Brennen E Chavez has over 5 years of experience leading construction crews of up to 25 installers on large photovoltaic projects. He is experienced in construction management, safety planning and regulations, scheduling subcontractors, and handling relevant paperwork. Chavez values pre-planning projects to avoid delays, budget issues, and safety incidents. He has acquired NABCEP Installer and Technical Sales certificates and contributes significantly to photovoltaic capacity installation and design.

1. Brennen E Chavez
I am a leader experienced in construction management with great
communication and personal skills. I have acquired my NABCEP Installers and
Technical Sales Certificates and have the highest attention to detail when it comes to
safety. I have been responsible for leading crews of up to 25 installers on large
photovoltaic projects while overseeing sub contractors and handling relevant
paperwork for five years. I strongly value pre-planning and thinking ahead of every
situation to avoid delays, budgeting mistakes, and safety incidents.
Experience
Construction Supervisor – US Light Energy – Latham NY –
March 2015-December 2015
o Responsible for all construction performed by installation crews.
o In charge of safety regulations and records in the field.
o Scheduling and overseeing sub contractor work.
o Creating and implementing documentation and paperwork
regarding installation crews and inventory.
o Consulting with Project Manager and Planning Team to
effectively execute projects.
o Developing On-site customer and sub-contractor relations.
o Assisting sales team with answers to customer technical
questions.
o Maintaining and updating safe practices and procedures.
o Assisting Project Manager with effective scheduling and
timelines.
o Contributed significantly to the installation and design of over
15mW of photovoltaic capacity.
Crew Leader – US Light Energy – Latham NY – January 2012-February 2015
o Taught and led crews how to professionally install several
different types of solar arrays.
o Provided rough as-built drawings of projects upon completion.
o Kept an inventory of materials used for each project.
o Helped plan and design projects.
o Engaged and problem-solved with customers and sub-contractors
during projects.
o Coordinated ordering and logistics of materials and equipment
for projects.
o Operated forklift and other hydraulic equipment.
o Contributed to 13.8mW of photovoltaic capacity.

2. Installer – US Light Energy – Latham NY – September 2010-December 2011
o Installed both ground mounted and roof mounted solar arrays
including the mounting components, solar modules, and DC
wiring of module string circuits on a commercial scale.
o Operated forklift and other hydraulic equipment.
o Contributed to 2.6mW of photovoltaic capacity.
Peace Officer/Security Guard – NYRA/Saratoga Race Track – Saratoga Springs NY –
June-August 2008, June-August 2009, June-August 2010
o Responsible for checking badges and regulating personnel and
vehicle entry at a restricted gate.
o Responsible for getting multi-million dollar horses safely across
busy roads.
o Assisted patrons with problems or issues.
o Traffic duty.
Back End Clerk – Hoffman’s Carwash – Clifton Park – December 2009-June 2010
o Dealt with customers concerns and questions.
o Checked costumer receipts for services paid for.
o Drove out costumer vehicles from wash tunnel to bays.
o Counted tips with manager.
Warehousing and Measurements – David Louis Floor Covering – Schenectady NY –
June-September 2006, June-September 2007
o Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with forklift.
o Measured, cut and labeled carpet.
o Measured floors for jobs.
o Organizing and cleaning of facility.
Education/Certifications
• NABCEP Photovoltaic Installer
• NABCEP Technical Sales Certification
• OSHA 30
• NEC Training
• PV Basics , Entry level, and Advanced Corse
• Forklift and hydraulic lift Certification
• NYS High School Regents Diploma with Honors