Eduardo R. Cantu
Pharr,TX
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor with over 14 years of experience in the Industrial/Commercial Electrical Field, specializing in project completion and compliance. Proficient in conducting detailed electrical inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards. Strong analytical skills utilized for prompt identification and resolution of electrical issues, backed by comprehensive knowledge of electrical codes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Startup & Commissioning Engineer
OVERWATCH MISSION CRITICAL
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with the commissioning of all electrical critical systems equipment, including but are not limited to UPS, ATS, PDU, Transformers, Switchgear, Breakers and related power distribution.
- Performed visual condition assessments, preparing reports for various types of electrical systems.
- Inspected electrical wiring installation and conductor terminations prior to energizations.
- Inspected for electrical systems and devices for proper listings, and ensured all systems installed are following listing requirements & NEC.
- Implement and enforce company policies and standard operating procedures giving special attention to construction safety standards.
- Coordinate with contractors on equipment that is energized and provide LOTO if any additional work is needed on energized equipment.
- Coordinate with Client to turnover completed energized equipment and required documentation.
- Coordinated testing procedures and protocols for equipment validation.
Site Chief Inspector
TKO Field Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Inspected field operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated with teams to streamline inspection processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of inspections and reported findings accurately.
- Resolved issues promptly by communicating effectively with team members and clients.
- Reviewed reports generated by inspectors and identified areas of improvement.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Assessed the performance of inspectors and provided feedback for improvement.
Chief Inspector / I&E Inspector
TKO Field Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide oversight and management of the Quality Control Program and its staff members.
- Oversee quality of construction activities including subcontractors, vendors & suppliers, and ensure their compliance with the requirements of the contract; witness and document testing procedures & critical site activities; documented daily construction activities.
- Complete understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection & plumbing systems and their specifications.
- Provide oversight and management of in-house engineering and administrative personnel.
- Implement and enforce company policies and standard operating procedures giving special attention to construction safety standards.
- Coordinate general contracting activities.
Electrical Field Engineer
Meitec inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted field assessments of electrical systems and equipment for compliance.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure electrical design specifications are met.
- Provided technical support for field operations and maintenance activities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding electrical installations or repairs as needed.
- Ensured that all documentation was properly completed before completing any job tasks.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as engineering, construction, operations. to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines.
- Prepared estimates for labor costs associated with new projects.
Electrical Field Engineer
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS.
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
- Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Coordinated with suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure project success.
- Utilized CAD software to create and revise electrical schematics and layouts.
- Designed and implemented electrical systems ensuring compliance with national codes.
Electrical Superintendent
BILFINGER WESTCON INC.
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Review subcontractor or supplier quality document submittals (Quality Plans, Inspection Test Plans & Procedures), to ensure effective controls are in place in key areas.
- Review Material and Service Requisitions, bid tabs (including QA evaluation of bids), Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
- Monitoring and reporting on the status of implementation of the Project Quality Management System and its effectiveness.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Coordinate with the client representatives on matters involving quality assurance and control activities.
- Monitor the inspections, Test Plans and make sure it is conducted as per Standard & complying all the Project specifications.
- Conducts material receiving inspections.
- Prepares and submits Request for Inspection (RFI) on completed works to clients for their approval.
Electrical General Foreman
Zachry Industrial
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on our construction site and control the short-term schedule of electrical construction.
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the planning, implementation, and completion of electrical projects of new construction for construction contractors.
- Ensure all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Supervise installation of ground grid, rigid conduit, and terminations for instrument and power cables.
- Trained new employees on proper safety guidelines when working with electricity.
- Analyzed blueprints, diagrams, sketches, product specifications and verbal instructions to determine layout requirements for projects.
General Foreman
Ardent services
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Install all temp power for all transformers, switchgears and panel boards.
- Supervise all installations for conduit, cable and terminations.
- Work closely with client reps for electrical needs.
- Supervise crews and material needs to complete tasks.
- Installed all temp power for all crafts on project.
General Foreman
MMR Constructors
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Install all temp power for all transformers, switchgears and panel boards.
- Supervise all installations for conduit, cable and terminations.
- Work closely with client reps for electrical needs.
- Supervise crews and material needs to complete tasks.
- Installed all temp power for all crafts on project.
Electrical Foreman
MMR Constructors
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Install all temp power for all transformers, switchgears and panel board.
- Supervise all installations for conduit, cable and terminations.
- Work closely with client reps for electrical needs.
- Supervise crews and material needs to complete tasks.
- Installed all temp power for all crafts on project.
Electrical Foreman
Zachry Industrial
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Responsible for managing the day to day operations on our construction site and control the short-term schedule of electrical construction.
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the planning, implementation, and completion of electrical projects of new construction for construction contractors.
- Ensure all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Supervise installation of ground grid, rigid conduit, and terminations for instrument and power cables.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Ability to perform basic wiring work, conduit bending and control cabinet wiring, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to relate/communicate well with people have good organization skills, be a self-starter and a team player.
- Report daily progress to general foreman.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2015 - 09.2015
- High & Medium Voltage Terminations.
- Install all motor control centers in electrical buildings.
- Assist commissioning with point to point check outs.
- Troubleshoot and sign off on electrical systems.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Manage crew for day to day production.
- Supervise crew on raceway installations.
- Supervise crew on low voltage and high voltage terminations.
- Report daily progress to general foreman.
Electrician
Northern Electric.
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Installations of raceways and wireways.
- Conduct terminations in motor control centers.
- Site grounding and bonding.
- Assist foreman with any electrical needs.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Install site cable tray in all pipe racks.
- Cable tray grounding.
- Plan and assist journeyman.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Installation of raceways and wireways.
- Field device Terminations.
- Site Grounding and Bonding.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Instrumentation terminations.
- Install raceways.
- Install field devices.
- Pull wire and term devices.
Electrician
TIC
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Site Grounding.
- Install cable tray and raceways throughout job-site.
- Motor terminations.
- Assist QA/QC with cable and motor megs.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Brown College - PLC Technician
George Brown College
Skills
- Electrical system commissioning
- Quality control management
- Safety regulation compliance
- Electrical wiring inspection
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Construction documentation
- Plan implementation
- Pre-commissioning activities
- Start-up planning
- Electrical engineering
- Codes compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Construction management
- Electrical troubleshooting
- State and local regulations
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical testing
- Electrical installation
Certification
- Texas Licensed Electrician
- NCCER Certified Electrician
- OSHA 10hr
- NFPA 70e
- First Aid CPR
- Data Center DCFC Certification
- TWIC
- Basic Plus
- Forklift and Multi equipment Operator
References
- Trey Jones, Managing Partner, (870) 373-1222
- Jaime Delatorre, Project Manager, (701) 609-4632
- Jeff McMillan, Project Manager, (903) 220-9299
- Danny McDuffie, Project Manager, (303) 500-2908
Timeline
Startup & Commissioning Engineer
OVERWATCH MISSION CRITICAL
01.2025 - Current
Site Chief Inspector
TKO Field Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
Chief Inspector / I&E Inspector
TKO Field Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
Electrical Field Engineer
Meitec inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
Electrical Field Engineer
LAUREN ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS.
08.2021 - 10.2022
Electrical Superintendent
BILFINGER WESTCON INC.
06.2020 - 08.2021
Electrical General Foreman
Zachry Industrial
09.2018 - 06.2020
General Foreman
Ardent services
02.2018 - 09.2018
General Foreman
MMR Constructors
10.2017 - 02.2018
Electrical Foreman
MMR Constructors
06.2016 - 10.2017
Electrical Foreman
Zachry Industrial
03.2016 - 06.2016
Electrician
MMR Constructors
09.2015 - 03.2016
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2015 - 09.2015
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2014 - 02.2015
Electrician
Northern Electric.
04.2013 - 02.2014
Electrician
MMR Constructors
02.2013 - 04.2013
Electrician
MMR Constructors
03.2012 - 02.2013
Electrician
MMR Constructors
06.2011 - 03.2012
Electrician
TIC
03.2010 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
George Brown College - PLC Technician
George Brown College
Additional Attributes
- Work well in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong training skills.
- Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks.
- Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promotes success.
- Self-motivated and assertive.
- Adaptable to learning new procedures and methods.
- Professional demeanor.
- Organized and efficient.
- Honest, friendly, outstanding communication skills.
- Microsoft 360 including Word & Excel.
- Bluebeam