CURRICULUM VITAE
AMOS BENDANA CALDA III
CELL PHONE No.: +63966-233-0147
HOME TEL No.: +6353-556-8046
E-mail: amosbejocalda@gmail.com
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CAPABILITIES & FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
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Code Compliance & Local Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation
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Overhead Crane & Hoist Inspection
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Lifting Tools & Hydraulic Jack Inspection
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Welding Inspection
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Thermography Inspection
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Passive Airborne Ultrasonic Inspection
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Pressure Vessels & Pipeline Inspection with Ultrasonic Testing (Flaw
Detection & Thickness Gauging)
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Visual Inspection/ Load & Pressure Testing
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Vibration monitoring, Testing, and Collection of data.
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Material Hardness Testing
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Dye Penetrant Testing
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Positive Material Identification (PMI)
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Knowledgeable in international codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI) and
local regulatory requirements.
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Knowledgeable in Project Monitoring
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Knowledgeable in Asset Enterprise Management using ORACLE (Work
Request/ Work Order/Equipment History)
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Computer Office application (MSWord/EXCEL/ Power Point/Outlook)
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SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE
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Code Compliance Engineer - Philippine Associated Smelting & Refining
Corporation; November 16, 2021, to Present
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Mechanical Inspector - Philippine Associated Smelting & Refining
Corporation; January 16, 2013, to November 15, 2021
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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector - Philippine Associated Smelting
& Refining Corporation; June 14, 2011, to January 15, 2013
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NDT Trainee (720 hours - OJT) - Philippine Associated Smelting & Refining
Corporation: March 22, 2011 to June 4, 2011.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY
ADDRESS
INCL.DATE
JOB TITLE
: PHILIPPINE ASOCIATED SMELTING & REFINING CORP.
: LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
: November 16, 2021, to Present
: Code Compliance Engineer (Crane/Hoist, Tanks, Waste Heat
Boilers, Pressure Vessel, Pipeline & Safety Valves)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible in ensuring the effective implementation of API, ASME Code & Local
Regulatory Requirements for Crane/Hoist, Tanks, Pressure Vessel, Waste Heat
Boiler, Pipeline & Safety Valve, and its Inspection Programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Prevent compliance issues by collaborating with other groups/departments
and sub-contractors, reviewing regulatory requirements, and resolving noncompliance issues.
Identify applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and best
practices and develop compliance policies.
Develop compliance plans by researching, reviewing, selecting, and applying
compliance engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria;
adapting and modifying compliance options; developing and evaluating new
compliance methodologies; qualifying vendors, components, and parts.
Organize compliance program by preparing timetables, cost estimates, and
required resources including test laboratories and equipment.
Determine compliance by establishing compliance test standards, conducting,
and witnessing tests, performing diagnostic procedures, measuring
performance, analyzing, and evaluating findings, performing forensic analysis
of failures, troubleshooting failures, and supervising sub-contractors.
 Attain compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues,
recommending design changes, and initiating engineering change orders.
 Document compliance by completing approval applications, recording test
results, preparing investigative reports, preparing, and filing Declarations of
Conformity, maintaining compliance database.
 Prepare compliance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing
regulatory requirement.
COMPANY
ADDRESS
INCL.DATE
JOB TITLE
: PHILIPPINE ASOCIATED SMELTING & REFINING CORP.
: LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
: January 16, 2013, to November 15, 2021
: Mechanical Inspector
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible in ensuring the effective implementation of Preventive Maintenance
Inspection Program within the area of responsibility. Implementation of plant wide
Quarterly Inspection of overhead cranes/hoist, lifting tools & hydraulic lift jack.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct daily inspection of equipment and raise Work Requests as maybe
necessary.
Conduct plant wide quarterly inspection of overhead cranes/hoist, lifting tools,
hydraulic jacks.
Conduct thermal scanning inspection of all furnace and other mechanical
equipment.
Closely coordinate with the NDT Inspectors and Team Leaders concerned of
its findings and facilitate work request preparation.
Attend daily safety talk with the team and constantly remind everyone of safety
precautions in the performance of duty.
To regularly attend the PCOM Meetings and present any substandard
conditions noted during his tour of duty for necessary actions by concerned
operations and maintenance personnel.
Conduct inspection of newly delivered materials at warehouse as requested by
end-users and see to it that such materials conform to the PR specifications
and acceptable engineering standards.
Render overtime works as the need arises to ensure equipment-operating
condition and always observe established safety procedures.
Assist in the preparation and encoding of the team’s Annual Budget.
Perform housekeeping works assigned area of responsibility.
Perform other related functions as instructed by team leader & Superintendent.
COMPANY
ADDRESS
INCL. DATE
JOB TITLE
: PHILIPPINE ASOCIATED SMELTING & REFINING CORP.
: LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
: June 2011 to January 15, 2013
: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for assessing & collecting data of the operating condition of all
rotating & fixed equipment installed in Smelter, Refinery, Sulfuric Acid Plant,
Power Plant, WANP, Slag Flotation Plant, Compressors & Blower House,
Oxygen Plant & Laboratory facilities by conducting condition & vibration
monitoring, non-destructive testing. Recommend preventive/corrective measures
to avoid untimely equipment breakdown and unscheduled production downtime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conducts daily equipment vibration monitoring and test using handheld
vibration meter (SKF Machine Condition Advisor CMAS 100-SL) and SKF
Vibration Analyzer (CMVA 10, CMVA 60 & CMXA 50) to identify equipment
defects like unbalance impeller, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects,
gear defects.
Conduct regular Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods such as:
 Ultrasonic thickness gauging (using DMS2, USK 7D & UTM 100) to identify
remaining wall thickness of process pipelines (acid, steam, cooling water,
fuel, & oil), boiler tubes, steam drums, pressure vessels and tanks to
ascertain its serviceability and likewise determine the erosion and corrosion
rate base on applicable standards.
 Hardness testing (using Equotip 2 & Durometer) of metal plates, steel bars,
rubber materials, spare parts, newly repaired equipment and other
materials.
 Dye penetrant testing to detect any discontinuities that are open to surface
like cracks, porosities.
 Positive Metal Identification using Innov-X Delta (X-ray Fluorescence) to
identify chemical properties of metal.
Conduct regular in-place balancing and shop balancing of impellers, pulleys.
Monitor daily equipment operating parameters such as bearing temperatures,
pressure, and record to file folder for trending and correlation to detect early
stage of abnormalities.
Interpret spectrum, graphs and other visual indicators generated by the
computer from different vibration & NDT instruments based on interpreted
codes and standards.
Prepare NDT/Vibration Test report containing external and internal sketches /
drawing of defective equipment, interpreted spectrum/ plots, possible causes
of abnormalities base on NDT standards and recommendations for solutions to
the problem.
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Collects regular lube oil samples from all main equipment lubrication systems
for monitoring and submit to laboratory or oil supplier for analysis and conduct
oil quality analysis using lubri sensor (N1-2C). Conduct visual inspection of
lube oil status and report any abnormality. Make routine visual checks to
ascertain any machinery fault by feel, sight or sound.
Perform occasional duties such as evaluation/ testing of newly delivered items
or samples (e.g., welding electrodes), qualification testing for welders hired as
contractual.
Generate work request or work orders (Oracle) of any problems or abnormality
observed on any equipment. Generate reports after carrying out field test for
records and documentation.
COMPANY
ADDRESS
INCL. DATE
JOB TITLE
: PHILIPPINE ASOCIATED SMELTING & REFINING CORP.
: LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
: March 22, 2011 to June 4, 2011
: On the Job Training (NDT Trainee)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for assisting NDT inspectors on daily inspections of all equipment
installed in Smelter, Refinery, Sulfuric Acid Plant, Power Plant, Compressors &
Blower House, Oxygen Plant facilities by conducting condition & vibration
monitoring and non-destructive testing. Suggest recommendation on preventive
& corrective measures to avoid untimely equipment breakdown and unscheduled
production downtime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist & conduct daily equipment vibration monitoring and test using
handheld vibration meter (SKF Machine Condition Advisor CMAS 100-SL)
and SKF Vibration Analyzer (CMVA 10 & 60) to identify equipment defects
like unbalance impeller, mis-alignment, looseness, bearing defects, gear
defects.
Assist & conduct regular non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as:
 Ultrasonic thickness gauging (using DMS2, USK 7D & UTM 100) to
identify remaining wall thickness of process pipelines (acid, steam, cooling
water, fuel, & oil), boiler tubes, steam drums, pressure vessels and tanks
to ascertain its serviceability and likewise determine the erosion and
corrosion rate base on applicable standards.
 Hardness testing (using Equotip 2 & Durometer) of metal plates, steel
bars, rubber materials, spare parts, newly repaired equipment.
 Dye penetrant testing to detect any discontinuities that are open to surface
like cracks, porosities.
Assist & conduct regular in-place balancing and shop balancing of impellers,
pulleys.
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Assist & conduct monitoring on daily equipment operating parameters such as
bearing temperatures, pressure, and record to file folder for trending and
correlation to detect early stage of abnormalities.
Assist in preparation of NDT/Vibration Test report containing external and
internal sketches / drawing of defective equipment, interpreted spectrum/
plots, possible causes of abnormalities base on NDT standards and
recommendations for solutions to the problem.
Assist & conduct evaluation/ testing of newly delivered items or samples (e.g.,
welding electrodes), qualification testing for welders hired as contractual.
Generate work request or work orders (Oracle) of any problems or
abnormality observed on any equipment. Generate reports after carrying out
field test for records and documentation.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
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Philippine Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.
PSNT No.: 0284
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Philippine Welding Society, Inc.
PWS No.: I-12-5902
TRAINING & SEMINARS ATTENDED
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SUPERVISE WORKING AT HEIGHTS AND CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Conducted by: Capability Development
Place: Skill Center, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: October 27, 2022
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VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM) TRAINING/WORKSHOP
Conducted by: Continuous Improvement Training and Consulting
Place: Skill Center, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: September 29-30, 2022
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LEAN SIX SIGMA WHITE BELT
Conducted by: PASAR Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Place: Skill Center, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: September 28, 2022
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CRANE INSPECTION & RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING
Conducted by: DOLE (Occupational Safety & Health Center)
Place: OSHC Complex, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Date: January 8 – 10, 2020
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LEVEL 2 INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
Conducted by: Institute of Infrared Thermography, Canada
Place: White Sand Hotel, Mactan, Cebu, Philippines
Date: December 3-6, 2018
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LEVEL 1 PASSIVE AIRBORNE ULTRASONIC COURSE
Conducted by: ECS2 Group Inc. (from Mississauga, Canada)
Place: CRE, Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
Date: December 5-8, 2016
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BOILER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Conducted by: Petron Philippines
Place: PASAR Corp, LIDE, Isabel Leyte Philippines
Date: September 15, 2016
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BASIC LUBRICATION SEMINAR
Conducted by: MOTO Industrial Traders Corp.
Place: PASAR Corp. LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: August 2014
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INFRARED THERMOGRAPHIC TESTING - LEVEL 1
Conducted by: Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (in cooperation with
Philippine Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc.)
Place: PNRI, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Date: September 30 – October 4, 2013
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LUBRICATION SEMINAR
Conducted by: OBERON & AU Chemresource Corp.
Place: PASAR Corp. LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: June 20, 2013
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BASIC SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Conducted by: PASAR ODT Department
Place: ODT Training Rm, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: September 22-23, 2013
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WELDING INSPECTOR COURSE
Conducted by: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Place: TESDA Compound SLEX, Taguig City, Philippines
Date: July 24-28, 2012
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RAEX WEAR RESISTANT& OPTIM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL
SEMINAR
Conducted by: Shorr & Ruuki
Place: Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
Date: May 29, 2013
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BASIC OPERATION AND CALIBRATION OF INNOV X DELTA
(X-Ray Fluorescence- for positive metal identification)
Conducted by: QES Group of Companies
Place: ODT Training Rm, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: May 10, 2012
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BASIC FIRST AID SEMINAR
Conducted by: PASAR Safety Department
Place: ODT Training Rm, PASAR Corp., LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Date: July 2011
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ULTRASONIC LEVEL 2
Conducted by: Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (in cooperation with
Philippine Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc.)
Place: PNRI, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Date: February 7-18, 2011
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Visayas State University-Isabel Campus
Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
April 2010 – Graduated
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Certified Level 2 Thermographer
By: Institute of Infrared Thermography - Canada
Place: White Sand Hotel, Mactan, Cebu, Philippines
Date: December 28, 2018
Certification No.: L2-P262
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Certified Level 1 Passive Airborne Ultrasound Inspector
By: ECS2 Group Inc., Mississauga, Canada
Place: CRE, Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
Date: December 5-8, 2016
Certification No.: UTL1-010665
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Age:
Sex :
Date of Birth :
Civil Status :
Nationality :
Present Address:
38 years old
Male
August 04, 1984
Married
Filipino
LIDE Staff Housing, Brgy. Libertad, Isabel, Leyte,
Philippines 6539
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REFERENCES
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Engr. Grace B. Garlet
OIC Senior Engineer – Reliability Engineering
PASAR Corporation, LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
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Engr. Elizar Y. Gelig
Team Leader – PM & NDT
PASAR Corporation, LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
I hereby declare that all foregoing information are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
AMOS BENDANA CALDA III