Chemical Engineering Engineer

JEFFREY R. CATARATA

No. * Lt. L. Roque St. Tugatog, Malabon City, Philippines

Mobile no.+63-916*******

Residence no. (02)82886366

E-mail address: ************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Has significant professional experiences in the field of Chemical Engineering and extensive work background in transactions with government regulatory agencies and wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance. EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:

OTV Philippine Branch

6

th

Floor Salustiana D. Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas St. Makati City, Philippines

(March 6, 2012 – October 10, 2020)

Document Controller/Pollution Control Officer

Served as authorized representative for company and client concerning transactions with government regulatory agencies(DENR, LLDA, PNP, PDEA, FDA, City/Municipal Health Office, City/Municipal Engineering Office) for license and permit requirements related to treatment plant operations and building facilities.

Prepared and submitted chemical consumption and self-monitoring reports to concerned regulatory agencies according to submission schedule and as license/permit compliance requirement

Coordinated with client representative to ensure compliance of other license/permit requirements(renewal applications, generator set emission testing, hazardous waste hauling, etc.)

Updated and sent electronic daily compliance record to clients and concerned plant operation personnel

Previous responsibilities

Sewage Treatment Plant(STP) Manager

Was in charge of overall operation and maintenance of client’s STP facility

Supervised STP operators in controlling and monitoring the plant’s equipment, related facilities and process operation

Performed necessary control and adjustment for maintenance of operational parameters(influent and effluent flow rates, dissolved oxygen, nitrate readings, etc.)

Conducted planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance works

Coordinated with client for updates on plant operation and process control

Managed the proper handling, storage and usage of chemicals and maintained upkeep of plant premises

Oversaw the collection of samples for internal analysis and submission to external laboratory

Prepared monthly process operation reports for submission to client Singapore Dai-ichi Pte Ltd.

55 Yishun Industrial Park A, Singapore 768728

(September 27 – December 3, 2010)

Assistant Engineer

Conducted monitoring and maintenance of chemical wastewater treatment

(Polymer Flocculation) facility and De-ionized Water system; activities included regular refilling of polymers and chemicals, regeneration of DI water used for production and transferring of acid and alkaline wastes to designated containers for collection by licensed contractor

Analyzed wastewater samples using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer(AAS) and Colorimeter units

Performed weekly checking and replacement of cathode rollers at plating production line

Assisted PUB personnel in spot inspection and sampling at wastewater treatment plant

Prepared and submitted monthly wastewater pH monitoring report to PUB Eco-System Technologies, Inc.

Unit 15 Starmall Complex, Edsa cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City, Philippines

(June 2006 –July 2010)

Process Engineer

Conducted field inspection and monitored operational status and other related concerns at different Sewage Treatment Plant(Activated Sludge Process) facilities

Conducted testing and commissioning of newly-operated STP’s

Assisted clients’ Pollution Control Officers(PCO) in the processing and submission of government-required environmental regulatory documents

Performed regular sampling of wastewater effluent at various STP’s

Conducted STP operation and maintenance training for clients’ maintenance personnel when necessary.

Coordinated with PCO’s regarding STP-related matters Yakima Chemical Corporation

491 McArthur Highway, Dalandanan, Valenzuela City, Philippines

(September 2005 – March 2006)

Chemist

Performed formulation and compounding of PVC resin with other corresponding raw materials(ex. plasticizers, stabilizers, colorants, etc.) used for production.

Checked and monitored the individual weights of raw materials used for a particular type of compound prior to batch-mixing.

Did small-scale formulation for the development and improvement of existing compound.

Was responsible for daily production planning and monthly scheduling of workers/operators and raw materials inventory.

Received and inspected incoming raw materials used for production. SGS Philippines, Inc.

2229 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City, Philippines

(March 2004 – April 2005)

Laboratory Analyst

Conducted physical and chemical testing and analysis of treated and/or wastewater samples; specifications include analysis of color pH, acidity, total hardness, chloride, sulfate, cyanide, chemical oxygen demand(COD), etc.

Performed field air sampling on various manufacturing industries when necessary.

Did vitamin and cholesterol extraction from various food samples for liquid and gas chromatographic analysis.

Had minor knowledge regarding the use of high performance liquid chromatograph(HPLC).

Aqua Lab Center

Unit 10 No. 262 Mayon cor. Del Monte and Kanlaon Sts., Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City, Philippines

(July 2002 – February 2004)

Laboratory analyst

Conducted physical and chemical testing and analysis of treated and/or raw drinking water samples, mostly from various retail water stations; specifications include analysis of color, pH, acidity, alkalinity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, etc.

Did potability testing through bacteriological analysis of samples possibly contaminated with coliform and/or heterotrophic bacteria.

Obtained samples from retail water stations and delivered test results when necessary.

Bensan Industries, Inc.

800 Bagbaguin Road, Caloocan City, Philippines

(February 2001 – August 2001)

Laboratory Chemist

Tested and analyzed incoming raw materials and samples from each stage of the operation; specifications include analysis of

%H2O, %acidity(H2

SO4), viscosity, flashpoint, API gravity, etc.

Conducted lab-scale trial blending of produced base oil and additive.

Inspected incoming packaging materials such as drums, plastic bottles, asphalt bags, etc.

Chemical Alloy Corporation

304 J.P. Rizal St. Vergara, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

(October 1999 – January 2000)

Laboratory Analyst

Tested and analyzed incoming raw materials and product samples; specifications include analysis of viscosity, flashpoint, API gravity, pH, TBN(Total Base No.), etc.

Inspected incoming packaging materials such as drums, plastic bottles, cartons, etc.

Conducted random inspection of finished goods at specific product lines.

CRSPI Packaging and Warehousing Corporation/S. C. Johnson & Sons, Inc. 6371 Estrella St. Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, Philippines

(August 1998 – January 1999)

Quality Assurance Controller/Quality Assurance Analyst

Tested and analyzed incoming raw materials and product samples; specifications include analysis of %NV(non-volatiles), pH, specific gravity, viscosity, %acidity(H2SO4

), etc.

Inspected incoming packaging materials such as plastic bottles, cartons, stickers, etc.

Conducted random inspection of finished goods at specific product lines. Government examination passed: November 1996 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination

EDUCATION :

University of Santo Tomas Bachelor of Science in 1990 - 1996 España, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines Chemical Engineering Colegio de San Juan de Letran Secondary School 1986 - 1990 Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Competent in windows based applications(MS Word, Excel and Power Point) Knowledgeable in the use of basic laboratory testing apparatus(pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, etc.)

TRAININGS/SEMINARS ATTENDED:

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers February 21 – 24, 2018 79th PIChE National Convention

(Muntinlupa City, Philippines)

Domestic Trading Corporation November 10, 2017

HACH Instruments Training

(Taguig City, Philippines)

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers February 22 – 25, 2017 78th PIChE National Convention

(Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines)

Aquatreat Environmental Systems, Inc. July 25 – 27, 2016 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and

Wastewater Quality Monitoring

(Mandaluyong City, Philippines)

Environmental Counselors, Inc. August 12 – 15, 2014 Environmental Training Institute

Pollution Control Officers Training Course

(Quezon City, Philippines)

Veolia Environnement Regional Training Program April 22 - 24, 2014 Maintenance Management Part I

(Shanghai, China)

MFI Foundation, Incorporated August 3, 10 and 17, 2013 Preventive Maintenance Systems

(Pasig City, Philippines)

Grundfos Wastewater Product Training July 18, 2013 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

(Makati City, Philippines)

Laguna Lake Development Authority May 16 – 18, 2012 Continuing Environmental Education Program for

Pollution Control Officer Accreditation

(Quezon City, Philippines)

Laguna Lake Development Authority July 23 – 25, 2008 Continuing Environmental Education Program

(Tagaytay City, Philippines)

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Birthday : January 7,1974 Sex : Male

Birthplace : Sta.Cruz, Manila, Philippines Civil Status : Single Height : 5’5” Citizenship : Filipino

Weight : 160 lbs. Religion : Roman Catholic

ASSOCIATION:

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) Accredited National Organization

Professional Regulation Commission

CHARACTER REFERENCES:

Engr. Esmael Magallona

Company name and address: OTV Philippine Branch, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines Position: Assistant Project Manager

Mobile No.: 091********

Engr. Maryjoy Pomperada

Company name and address: OTV Philippine Branch, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines Position: Assistant Project Manager

Tel. No.: 091********

Engr. James Thomas Hansen

Company name and address: Manila Water Company, Inc., Katipunan Ave., Balara, Quezon City, Philippines

Position: Auditing Officer

Tel. Nos.: 091********/093********

I hereby certify to the veracity of the above information. Jeffrey Catarata

Professional Chemical Engineer(Registration No. 0020992) Professional Regulation Commission

Republic of the Philippines

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