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JOHN F. KALDON
1126 Broad Run Road
Coatesville, Pa. 19320
(610) 486 6721 (Res.)
E-mail – [email protected]


EXPERIENCE

Broad Run Consultants Ltd. 2000 to Present - President
Designed, developed, and presented training and procedures for thousands of Electricians, Operating
Engineers, Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers, at AMERICAN COLLEGE, AMTRAK, AQUA
PENNSYLVANIA, ARMOUR & SONS ELECTRIC INC, ASSE, CALPINE, COLGATE/PALMOLIVE,
CONECTIV ENGERY, CONSTELLATION, DOMINION, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, ELECTRICAL
ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA, ENTERGY, EXELON, GENERAL MOTORS, MDAVIS
ELECTRIC, NESHAMINY ELECTRIC, NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD, PECO ENERGY,
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, PP&L,
SANOFI-AVENTIS, SOUTHCO, SUNOCO, UNION ELECTRIC CONTRACTING, VALERO
REFINERY…. Completed development of nine-chapter book titled “Hazard Recognition and Control for
Electricians”. Provided expert witness and consulting services involving electric shock victims, to law
firms in Michigan, California, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Oregon, and New York, Washington DC.
Conducted Root Cause Analysis and Assessments for major electric utilities. Published article on high
voltage equipment in EC&M magazine, and taught Root Cause Analysis to Japanese students at the
American College.
Project Manager – ICON 2010 to Present
Developed Operating Procedures for Exelon/Amtrak Lamokin Frequency Converter Station
Renovation
Provided “one-on-one, site specific” training to all Operators on site at Lamokin Frequency
Converter Station
Developed Station Battery Procedures for Exelon Power to comply with NERC requirements
Conducted Root Cause Analysis of Generator Damage at Handley Generating Station in Texas
Designed and installed two 60 feet long trailers at Muddy Run Hydro-electric Plant
Managed Teams of Contractors to renovate warehouse to “State-of-the-Art” conference room at
Muddy Run Hydro-electric Plant involving, Electrical, Mechanical, Structure, Power, Lighting,
Furniture, Audio, Video, Flooring, Moving, etc.
Managed Teams of Contractors to renovate office spaces, kitchen, and storeroom at Muddy Run
Hydro-electric Plant
Developed Operating Procedures for Constellation/Exelon Combustion Turbine sites


Exelon Energy Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1970 to 2000
Program Manager
Operational Effectiveness Consultant
Risk Management Specialist
Supervisor - Methods and Training
Supervisor - Methods
Analyst - Quality Assurance
Power Plant Electrical & Mechanical Operator
MANAGERIAL
Managed Methods and Training Section supervisors, analysts, and secretaries; Trained power plant
Operations, Maintenance, and Construction employees at nuclear, fossil, hydroelectric, and transmission
and distribution facilities; Managed departmental Safety, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous
Energy Control, and Procedures Programs; Delivered written and verbal presentations pertaining to the
described activities to corporate, industry, departmental and regulatory audiences; Chairperson of the
Departmental Safety Council, Chairperson of the Departmental Procedures Review Committee, and
Chairperson of the Departmental Training Council. Conducted more than ninety root cause analyses of
significant events at various Power Plants.
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Designed and developed departmental policies, and procedures; Developed departmental training,
procedures, and safety programs; Developed clearance and tagging procedures, safe work practices,
hazards recognition program, and work standards; Designed and developed the Special Condition Tag
(SCT) process, and the System Permit to expedite lockout/tagout operations; Developed a simplified Root
Cause Analysis process; Developed, reviewed and approved "Blocking Sequences" used for deenergizing
and isolating power generation electrical and mechanical systems; Designed and Developed tools and
test equipment to isolate and control hazardous energy; Communicated, trained, performed, and
assessed all of these activities; Directed various groups and staff personnel involved with the described
processes. Developed Affiliate Level Agreements, and Station Interface Documents for Peco/ComEd
merger. Organized meetings, developed the documents, obtained legal approval, Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro,
Substation, Power System directors’ approval. The SEC and PUC as a condition of approval of the
merger between Peco/ComEd required these documents. Designed and developed “R” Stamp program
training for Peco Fossil/Hydro/Nuclear. Obtained Pennsylvania State approval based on the accepted
program and delivered training.
EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND MODIFICATION
Designed high voltage testing equipment, special 4kv and 13kv circuit breakers to facilitate testing and
repair of associated elevator mechanisms; Designed insulating barriers, special locks, dummy fuses,
"mousetraps," standard safety grounds (temporary protective grounds), and other safety devices to
ensure safe repair and overhaul procedures; Designed modifications to the Cardox fire protection system
used at nuclear facilities.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Participated in the development of the Permit Manager Computer program; certified and experienced in
the use of AutoCad, Interactive Video and various PC software (Word, WordPerfect, DOS, Windows,
Rflow, MS Project, Visio, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, numerous Clip Art programs, and CD Based
Reference programs e.g. NEC, CBT, OSHA/DOT/EPA Regulations, etc.).
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Audited and assessed Power Plant operations to ensure compliance with corporate, industry and
regulatory requirements; Conducted assessments of Power Plant operations with outside consultants;
Conducted assessments of Power Plant operations for other Utilities; participated in the evaluation and
takeover of a newly acquired Power Plant.

POWER PLANT OPERATIONS
Qualified fossil Power Plant Operator; carried out all responsibilities associated with the following
positions at a fossil-fuel generating station: Switchboard Operator, Assistant Switchboard Operator,
Second Class Electrician, Third Class Electrician, Second Assistant Running Engineer, Auxiliary
Operator, Mill Operator, Helper.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
OSHA Regulations
Health Hygiene & ELB
National Electric Code
Penn State University - Ogontz Campus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OSHA Construction Outreach Authorized Trainer
PECO Energy - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Generating Station Operations (Electrical & Mechanical)
Interactive Video (Pumps, Math, Environmental, Instrument & Control,
Heat Exchangers, Valves & Piping, Pipe & Instrument Diagrams etc.)
Nuclear Power Plant Course
MARC Supervisory
Management Development
Industrial & Utility Fire Emergencies
Quality Improvement
Kepner-Tregoe
Radiation Protection & Health Physics
Non-Destructive Examination
Misc. Course: Effective Writing, Listening Skills, Business English,
Public Speaking, AutoCad, Dos, OS2, Windows 95, Word, Word Perfect, InterNet,
Permit Manager, PassPort, Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, Excel.
Advanced Incident Investigation Techniques
System Improvements, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee.
Team Root Cause Analysis
Hillsdale College - Hillsdale, Michigan
Quality Management - Aubrey Daniels
Project Management - Management Technologies Group, Inc.
Consultant Training - Gilbert Europe Operations
Industrial Operations - Hop Howlett
Contract Management - BG&E
Failure Mechanism Evaluation and Root Cause Analysis
Vantage Training Corporation - New Rochelle, New York
Supervisory Development Academy
American College - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Human Performance Enhancement System
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations - Atlanta, Georgia
Fire Protection for Power Plants
Professional Loss Control, Inc. - Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Power Plant Operations Course
General Physics
Electronics Apprentice
Naval Air Engineering Center - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conflict Management and Managing Change
TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION
Pennsylvania Electric Association
Power Generation Group Safety Council Chairperson
Power Generation Group Training Council Chairperson
Power Generation Group Documents Chairperson (Procedures, Policies)
Eddystone Station Review Committee
Fairless Hills Steam Generating Station Review Committee
Power Delivery System Clearance & Tagging Design Process
Power Delivery System PassPort Permits & Blocking Task Force
OSHA Compliance Review Team
Nuclear Group Clearance & Tagging Task Force
Team Leader for Conducting Learning Analysis at Numerous Facilities.

LICENSES
Licensed Electrical Contractor, City of Philadelphia
OSHA Construction Outreach Authorized Trainer for Ten Years
President of Broad Run Consultants Ltd – Industrial Electrical Hazard Recognition & Control
Authorized CEU provider for the States of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and City of Philadelphia
Authorized Instructor for States of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Board Member International Association of Electrical Inspectors

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