GroundWork Renewables

2019 - 2021

Solar & Meteorological Infrastructure | Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Context

GroundWork Renewables develops and supports solar and meteorological infrastructure used for utility-scale energy forecasting and performance monitoring. As a Field Technician, I supported calibration, maintenance, and data reliability for a live solar and met tower installation.

Working directly with physical infrastructure strengthened my understanding of how small workflow inefficiencies can affect system reliability and downstream decision-making.

Optimizing Calibration Workflows in the Field

Problem

Calibration and maintenance processes were time-intensive and exposed to environmental constraints, increasing downtime risk and operational variability.

Opportunity

Refine calibration workflows to improve efficiency while maintaining strict safety and data accuracy standards.

My Role & Ownership

I evaluated existing procedures, identified redundant steps, and proposed process refinements that improved workflow consistency in field conditions.

Product & Process Decisions

  • Streamlined calibration sequencing to reduce unnecessary repetition

  • Standardized field documentation to improve traceability

  • Prioritized safety and data integrity while increasing efficiency

Impact

  • Reduced calibration time by approximately 25 percent

  • Maintained compliance with safety and accuracy standards

  • Improved reliability of downstream forecasting data

Capabilities Demonstrated

  • Systems thinking within physical infrastructure environments

  • Process optimization under real-world constraints

  • Data integrity and reliability focus

  • Balancing efficiency with safety and compliance