Denver Payne
Morgantown
Summary
Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Solar Mechanical Lead Technician
Jefferson Energy
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
Quality Technician III
Vanguard Energy Group
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain quality assurance procedures and documentation
- Generated detailed reports documenting test results, deviations from specifications, and recommended corrective actions
- Utilized various testing equipment and tools to perform physical, chemical, and mechanical tests on samples
- Performed quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards
Solar Superintendent
Axis Energy Inc
04.2023 - 10.2024
- EPC Solar Site Superintendent oversee the construction of 2-4 MW solar projects
- Daily reports
- Coordination of multiple subcontractors
- Logistical coordination
- Safety
Site Manager
Hobbs and Sons Renewables
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards of workmanship.
- Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Managed site personnel, assigning tasks based on skill levels and project requirements.
Field Superintendent
RECON Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Over seeing solar sites from start to finish
- Maintain a safe site
- Daily reports
- Logistical coordination
Solar Installer
Powerhome Solar
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Install residential solar systems
Traveling Solar Installer
Recon Corp
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Install solar racking and panels
- Rooftop and ground mounts
- Operate various equipment
Laborer
Aerotek
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Install solar racking and panels
- Rooftop and ground mount
- Lay underground conduit
Laborer
Parks Outdoor Maintenance
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Operate various outdoor power equipment including string trimmer, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, backpack blower, and 72" Z-turn mower
- Remodeling including but not limited to, siding, flooring, decking, flagstone, drywall, etc
Laborer
Mortenson Construction
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Material layout and distribution
- Equipment spotter
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
DeVry University
Online12-2028
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek Senior High School
Trafalgar, INSkills
- Construction inspection
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- Construction management
- Project management
- Construction
- Knowledge of many different equipment including skid-steers, mini-excavators, forklifts, and many more
- High level of attention to detail
- Familiarity with many different styles of solar racking
- Fixed tilt and tracker solar
- OSHA 10 certified
- OSHA 30 certified
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt, 06/24
- OSHA 30, 04/22
- OSHA 10, 01/19
- Driver's License
- Certified Stormwater Inspector, 08/23, 08/28
- NFPA70E for Qualified Person, 02/25
- NFPA70E for Supervisor, 02/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Solar Mechanical Lead Technician
Jefferson Energy
10.2025 - Current
Quality Technician III
Vanguard Energy Group
01.2025 - 04.2025
Solar Superintendent
Axis Energy Inc
04.2023 - 10.2024
Site Manager
Hobbs and Sons Renewables
08.2022 - 02.2023
Field Superintendent
RECON Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2022
Solar Installer
Powerhome Solar
07.2019 - 10.2019
Traveling Solar Installer
Recon Corp
01.2018 - 07.2019
Laborer
Aerotek
10.2017 - 12.2017
Laborer
Parks Outdoor Maintenance
05.2017 - 08.2017
Laborer
Mortenson Construction
08.2016 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Indian Creek Senior High School
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
DeVry University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
Microsoft Office
Interests
Solar Advancement
Travel