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Assigned to projects comprising over 415 MW of renewable utility construction. Responsible for leading and managing a team of Quality staff to execute the corporate Quality Management System, facilitated continuous improvement in all company processes, and performed field audits of projects. Reported to Director of Quality.• Assisted in formation and execution of new Utility division of company.• Facilitated the buildout of new Quality team for Utility division.• Initiated the design and implementation of project Work Instructions and a vendor monitoringprogram prior to redirection of the Company.• Facilitated as the Director of Quality after the redirection of the Company.

Assigned to projects comprising over 645 MW of renewable utility construction. Responsible for leading and managing a team of Quality staff to execute the Corporate Quality Plan and facilitate continuous improvement in all company processes. Reported to Director of Quality.• Assisted in formulating the company's future direction and supported tactical initiatives. • Promoted and communicated the Corporate Quality Plan and all associated policies and procedures.• Facilitated and mentored the root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and process improvement teams.• Managed Quality and Continuous Improvement projects by applying knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements and ensure effective implementation.• Monitored and analyzed projects, ensuring that problems were identified and solved as rapidly and efficiently as possible while ensuring continuous improvement.• Served as a mentoring resource on quality matters for Field Quality Managers and Field Engineers.• Reviewed and proposed quality requirements in customer contracts during the proposal stage. • Created and maintained quality system documentation, including procedures, specifications, control plans, inspection templates, and work instructions.• Worked with field staff to identify and issue Quality Alerts, notices of nonconformance and corrective actions.• Read, analyzed and interpreted blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, and government regulations.• Effectively presented information and responded to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public.

Assigned to projects comprising over 240 MW of renewable utility construction. Responsible for the creation and execution of project quality plans for photovoltaic utility construction projects.• Managed a team of over 20 quality professionals including supervisors, foreman, leads, technicians, and administrators. Reported to Director of Quality.• Interfaced directly with developers and owners regarding project challenges and remediation of issues.

NEXTracker / Flex, Global Solar Construction / Field Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Inspector / Auditor.Assigned to projects comprising over 3.1 GW of renewable utility construction. Responsible for ensuring finished product installation is warrantable to contracts.  Building on R&Rs gained from previous employer, was assigned to develop and implement the Quality Plan for the largest tracking PV system in the western hemisphere to-date (Enel Green Power, Mexico, 750 MW) where NEXTracker is GC of mechanical installation.  Implemented advanced knowledge of building codes, manufacturer specifications, industry best practices, and known claim risks, thus improving all quality process aspects.  Successfully surmounted challenges, refined value, and achieved dependable quantitative results on a consistent basis.

Assigned to over 90 Projects comprising 450 MW of renewable utility construction concentrating on civil, mechanical, and electrical construction of photovoltaic power generation facilities throughout the United States and Internationally. Created quality inspection report templates, files, and any/all necessary information on matters related to the quality of the projects; documented the construction processes, audited each stage of construction, and resolved any identified quality deficiencies. • Successfully integrated the Global Quality Plan into the scope-of-work of the Distributed Generation teams.• Chosen to train construction staff and subcontractors in Atacama, Chile with the company Global Quality Plan for a 72 MW project.• Implemented QA/QC standards with budget, safety, and schedule demands of projects, resulting in more successful projects being completed on time and within budget.• Collaborated on the design of a new construction quality assurance structure to systematically identify and eliminate supplier and workmanship defects.• Developed and executed QA/QC training to construction staff.• Validated and approved inspections made by third-party inspectors and companies responsible for civil works, mechanical, and electrical assemblies.

Team member of the transition team for project hand-over to owner (SunEdison). Worked with the construction aspects of a photovoltaic power plant (Ruger site, 10 MW).• Gained hands-on experience in the particulars of solar utility construction including pile driving, rack installation (ATI), solar module installation, and component documentation.

Maintained the integrity of five separate library facilities. Assigned to Special Projects Team within six months to assist with the modernization of the facilities’ structure and technology.• Successfully inspected and arranged any repairs needed for structural, electrical, and plumbing integrity and safety.• Created a cost- and time-saving lighting upgrade proposal which was adopted by the county with measurable results achieved.

Owned and operated a residential remodeling / flooring business.• Developed a reputation that would consistently yield many new contracts via return customers and referrals.