Joaquin De La Cruz
About Joaquin De La Cruz
Joaquin De La Cruz is a Field Performance Technician 3 at Sunrun, with a strong background in solar energy and extensive experience in residential PV system installation. He has held various roles in the solar industry, including positions at Vivint Solar and Urban Solar, and possesses skills in customer communication and data management.
Work at Sunrun
Currently, Joaquin De La Cruz serves as a Field Performance Technician 3 at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2021 in Lehi, Utah. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of solar energy systems. Prior to this, he worked at Sunrun as a Training Analyst for six months, where he contributed to the training and development of new technicians. His experience at Sunrun builds on his extensive background in the solar industry.
Previous Experience in Solar Industry
Joaquin De La Cruz has a diverse background in the solar industry, having worked at several companies. He was employed at Vivint Solar as a Solar Performance Technician II from 2019 to 2020 and as a Field Trainer/LMS Facilitator from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Foreman at Vivint Solar from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a role as Crew Lead at Urban Solar from 2016 to 2017 and as a PV Installer II at SolarCity from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Skills
Joaquin De La Cruz studied at Indian River State College and earned a High School Diploma in 2009. He possesses strong skills in customer communication, data entry, and truck organization. His technical expertise includes laying out roofs, installing racking, laying modules, and hanging/wiring electrical equipment for residential photovoltaic systems.
Achievements in Solar Performance
During his career, Joaquin De La Cruz achieved a 100% fix/completion rate for over 1000 residential photovoltaic systems within approximately one year. He has also led a crew of 2-4 PV installers as a foreman/crew lead for three years, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and commitment to quality in solar installations.