Scott Gurney
About Scott Gurney
Scott Gurney serves as the Director of Operations at Ion Solar, overseeing engineering, design, compliance, and site survey functions. He has extensive experience in the solar industry, having held various managerial roles at companies such as Blue Raven Solar and Vivint Solar.
Current Role at Ion Solar
Scott Gurney serves as the Director of Operations at Ion Solar, overseeing Engineering, Design, Compliance, and Site Survey departments. He has held this position since 2020 in Provo, Utah. In his role, Gurney has implemented a continuous improvement management strategy that has significantly enhanced departmental performance. He has also developed a Photovoltaic Design and Engineering process that is essential to Ion Solar's operations.
Previous Experience at Blue Raven Solar
Prior to his current role, Scott Gurney worked at Blue Raven Solar as the Engineering Senior Manager from 2016 to 2019. During his three years in American Fork, Utah, he contributed to engineering operations and team management, enhancing the company's capabilities in solar energy solutions.
Experience at Vivint Solar
Scott Gurney held multiple positions at Vivint Solar, including Senior Manager of Design Operations from 2019 to 2020 and Supervisor of Solar PV Design from 2012 to 2014. In these roles, he focused on improving design processes and operational efficiency within the solar energy sector.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Gurney studied at Utah Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General. His academic journey spanned from 2008 to 2016, providing him with a solid foundation that supports his work in the engineering and design aspects of solar energy.
Achievements in Engineering Operations
At Ion Solar, Scott Gurney has achieved notable operational efficiencies, including reducing labor costs to $0.023 per watt for the engineering department staff. He has also maintained an industry-competitive as-built/installation quality with an error rate below 5% and achieved an 85% same or next day turn-time for engineering operations.