Richard Bermeo

Certified structural welder with proven reliability in steel manufacturing. Experienced in MIG and Flux Core welding, industrial equipment operation, tooling, maintenance support, and production environments. Recognized for high work ethics and discipline, mechanical aptitude, operational efficiency, and consistently meeting production targets. A committed team contributor and team lead focused on quality, high performance and workplace safety.

Welder (full-time, permanent) - Walters Group - Brant, Ontario

(2025-04 - 2025-11)

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel assemblies.
• Rig, hoist, and transport materials to and from the workstation. Conduct daily crane inspections prior to use to confirm it is in safe working condition, where applicable.
• Lay out reference points and symbols on structural steel in accordance with blueprints.
• Operate welding equipment to join metal segments using processes such as flux-cored arc welding.
• Set up and operate equipment including torches, drills, clamping tools, squares, disc grinders, and other hand-held tools.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times and ensure appropriate PPE is worn.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to apprentices and junior fitters, promoting knowledge sharing and safe work practices.

Welder (full-time, permanent) - Miska Trailer Factory - Hamilton, Ontario

(2025-02 - 2025-04)

• Read and interpret blueprints and/or welding specifications
• Operate equipment to weld metal segments using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) - MIG
• Operate other equipment including grinder as part of the process
• Ensure top quality result meeting the welding specifications
• Practice safety at all times

Chassis Welder (full-time, permanent) - Innovative Trailer Design Industries (ITD |Nikola) - Etobicoke, Ontario

(2023-06 - 2025-02)

• Read and interpret welding drawings, manuals, procedures and specifications
• Fit-up and manual welding of structural steel of different width and sizes using GMAW, on different welding positions including horizontal and over-head
• Examine completed welds to ensure high quality results
• Regularly report project status to supervisor
• Collaborate and communicate with the quality control team members to adhere to highest level of standards
• Coach new members of the team
• Assist in various other production processes as needed

Flight Operations Officer (Flight Dispatch) - SATS Ltd Singapore - Singapore

(2015-02 - 2021-06)

• Flight planning, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating of meteorological information for flight safety
• Authorizing, regulating and controlling of commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations
• Filing and reporting for records management
• Contribute to management in reviewing operational activities for process improvements
• Coach members of the team

Kitchen Crew / Cook - UGN Holdings Pte Ltd Singapore - Singapore

(2014-08 - 2015-01)

• Responsible for preparation of raw materials, products, ingredients and cooking for day-to-day business
• Coordination with suppliers and helped train new kitchen crew

Operations and Admin Assistant - Metrobox Services Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

(2013-09 - 2014-01)

• Operational coordination and customer service

Air Traffic Controller - Civil Aviation Authority - Philippines

(2006-08 - 2011-01)

• Air traffic controlling for Aerodrome Control Tower
• Air traffic control trainee for the Approach Control Unit

Flight Plan Monitoring Officer - Air Transportation Office - Philippines

(2002-11 - 2005-03)

• A Flight plan monitoring for the Area Control Center

Aerospace Control & Warning Operator - Phil Air Defense Control Center - Philippines

(2002-11 - 2005-03)

• Flight plan monitoring, control & warning operation for the Area Control Center

Military Service - Philippine Air Forces - Philippines

(1999-11 - 2011-01)

• Active military service for the Republic of Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Electronics Technology in Engineering - Philippine State College of Aeronautics (1995-06 - 1999-04)