Power Distribution Systems

Frederick Van Bergen

Lincoln University, PA610-***-**** ***************@**.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven, innovative Senior Electrical & Instrument and Controls Designer with 35+ years of experience in machine, power, industrial, and military systems. Expertise in Instrumentation, PLC design, power distribution, SCADA systems, and regulatory compliance (ISA, NEC, NEMA, IEEE). Proficient at cable estimating and conduit routing. Skilled in AutoCAD, MicroStation, PDMS, INTOOLS. Six Sigma Certified with strong leadership in training and project management across nuclear, pharmaceutical, petroleum, and chemical industries.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISEInstrumentation & Control:

PLC design, I/O assignments, schematics, hazardous location design

Power Systems & Distribution: MCC systems, VFD installation, high/low voltage system design.

Fiber Optic & Communication: Fiber cabling, SCADA, remote PLC communication via various systems depending on requirements and environments.

Software & Tools: AutoCAD, MicroStation, PDMS, INTOOLS, NAVISWORKS, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Compliance: ISA, NEC, NEMA, IEEE UL 805 standards, instrument installation requirements

Project Leadership: Training, QA/QC, cost estimation, contractor coordination,Puechasing components and instrumentation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Instrument and Controls Designer KBR Wilmington Operations Group 2024 – PresentLead design team in developing high-quality installation packages.

Ensure QA/QC of project documents and compliance with industry standards.

Conduct site visits, assess requirements, and provide design recommendations.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers.

Senior Electrical Designer RPA Engineering 2022 – 2024Designed power, communications, and safety systems for metallurgy facilities.

Provided engineering support for controls upgrades and power distribution modifications.

Optimized designs for functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Electrical Designer Actalent 2020 – 2022

Led electrical design for a mobile kitchen on a Mercedes Sprinter platform.

Developed wiring harness designs, CAN drawings, and PLC I/O assignments.

Ensured compliance with client standards and industry regulations.

Updated a three-roll calendaring system with new controls.

Electrical Engineer Netzsch Premier Technologies 2018 – 2020

Designed electrical controls and PLC systems for industrial milling machines.

Created power and control panel schematics and specified hazardous location components.

Electrical & Controls Designer CSD Engineers LLC 2013 – 2018

Led electrical upgrades for petroleum pumping and conveyance facilities.

Designed new electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.

Instrumentation and Controls Designer DuPont 2007 – 2013

Designed instrumentation systems for chemical and industrial facilities worldwide.

Served as Lead Instrument Designer for Tedlar expansion, leak detection, and monitoring systems. Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions and gather project requirements.

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer BE&K 1995 – 2007

Led multiple projects for Valero, Hercules, DuPont, Zeneca, ICI, Montell, and others.

Designed nuclear, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial power & control systems.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology Pennsylvania State University

Six Sigma Certified

Power CAD Users Group Member

KEY SKILLS & HIGHLIGHTS

35+ years in instrumentation and electrical design across industries

Expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and fiber optic networks

Strong leadership in mentoring, project coordination, and process optimization

Fully proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation\

Fluent in Dutch (technical communication)

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