Matthew Blench, PMP

Project Manager at Borrego Solar Systems
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(386) 825-5501
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San Diego, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)
    Procore Technologies
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • PV Installation Profesional
    NABCEP: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®
    Project Management Institute
    Jul, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Residental Electrician
    CA Dept. of Industrial Relations
    Jul, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • NABCEP Entry Level
    NABCEP: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
  • Secret Security Clearance
    CTC/US Department of State

Experience

  • Borrego
    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      Project manager for the following systems: 3MW green field fixed tilt ground mount in Novato, CA for IPP. 3 site DSA school district, 300-500KW each, ground mount and shade structure system in Dos Palos CA. 2.5MW roof mount for native tribe gaming casino in Rohnert Park, CA 1.3MW green field single axis tracker in Byron, CA for IPP. Assisted in some capacity on half a dozen other projects. Project manager for the following systems: 3MW green field fixed tilt ground mount in Novato, CA for IPP. 3 site DSA school district, 300-500KW each, ground mount and shade structure system in Dos Palos CA. 2.5MW roof mount for native tribe gaming casino in Rohnert Park, CA 1.3MW green field single axis tracker in Byron, CA for IPP. Assisted in some capacity on half a dozen other projects.

  • US Army
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Engineering Officer (Reservist)
      • Oct 2002 - Present

      Providing site recon, evaluation, project design and construction oversight for US military construction projects. Providing site recon, evaluation, project design and construction oversight for US military construction projects.

  • REC Solar
    • United States
    • Renewables & Environment
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

      Managed the Eastern Municipal Water District Project in the Inland Empire, CA. 5 sites between 2 & 5 MW ea. Fix tilt ground mount projects. Managed the Eastern Municipal Water District Project in the Inland Empire, CA. 5 sites between 2 & 5 MW ea. Fix tilt ground mount projects.

  • Tesla
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Nov 2016 - May 2019

      Project management for commercial solar and battery storage projects. Moreno Valley Low income apartment building: 800KW, rooftop and shade structure project. Palm Springs Convention Center: 1MW rooftop project. Honda USA HQ in Torrance CA: 3.5MW rooftop solar & 1.2MW ESS project Ocean View ES: 500KW ground mount in Oxnard, CA IFLY Oceanside: 1MW stand alone ESS. Walnut Valley USD: 5 DSA sites & District Office, 300KW - 1.5MW each, 2 sites including 500KW of ESS in Diamond Bar, CA Show less

  • SolarCity
    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Commercial Project Manager
      • Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

      Managed commercial solar and battery storage projects.

    • Commercial Construction Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

      On site manager for commercial solar construction projects. My responsibilities include:-Mobilizing construction site-Designing and monitoring site safety plan and implementation-Addressing customer concerns during construction-Managing all materials and work forces-Coordinating with supply and procurement to ensure all materials are correct and delivered to the site on time-Coordinating with all subcontractors and workforces -Coordinating with design to ensure project is built to plan and design changes are addressed correctly and quickly-Coordinating with all applicable AHJs to ensure project is code compliant-Coordinate with subcontractors and in house O&M team to ensure systems is commissioned, and monitoring is reporting correctly-Recording and reporting all documentation pertaining to build-Site demobilization Show less

  • Sullivan Solar Power
    • United States
    • Solar Electric Power Generation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Residential Construction Foreman
      • Nov 2011 - Mar 2015

      I oversee the entire construction process from training and directing a team of up to five personnel, managing, accounting for and inventorying tooling and material, and managing construction schedules. I am experienced in coordinating multiple parties and moving parts to ensure projects get completed on time. It is my responsibility to ensure that the project is constructed and completed to the highest standard, on time, in accordance with NEC code, per manufacturer specifications and to plan. Annually, I manage approximately $2.4 million worth of projects. Show less

  • REC Solar
    • United States
    • Renewables & Environment
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Lead Solar Installer
      • Nov 2010 - May 2011

      At REC Solar we deal with your typical grid tied, residential and light commercial PV systems. My primary responsibilities as an installer include assessing the site where the array is to be located, laying out the array as per the engineering plans while making modification for any of the multitude of unexpected circumstances that we may encounter, and ensuring that the array is constructed in at a timely pace and to the highest standard. While with REC I have worked on various types of projects such as; residential roof and ground mounted systems, light commercial (10-30kw) systems, medium commercial (100-200kw) systems, Emphase inverter systems, and Tigo energy systems. Show less

  • SunPower Corporation
    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Solar Installer
      • Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

      Many residential homes and buildings are offering solar as either an option or a standard feature on the new homes that they are constructing. My team receives the system layout and specifications and is responsible for the entire construction of the system, which is done in three stages. First we wire the home, second the solar tiles are installed on the roof, and third we install the disconnects, inverters and meters. The final product is a brand new home with a solar system integrated into the structure. We are responsible for the entire process from receiving the drawings and materials to the final connection and powering up the array and any trouble shooting that may need to be done along the way. Show less

Education

  • California State University, Chico
    BA, International Business in the Pacific Rim
    2004 - 2008
  • US Army Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course
    Certificate, Engineering
    2016 - 2017
  • US Army Officer Candidate School
    Commission, Leadership
    2016 - 2016
  • Mira Costa College
    NABCEP & ETA Entry Level Certificate, Solar Photovoltaics
    2009 - 2009
  • U.S. Army Warrior Leadership School. Camp Williams.
    Certificate, Leadership
    2006 - 2006

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