Cesar Berdan R.S.E.
****E, *** - * Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 2T9
Cell: 587-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
A highly resourceful and safety conscious Electrician with 22 years international “hands-on” experience in various electrical systems combined with high level of mechanical aptitude. Conversant with Electrical Systems and Schematics, Instrumentation Control Systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems, Motor Control Systems, Switchboard Control, HVAC Control, Fire Alarm Systems, PLC and the Canadian Electrical Code.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M. A. STEEL FOUNDRY LTD. Nov. 2017 – Apr. 2019
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Troubleshoot malfunctioning pneumatic and hydraulic solenoid valve
Installed wiring for instrumentation equipment and lighting
Troubleshoot malfunctioning motor control
Diagnosed earth fault and replaced grounded cable
Replaced busted HID halogen lamp including ballast
Replaced defective emergency stop push buttons on JIB Cranes
Diagnosed and renewed broken cable for motor control
Diagnosed and repaired malfunctioning of overhead crane
Renewed defective floodlights with new fixtures
Repaired defective roll-over machine
Laid-out cables and installed starter panel for additional air compressor
Replaced defective thermal overload relay on shake up motor control
Updated maintenance records for machineries
Replaced defective contactor on overhead crane
Installed newly rewound motor for circulating pump
Replaced malfunctioning selector switch on motor control
Laid-out electrical conduits and cables for new mold handling equipment including crane
Installed new mold handling equipment
Troubleshoot malfunctioning HVAC system
Troubleshoot malfunctioning overhead crane control
Troubleshoot various faults on PLC component and VFD of various motor control
Installed and wired new Allen Bradley PLC control system for sand transporter
Utilized hand tools to install brackets and electrical fittings
WESTECH INDUSTRIAL LTD. Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2017
Electrician
Fabricated and installed bracket supports for cable trays, lighting fixtures, and instruments
Laid-out cables on cable trays
Installed grounding and bonding cables for cable trays and electrical equipment
Installed wiring for instrumentation equipment and lighting
BW SHIPPING MANAGERS (PHILS.) LTD. Jan. 2000 - Jun. 2014
ACOMARIT SHIPMANAGEMENT (PHILS.) INC. Aug. 1996 - Oct. 1999
PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE CARRIERS INC. Aug. 1993 - May 1996
PHILGRESCAN SHIPPING INC. Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1992
Marine Maintenance Electrician for all above companies
Jobs and responsibilities include but is not limited to the following:
Diagnosed malfunctioning system and corrected the problems
Recommended improvements to equipment and process
Performed preventive maintenance on machinery including:
-Repair of motors and pumps (bearings and parts replacement)
-Maintenance and repair of motor contactors (MCC and switchboard)
-Repair of electric appliances such as washing machine, drier and dishwasher
Performed installation, repair and preventive maintenance of electrical system including:
-Elevator control
-Fire alarm system
-Overhead crane
-Motor and motor control
-Pneumatic and hydraulic control
-Emergency battery
-PLC, DCS, and HMI system
Utilized pressure and temperature calibrating equipment to calibrate and maintain proper function of machinery including:
-Alarm, instrumentation and control system
-Generator and switchboard (main and emergency)
-Air compressor
-Boiler control system
-Turbine pump control system
-HVAC control system
Assisted fellow engineers in solving various electrical and mechanical problems
Maintained and updated records of equipment including motor insulation resistance test
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Journeyman Electrician (Certified – with Red Seal) 2017
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Alberta)
Other Certifications
AIP Safety Ltd.
H2S Alive 2017
OSSA Fall Protection 2017
Electrician Upgrading & Certification Training Program 2016 - 2017
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) / (SAIT)
Canadian Electrical Code
Programmable Logic Control (PLC I and PLC II)
Fire Alarm System Installation
Standard First Aid / CPR
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Occupational Hazards and Safety
Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-09)
Safety Awareness
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (Auto-CADD) 2016
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) 2010
Electro-Pneumatics 2009
Industrial AC Motor Control 1991
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 1988
FEATI University,
Manila, Philippines