James Johnson

3797 Sherrod Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338

(209) 742-6054 Cell (925) 628-9847

Email:johnsonjames4@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished operations professional with diverse experience in solar construction, automotive, manufacturing (light and heavy)

and service industries. Successful track record with shop start-ups and a reputation for demonstrating strong teamwork, highenergy

work ethic and a commitment to customer service. Succeeds in environments where there is growth and opportunities for

advancement.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Renewable Energy (PV Solar) NABCEP

CHP’s Improvement Program Award for outstanding Quality Maintenance and Repairs.

Highest Operational Performance Rating in the Orange County District during my Tenure.

Highest Quality output of all systems in construction and roofing projects.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SOLAR INDUSTRY

◊ Conducted construction site surveys and safety inspections.

◊ Provided training on personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout tagout procedures and usage on electrical testing equipment.

◊ Developed and scheduled all site safety training, which included harnesses, ladders, hand tools & equipment certification.

◊ Managed array orientation, PV system configuration, racking planning and components installations.

◊ Handled sizing calculations, battery systems and charging controller applications, troubleshooting & maintenance.

◊ Developed and implemented all policies and procedures regarding permits, payroll and personnel.

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

◊ Daily training performed on safety, hazardous material storage and labeling, PPE, pre and final inspections

◊ Operated and maintaining tractors, trucks, busses, vans, auto and construction equipment,

repair, replace, install and overhaul parts from bumper to bumper, diagnostic tune-ups, troubleshooting and

electrical work, brake-air brakes systems, transmissions, front-ends and rear-end work, auto body & paint shop,

fiber-glass repairs, all styles of welding, air conditioning.

◊ Implemented new paperwork and processes to ensure CHP, DOT and EPA inspections passed successfully.

◊ Coordinated scheduling of appointments, creating and tracking repair orders, maintaining fleet and part

inventories.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

◊ Framed drywall, flooring, plumbing, cement work, troubleshooting and electrical work, windows and

doors, roofing, landscaping, tractor work, fabrication of all materials and maintained PPE.

◊ Performed all aspects of construction such as commercial and residential buildings and

built homes, offices, apartments, remodeled bathrooms, kitchens, additions and solar structures.

MANAGEMENT

◊ Directed all new projects and employees safety training, scheduled audio and visual training courses, physical

hands on safety training, usage of PPE, meeting and designed department, policies, procedures, programs and

permits, worked closely with HR, emergency response coordinator, ensure all sites maintain compliance on

documentation, certification for OSHA, EHS, CHP and DOT, daily inspections, identifying surface and root causes.

◊ Scheduled daily work for all employees, risk assessments, direct movement of all hazardous materials and wastes

documentation data and training inspection, vendors on a daily basis.

◊ Managed a budget between five satellite repair shops and nine mobile repair units consisting of mover

250 employees in the northern California and Nevada areas.

◊ Oversee Accounts Receivable/Payable, inventory, warranty work and shipping and receiving,

◊ Oversee all aspects of personnel administration and employee development.

◊ Directed Engineering department designed solar structural and electrical systems

◊ Headed special project on solar structures and systems, cost analysis, and time management, work

closely with vendors and customers, generate productivity reports.

James Johnson

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Earth Wind & Solar

Project Director

J’s Remolding & Consultant

Owner Manager & Worker

Mariposa County Unified School

Bus garage Forman Consultant

Via Trailways Merced Transportation

Journeyman Bus Mechanic

United Parcel Services

Journeyman Mechanic

Solano Truck Center

Service Writer

U-Haul

District Manager

Shop Foreman, Maintenance and Body Shops

EDUCATION:

Baldwin Park High School, 3900 Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park, California

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION:

CPR, AED Universal First Aid

OSHA TRAINING

Occupational Safety and Health Professional, Occupational Safety and Health Manager, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist,

Occupational Safety and Health Trainer (Train-The-Trainer), Safety and Health Committee/Team Leader, Safety and Health

Committee/Team Member, Introduction to Safety Management, Effective Safety Committee Operations, Effective Accident

Investigation, Introduction to OSH Training, Hazard Analysis and Control, Hazard Communication Program, Conducting a Job Hazard

Analysis, Effective Safety Committee Meetings, OSHA 300 Recordkeeping, Personal Protective Equipment, Energy Control Program –

LOTO, Introduction to Ergonomics, Safety Supervision and Leadership, Confined Space Program, Fall Protection Program, Electrical

Safety Basics, Safety Management System Evaluation, Emergency Action Plans, fire Prevention Plans, Fleet Safety Management,

Preventing Workplace Violence, Developing OSH Training, Ergonomics Program Management, Conducting OSH Training,

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management

SOLAR TRAINING

Unitech Education Solar PV Systems (Renewable Energy) Certification, NABCEP, Site Surveyor, Sizing, Permitting, Electrical, Design

PV System and Installation.

AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING

Engine Diagnosing, Air conditioning, Front-end/Rear-end, Electrical Troubleshooting, Brake Systems, Transmissions, Preventative

Maintenance, Auto Body & Finishing.

REFERENCES:

Professional and personal references available upon request.

Expire: 09/17/2015

35788 Hwy 41 Coarsegold, CA 93614

11/2010 to 4/2013

3797 Sherrod Rd. Mariposa, CA 95338

11/2003 to Current

8th & Old Hwy N. Mariposa, CA 95338

11/2008 to 9/2009

300 Grogan Ave., Merced, CA 95241

2008 to 11/2008

657 Forbes Boulevard, So. San Francisco, CA 94080

2003 to 2008

1995 W. Cordelia Road, Fairfield, CA 94534

1/2003 to 12/2003

Locations throughout California 1983 to 2002

REFERENCES

Professional

Dean Antonis: Owner • Cell (408) 605-3185

Ray Landwehr: License Contractor • (530) 902-8711

Nida Yamfang: Engineer • Cell (559) 916-5369

Personal

Wes Mingle: Truck Driver • Home (706) 229-9347 / Cell (706) 537-9321

2158 Holcomb Rd. GA Dalton 30721

David Thompson: Safety Inspector • Cell (909) 238-7561

13477 Windy Grove Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Julio Castillo: Social Worker • Cell (909) 731-2839

1555 Wild Pony Path, San Bernardino, CA 92407