team

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsibilities:•Supervise, train, and review field personnel.•Interpret specifications and identify changes in the scope of work in order to plan and execute work procedures and coordinate crews and various phases of construction.•Develop and maintain business relationships with subcontractors, clients/owners, general contractors, and inspectors.•Effectively manage a crew of employees while maintaining quality of work on a consistent basis.•Coordinate with Project Superintendent and other subcontractors to ensure that material and manpower are assigned appropriately so that each project runs smoothly and hits its milestones without unnecessary delays.•Ensure company quality control, safety and security standards, and customer expectations are being met or exceeded.