Cayetano C. Zara
Elmhurst,USA
Summary
Results-driven Electrical Inspector with a strong foundation in engineering and extensive experience ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proven ability to identify issues, implement solutions, and enhance safety protocols while maintaining high-quality inspection processes. Committed to delivering accurate assessments and fostering collaborative relationships with project stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Eager to contribute expertise in electrical systems and inspection methodologies to support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Front Desk Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised security personnel to ensure adherence to protocols and regulations.
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify and address potential security threats.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
Site Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
04.2014 - 11.2024
- Responsible for supervising a team of five Officers across a 10-acre complex operating in three shifts, providing 24/7 coverage.
- Ensures the security of the property and oversees the safety of company employees, clients, and guests.
- Ensures all guards understand post orders and comply with basic standards.
- Prepares the final schedule and time sheets weekly for submission to the District Manager for payroll processing, and monitors accurate daily reports from the team.
- Handles complaints and prepares Incident Reports.
- Conducts patrols on foot, by vehicle, or a combination of both.
- Utilizes Vision phone for the Officer Report System.
- Trains newly hired officers and guards prior to their assigned duty.
- Previously worked as an Airport Security Officer at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (formerly Honolulu International Airport) for over three years.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols to maintain high performance standards.
Service Technician
Burney's Commercial Service, Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Responded to service calls and job orders for commercial food equipment repair, including ranges, boilers, steamers, fryers, grills, refrigeration units, ice machines, and other equipment used in commercial food service operations.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment and refurbished devices such as microwave ovens, coffee makers, food warmers, and blenders.
- Utilized test instruments, power tools, and hand tools, and referenced service manuals and schematics for troubleshooting specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance and attended training seminars as required, along with other duties outside the main scope of work.
Maintenance Engineer
Hawaiian Building Maintenance
02.2004 - 08.2011
- Maintained high-rise buildings, including office buildings, condominiums, and hotels.
- Worked as a Watch Engineer to ensure the proper operation of a computer-based Building Management System (BMS), also known as Building Automation System (BAS), which monitors and controls building operations such as lighting, HVAC, security, and fire alarms.
- Logged daily readouts of chillers, cooling towers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Programmed lighting and cooling schedules.
- Performed preventative maintenance on ventilation, electrical, mechanical, air handling units, motors, pumps, and related components.
- Executed a variety of minor repairs within buildings and complexes.
- Special Project Team: Replaced 3,000 linear feet of old insulation for chilled water lines that had caused damage to condominium unit drywalls, installing the latest industry technology and restoring walls to their finished state.
- Maintenance Staff: Ensured proper operation of hot water systems (boilers), ventilation systems, water features, and pool systems, logging readouts daily.
- Conducted daily inspections of electrical and mechanical rooms, performing preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, and electrical controllers (magnetic motor starters).
- Handled a variety of repairs, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, drywall, painting, tiling, and wallpapering.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering
New Era University
Quezon City, Philippines 06.1984 - 10.1989
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
NCEES
Greenville, SC 11.2018 - 01.2019
Skills
Electrical systems
HVAC systems
Lighting system
Blueprint reading
Preventive Maintenance
Cooling system
Employee schedule coordination
CCTV monitoring
Certification
- EPA Certified Universal Technician, 0353964289800, 2005-02-01
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, American Trainco, 2005-05-01
- General Training Air Conditioning, Carrier Corporation Customer Technical Training, 10 classroom hours, 2005-04-01
- Licensed Security Guard, 10017355186
- Certification in Terrorism Awareness, 2021-01-01
- FEMA Certified in ICS-100, ICS-200, and NIMS 700, 2014-04-24
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computer operation, and internet, 1997-04-01
- General Training Electricity I & II, Carrier Corporation Customer Technical Training, 2005-03-01
- Supervisory Development Program, John Clements Consultant, Inc., Makati City, Philippines, 1995-08-01
Personal Information
- ID Type: Licensed Security Guard
- ID Number: 10017355186
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Front Desk Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
NCEES
11.2018 - 01.2019
Site Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
04.2014 - 11.2024
Service Technician
Burney's Commercial Service, Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2014
Maintenance Engineer
Hawaiian Building Maintenance
02.2004 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering
New Era University
06.1984 - 10.1989