Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
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Miguel Orona

Clinton

Summary

Dependable Pile Driver/Foreman with demonstrated skills at handling any role or any type of equipment used in field operations. Detail-oriented, fast learning and hardworking with focus on producing quality work. Prepared to apply expertise in growth-oriented role. My background in Automotive Mechanics has come in handy in furthering my career in the solar industry by allowing me to troubleshoot problems with equipment and promptly repair to keep production going.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pile Driver/Foreman

DC Solar Solutions
09.2023 - 09.2025

My main responsibilities were to insure the team of pile drivers properly installed the foundation for the solar project. i would supervise every step from staging the material to the Q/C of the finished product to ensure they were within engineering specifications.


If we were ever behind i would help the team seeing as i am proficient at every task of the build. This includes the mechanical aspect of the build. Everything from shaking out material to installing tubes then finally installing the solar panels.


Even though my area of expertise is in the foundation i would assist on the build and further my experience in building and running a crew to help complete the build

Machine Operator

RPCS
02.2021 - 03.2023

My included installing the foundation for a solar field. I was involved in every task start to finish. I would off load material trucks, stage the material in the field, install end piles to run elevations, and then installing the rows.


Occasionally i would help the Q/C team in not only fixing the damaged piles but also doing pull test to see if they were withing spec.

Machine Operator

Sun Solar
05.2019 - 09.2020

Operated a Pile Driver, Gayk, to install piles for the foundaton of a solar field.

My work consisted of mainly installing piles but occasionally stage the material, install the end piles and the get the elevations using string line.

Iron Worker/Structural Welder

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Replaced I beams as needed. Worked at a paper mill replacing 20 ton water heaters. Performed rigging as needed. Assisted pipe fitters and scaffold builders in rigging material, equipment and welding as needed.

Machine Operator

Mt Olive pickle co
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked in case up on neck bands machine. Assisted coworkers as needed on different machines.

Laborer

Zachary Construction
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Put up silt fence, assisted machine operator clearing land and done whatever was needed.

Lube Tech/Mechanic

Deacon Jones Auto Group
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • I performed general maintenance on most makes and models of vehicles that came in. Performed NC state inspections. Inspected new and used vehicles prior to being sold. I was also in charge of making sure trash was taken out and work areas were kept clean and organized.

Firewatch/Helper

Day & Zimmermann
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Assisted welders as firewatch and was iron worker helper.

Lube Technician

Performance Ford
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed general maintenance on all vehicles required. Aside from that i was to help the technicians on my free time along with cleaning and taking out trash. While employed i received training to do North Carolina state inspections. Performed minor recalls and received some training/online classes.

Lube tech

Tread Quarters discount tire
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • I done the basics, oil change, tire rotations, flat repairs, etc. First job in the auto field.

Education

Diploma - Automotive technology

Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2013

Skills

  • Welding (3 years)
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Rigging
  • Construction safety
  • Power tool operation
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Automotive mechanic
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Clear communication
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Crew direction
  • Skid steer operation

Certification

Drivers License

OSHA 10

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pile Driver/Foreman

DC Solar Solutions
09.2023 - 09.2025

Machine Operator

RPCS
02.2021 - 03.2023

Machine Operator

Sun Solar
05.2019 - 09.2020

Iron Worker/Structural Welder

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019

Machine Operator

Mt Olive pickle co
08.2018 - 01.2019

Laborer

Zachary Construction
07.2018 - 08.2018

Lube Tech/Mechanic

Deacon Jones Auto Group
06.2017 - 07.2018

Firewatch/Helper

Day & Zimmermann
02.2017 - 06.2017

Lube Technician

Performance Ford
10.2016 - 02.2017

Lube tech

Tread Quarters discount tire
03.2013 - 10.2013

Diploma - Automotive technology

Advanced Technology Institute

Assessments

  • Troubleshooting for Maintenance Technicians — Proficient January 2019
  • Measures a candidate's ability to apply mechanical reasoning when repairing malfunctioning hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/4t85qh-xs7zgtxd9
  • Vehicle Maintenance Skills — Expert January 2019
  • Measures a candidate's knowledge of general vehicle maintenance inspections to complete minor repairs.
  • Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/zz-hvrgigw4ue-5p
  • Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Highly Proficient January 2019
  • Measures a candidate's ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and processes.
  • Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/b-u53qcqwb4-h-zp
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

  • Cell phone: 9103376820
Miguel Orona