Tharindu C

Operations Manager

Primacy Roofing • Teilzeit

Jan 2026 - Present • 9 mos

Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day roofing operations and coordinate active projects. Coordinate customers, sales teams, roofing crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal staff. Support project scheduling, job tracking, follow-ups, and completion planning. Develop SOPs, checklists, workflows, and internal operating procedures. Improve CRM processes for leads, customers, projects, and follow-up activities. Support estimating, documentation, reporting, and operational planning. Monitor project progress and identify scheduling, communication, or operational issues early. Improve communication between sales, operations, field teams, and management. Support workforce coordination, task allocation, performance tracking, and accountability. Assist with business development, customer service, branding, and operational growth. Key Achievements Helped create more structured and organized roofing operations. Improved coordination between sales, office staff, roofing crews, subcontractors, and customers. Developed standardized workflows and checklists to reduce missed tasks and improve consistency. Improved project tracking and follow-up systems for active roofing jobs. Supported implementation and optimization of CRM, scheduling, field documentation, and communication tools. Improved internal reporting and visibility of project status. Helped streamline customer communication from lead stage through project completion. Contributed to process improvements that reduced operational bottlenecks and improved team efficiency. Supported the company’s growth by strengthening operational systems, documentation, and management processes. Applied technical and engineering-based problem-solving skills to improve planning, quality control, and project execution.

Freelance Engineer

Upwork • Vollzeit

Jan 2026 - Present • 9 mos

Electrical Engineer and Engineering Consultant with 14+ years of professional experience in power systems, renewable energy, solar PV, BESS, electrical design, automation, and engineering project management. My freelance work includes: * Solar PV system design for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. * Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sizing, integration, technical evaluation, and system design. * Power system studies using ETAP and PSCAD, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, harmonics, transient stability, and arc-flash studies. * LV/MV electrical design, cable sizing, switchgear selection, protection, grounding, and distribution systems. * Grid interconnection and substation engineering support for 33 kV and 132 kV systems. * Single-line diagrams, system architecture drawings, BOQs, technical schedules, and engineering calculations. * Renewable energy feasibility studies, technical due diligence, and project development support. * Marine electrical and battery power-system design, including inverter/charger, BMS, protection, generator, and solar integration. * Industrial automation, PLC, SCADA, and electrical troubleshooting. * MEP electrical design for buildings, hotels, and industrial facilities. * Tender engineering, technical proposals, specifications, vendor evaluation, and compliance documentation. * Engineering project management, technical coordination, SOP development, and workflow improvement. I work with international clients and focus on technically accurate, practical, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions with clear communication and professional documentation. **Skills:** Electrical Engineering | Solar PV | BESS | ETAP | PSCAD | LV/MV | MEP | SCADA | PLC | SLD | Grid Integration | Renewable Energy

General Manager Engineering

DTRS PRO • Vollzeit

Nov 2025 - Present • 11 mos

Key Responsibilities Manage solar detach and reset projects from initial coordination through completion. Coordinate field crews, customers, roofing contractors, sales teams, and project stakeholders. Review project requirements, solar system information, site conditions, and technical documentation. Support scheduling, workforce planning, job tracking, and project prioritization. Develop and improve SOPs, checklists, workflows, and internal operating procedures. Manage CRM systems and improve lead, project, and customer follow-up processes. Support documentation, reporting, estimating, operational planning, and quality control. Identify project risks, scheduling conflicts, and operational issues before they affect delivery. Support management decisions related to staffing, productivity, customer service, and business growth. Key Achievements Helped establish structured operating procedures for solar detach and reset projects. Improved coordination between office staff, field crews, roofing contractors, and customers. Developed standardized checklists and workflows to reduce missed tasks and improve project consistency. Improved project tracking and scheduling processes to provide better visibility of active jobs. Supported implementation and optimization of business management tools including CRM, project tracking, field documentation, and communication platforms. Helped streamline customer communication and internal follow-up procedures. Contributed to improving operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements. Combined electrical engineering knowledge with operational management to support technically accurate and customer-focused project delivery. Supported a growing U.S.-based solar services operation while working remotely and coordinating teams across different functions.