Andrei-Ovidiu Safta

Personal Profile

 

Practical and safety-conscious Solar PV Installer, Enpal-trained in Germany, with hands-on rooftop Solar PV installation experience and 5+ years of broader technical, maintenance and site-based experience. Hands-on experience in rooftop photovoltaic installation, mounting systems, solar modules, DC cable routing, mechanical fixing, power tools and working at height. Strong maintenance and troubleshooting background, physically fit, reliable and experienced working internationally within technical and installation teams.

 

Core Technical Skills

• Solar PV Installation • Rooftop PV Systems • PV Modules & Mounting Systems • Roof Fixings & Mounting Rails • DC Cabling & PV Connectors • Working at Height • Harness & Rooftop Safety • Hand & Power Tools • Mechanical Installation • Building Maintenance • Fault Finding & Troubleshooting • Health & Safety

Career Summary

Solar PV Installer / Solar Panel Monteur
Period: August 2023 – October 2023
Working: Residential rooftop photovoltaic installations
Company: Enpal, Germany – training completed in Berlin

Main tasks:

• Solar PV installation and rooftop mounting works
• Completed practical Solar Panel Monteur training with Enpal in Berlin, including working at height and rooftop safety.
• Used safety harnesses, ropes and scaffold/access systems for rooftop photovoltaic installation.
• Prepared sketches and installation layouts showing proposed solar panel positions and mounting-system arrangement.
• Installed PV mounting systems on roofs, including mechanical fixing and panel support components.
• Installed and connected photovoltaic modules to create the required module circuit/string arrangement.
• Routed DC cabling from the roof through or around the building to the battery/system connection area.
• Fitted connectors to solar cables and completed cable-management activities associated with the PV installation.
• Used company installation applications to follow the installation process and verify that the system was operational.
• Used hand and power tools for installation, fixing and adjustment activities.
• Completed approximately 20 solar PV installations/projects.
• Received practical first-aid-at-height training, including CPR and casualty recovery using harnesses, ropes or mobile access equipment.

 

Handyman / Maintenance Technician
Period: March 2022 – May 2024
Working: Hotel maintenance – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company: Radisson Blu

Main tasks:

• General building maintenance and technical troubleshooting
• Carried out general property and building maintenance across the hotel.
• Performed light plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Performed light electrical maintenance and basic fault finding within the limits of the role.
• Used practical troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve technical problems.
• Operated and monitored the hotel climate-control system through a computer-based interface.
• Completed painting and general repair works as required.
• Participated in monthly on-call duty for emergency maintenance situations.
• Worked independently and under pressure while maintaining safe and reliable building operation.

Driver / Logistics & Exhibition Stand Installer
Period: June 2025 – December 2025
Working: Germany / Austria / Switzerland – travelling exhibition and fair installations
Company: ShowTime

Main tasks:

• Transport, stand installation, logistics and technical support
• Drove between exhibition and fair locations across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Built and dismantled exhibition stands repeatedly to fixed event deadlines.
• Used power tools for assembly, installation and dismantling activities.
• Carried out basic electrical installation support for stand lighting and multiple power sockets.
• Managed stock records, product counts, restocking and consumables.
• Handled shipping orders and coordinated practical logistics for the team.
• Supervised a colleague and helped ensure the stand was fully operational within the required time-frame.

Delivery Driver
Period: July 2024 – May 2025
Working: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company: Albert Heijn 

Main tasks:

• Scheduled deliveries and customer service
• Delivered products safely and efficiently to customers while working to scheduled delivery times.
• Performed basic quality checks on products and deliveries.
• Handled customer interaction and card-terminal payments.
• Worked independently while maintaining punctuality, reliability and route discipline.

All-Round Logistics Employee
Period: 2017 – 2019
Working: Netherlands
Company: Ingram Micro / Bol.com

Main tasks:

• Warehouse logistics, materials handling and quality control
• Picking, packing, sorting and preparing goods for expedition/despatch.
• Performed quality-control checks on products and orders.
• Handled materials and stock safely in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Worked accurately to productivity targets and operational schedules.

Assistant Manager / Sales
Period: 2021 – 2022
Working: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company: Amsterdam Cheese Museum

Main tasks:

• Stocking and stock control.
• Customer sales and service.
• End-of-day cash counting and quality control.

 

Founder & Owner
Period: November 2016 – 2017
Working: Constanta, Romania
Company: Cleaning Services Ltd

 

Main tasks:

• Operated a small cleaning business with four employees including myself.
• Provided general cleaning, deep cleaning and rug-cleaning services.
• Coordinated staff and day-to-day service delivery.

Kitchen Porter / Delivery Driver
Period: April – October 2016
Working: Edinburgh, UK
Company: Burger Ltd

 

Main tasks:

• Kitchen support duties.
• Delivery driving.
• Part-time employment, approximately 20 hours per week.

Education

Upper Secondary / High School Education – Bucharest, Romania

• Technical College Iuliu Maniu, Bucharest, Romania
• Specialization : mechanics
• Years attended: 2006 – 2011

Professional Training & Qualifications

• Solar Panel Monteur – Enpal, Berlin, Germany – completed August 2023 – practical training, 3 weeks.

• Working at Height / Harness & Rope Safety – Enpal training 

• First Aid / CPR / Casualty Recovery at Height – Enpal training 

• Personal Trainer Certificate

Languages

• Romanian – Native
• English – C1
• Spanish – B1

Additional Information

• Driving Licence: Category B – valid until 07 November 2034.

• IT / Digital Skills: use of smartphone applications, company installation apps, digital troubleshooting and computer-based building climate-control systems.

Practical Skills: solar installation, rooftop work, power tools, hand tools, property maintenance, light plumbing, light electrical maintenance, painting/decorating, furniture/stand assembly, loading and materials handling.

Personal Strengths: reliable, disciplined, physically fit, fast learner, practical problem solver, safety-conscious, calm under pressure, adaptable, punctual, well organised, good team worker and attentive to detail.

Physical skills: strength and conditioning, mobility, injury prevention, boxing, kickboxing, Kempo and Pankration.

 

Sport & Physical Background

• Kempo – Amato Budokan / Kempo Federation – 2013–2016.
• Competition achievements: Silver Medal – Kempo / Pankration; Bronze Medal – Kempo / Full Kempo.
• Coaching experience: approximately 1 year, including one-to-one training.

 

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