Alex Cespedes, P.Eng.
About Alex Cespedes, P.Eng.
Alex Cespedes, P.Eng., serves as the Control, Automation & Electrical Regional Manager at Hatch, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and has extensive experience in project management, control systems, and the mining industry.
Work at Hatch
Alex Cespedes serves as the Control, Automation & Electrical Regional Manager at Hatch, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees operations in Central North America, focusing on control and automation systems. Prior to this managerial position, he worked for 12 years as a Control & Automation Engineer at Hatch, where he developed his expertise in project management and control systems. His experience at Hatch encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including capital cost estimates and deliverables management for EPCM projects.
Education and Expertise
Alex Cespedes earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Certificate in Management of Enterprise Data Analytics from the same institution, studying from 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in control systems, project management, and data analytics.
Background
Alex Cespedes has a solid foundation in electrical engineering and project management, with a career that spans nearly two decades. He has been involved in various aspects of control and automation, particularly in the mining and mineral processing industry. His experience includes working with SCADA systems and Smartplant Instrumentation (SPI), as well as managing bus networks such as DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus, and Fieldbus.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alex Cespedes has developed significant skills in commissioning and startup processes, particularly within the mining and mineral processing sectors. He possesses expertise in various control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLC, Emerson Delta V, and Foxboro I/A. His involvement in capital cost estimates and deliverables management has contributed to the successful execution of numerous EPCM projects.