John Castoro

309 Essex Drive, Brick, NJ 08723

Home Phone:732-477-3531
Fax:800-208-5471
Cell:732-330-1775
jcf1e296@westpost.net
RESUME
BUILDING CONTROLS a" ENERGY MANAGEMENT a" PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PLANT ENGINEERING & OPERATION a" BOILER SYSTEMS / CHILLER SYSTEMS
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS a" COOLING TOWERS
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - UTILITIES - PROJECT ENGINEERING
Professional experienced in the operation and maintenance of all site utilities,
critical environments and plant engineering. Skills include the installation, m
aintenance and operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, steam stations, building s
ystems and DDC & PLC controls. Modified the design and managed all site-wide pro
jects. Managed the construction of new operating systems and facilities. Also ex
perienced in property management, facility and grounds care, and preparation of
capital expense budgets, contract negotiations and contractor liaison.
Work History
INNOVATIVE LOGICAL CONTROLS, LLC a" Owner
2008 a" Present
Energy Management / DSM Utilities Automation / PLC Design, Programming, Maintena
nce & Training.
Panel design and installation, retrofit of existing DDC systems with PLC control
s. Specialization in complex sequences of operation.
www.innovativelogicalcontrols.com
I offer demand side management (DSM) opportunities along with PLC controls to ef
fectively monitor, analyze and regulate utility consumption through HVAC/R Contr
ol, Energy Management, PLC Programming, Building Automation, Operations Employee
Training and Utility Monitoring. Perform energy audits, design and AutoCAD docu
mentation. Developed and wrote a curriculum for a PLC training course focusing o
n HVAC/R control and building automation.
THE LIGHTSTONE GROUP a" Director of Utilities / EMS Controls / Energy Management
2007 a" 2010
Designed, installed, programmed and commissioned an AVG/EZAutomation PLC control
system at each of five properties to manage and control utility usage. This inc
ludes integrating each local area network into the company wide area network. I
manage all utility contracts and monitor current usage to develop new strategies
to reduce utility costs. I design and recommend all electrical and mechanical u
pgrades for the residential division for properties of 100 to 600 units, both hi
gh rise and garden style configurations. Larger property boiler plants exceed 80
0 HP and chiller plants of 1200 Tons.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. a" Computer Sciences Corporation Project - Critical Envir
onment Operations Manager
2006 a" 2007
Managed a staff and operated mission critical equipment in the data center. Desi
gned and proposed electrical and mechanical infrastructure modifications. Instru
cted all engineering personnel on all mission critical equipment including UPS,
STS/PDU, Generators, Chillers, CRAC Units, Boilers, Halon-1301 fire suppression
system, pre-action water fire suppression systems, programmable automatic switch
gear and building management monitoring software systems. Managed the maintenan
ce and operational budget and project managed an infrastructure upgrade with a v
alue of over $10 million.
JERSEY STATE CONTROLS - Operations Manager
2003 a" 2006
Directly responsible for the financial stability of a building automation compan
y managing installations, service and procurement, with a direct report to the c
ompany principals on financial profitability, employee productivity and material
usage. Managed over $7 million in projects during 2003 a" 2006. Designed and pr
ogrammed multiple projects as a company representative of Andover Controls Corpo
ration (now Schneider Electric) and Circon Systems Corporation.
THE TRUMP CORPORATION - Director of Operations
2002 a" 2003
I directed Resident Managers and staff members in the operation of seven condomi
nium buildings in mid-town Manhattan. This position required me to personally me
et with high profile and celebrity owners to resolve problems relating to buildi
ng quality of life and alteration contracts. Specified mechanical/electrical and
building control modifications and contracts to each condominium board of manag
ers to maintain the common space.
GLOBIX CORPORATION - Mission Critical Manager
2000 a" 2002
Managed a staff and operated mission critical equipment in multiple data centers
. Project managed and developed a peak shaving generator system to relieve the C
on-Edison 4 MW primary power source in a New York City Data Center. Designed and
proposed electrical and mechanical infrastructure modifications. Instructed all
engineering personnel on all mission critical equipment including UPS, STS/PDU,
Generators, Chillers, CRAC Units, Boilers, FDNY Class E Fire System, FM-200 fir
e suppression system, pre-action water fire suppression systems, programmable au
tomatic switch gear and building management monitoring software systems. Also, h
eld the position of NYFD Fire Safety Director for the main data site.
AIRTRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Service Manager
1999 a" 2000
I performed as the front desk Service Manager for refrigeration and air conditio
ning company managing twelve NJ Local 274 pipe fitters engaged in retrofit insta
llations, service and procurement, with a direct report to the company principal
s on employee productivity and material usage. Answered the service ahot-linea a
nd scheduled regular and emergency service calls during normal business hours as
well as the 24/7 on call service pager.
SUSSEX COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL - Teacher of Skilled Trades a" HVAC
1997 a" 1999
I instructed the 9th through 12th grade levels as a non-tenured teacher of Heati
ng, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. My accomplishments included
the reorganization of the shop's mechanical equipment and the implementation of
the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute Course Curriculum. I proposed a
modification to the current curriculum to include Facilities Maintenance, which
would graduate a senior student with a NJ State Black Seal Low Pressure Fireman'
s License. Senior projects required a written business plan to invest $100,000 i
nto an HVAC service business.
Student Council Co-Advisor / Class of 2002 Co-Advisor
Building Controls, Inc. (business start-up) - Project Manager
1996 - 1997
Performed sales presentations for the Carrier Comfort Network and the Honeywell
Excel 5000 Network to prospective customers. Designed systems and managed the la
bor force for new construction and existing retrofit work within the Building Co
ntrols Division. Responsible for procuring appropriate sub-contracts, purchasing
material and coordinating multiple trades for each project with the intent of c
ompleting the project within the company's and customer's expectations. Designed
and wrote software necessary to operate the customer's equipment as specified,
and suggested energy conservation opportunities. Instructed customer operating p
ersonnel on the individual building design and function of the installed systems
.
LANDIS & GYR, INC. - General Engineer
1995 a" 1997
Designed systems and managed a union labor force of electricians and pipe fitter
s for new construction and existing retrofit work within the Systems Operations
Division of the Metro Branch of Landis & Gyr. Responsible for procuring appropri
ate sub-contracts, purchasing material and coordinating multiple trades for each
project with the intent of completing the project within the company's and cust
omer's expectations. Designed and wrote software necessary to operate the custom
er's equipment as specified, and suggested energy conservation opportunities. In
structed customer operating personnel on the individual building design and func
tion of the installed system. Upon completion of the original installation contr
act, proposed to Facilities VP's/CFO an appropriate integration package for addi
tional customer sites.
JOHNSON CONTROLS WORLD SERVICES - American Home Products Corporation Project - C
hief Engineer
1993 a" 1995
I was responsible for operating and maintaining an 1800 ton chiller plant and 30
0 HP boiler plant with all associated auxiliary equipment. Additional duties inc
luded a process chiller system used to condition the company data site. I modifi
ed the design, installed and operated the HVAC/R, electrical equipment and build
ing management systems. I managed the grounds maintenance contracts and maintena
nce staff.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD - Citicorp Project - Operating Engineer (12:00AM - 8:30AM sh
ift)
1990 a" 1993
Operated mission critical equipment in multiple data centers on the 12 midnight
to 8:30 AM shift. Equipment included all UPS, STS/PDU, Generators, Chillers, CRA
C Units, Boilers, Halon-1301 fire suppression system, pre-action water fire supp
ression systems, programmable automatic switch gear and building management moni
toring software systems.

PAINE WEBBER, INC. - Operating Engineer (12:00AM - 8:30AM shift)

1989 a" 1990
Operated mission critical equipment in multiple data centers on the 12 midnight
to 8:30 AM shift. Equipment included all UPS, STS/PDU, Generators, Chillers, CRA
C Units, Boilers, Halon-1301 fire suppression system, pre-action water fire supp
ression systems, programmable automatic switch gear and building management moni
toring software systems.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE - Engineman/Building Equipment Mechanic
1973 a" 1989
I was responsible for operating and maintaining a 1050 ton chiller plant and 400
HP boiler plant with all associated auxiliary equipment on the 11:30 PM to 8:00
AM shift including weekend work shifts. Repaired or rebuilt centrifugal pumps,
semi-hermetic refrigeration compressors, steam condensate return systems, and po
table water booster pump systems. In the absence of the contracted elevator comp
any, the US Postal Service trained select trade employees to operate and repair
the hydraulic elevators of which I was one. Additional duties included maintaini
ng the electrical system infrastructure connected to all mail processing equipme
nt. I assembled and repaired all grounds maintenance equipment.
Before being trained in the maintenance trade, duties included mail processing a
nd delivery. Training included passenger vehicle operation, one, two and five to
n box truck operation.
SKILLS
MS Office Software-ALL (Office Suite, MS Project)
Maximo work order and maintenance management software suite
AutoCAD, Visio
Electrical design, installation, maintenance
Chiller, Boiler, Steam Control, HVAC/R operation, installation and maintenance
Building energy management controls design, installation, maintenance, validatio
n and commissioning - hardware/software
*DDC- Honeywell, Carrier, Andover, Circon, Siemens (Landis & Gyr)
*PLC- AVG / EZAutomation
*Pacific Controls Galaxy Platform
Vocational Level Instruction
Gasoline/Diesel Engine Maintenance & Repair
Emergency/Standby Generator operation & testing
Commissioning & Validation of new electrical & mechanical systems
Member: National Association of Power Engineers
Member: Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Member: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Member: National Fire Protection Association
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Courses
1973 a" 1974 a" Attended
New York University School of Continuing Education
Real Estate Institute
Certification - Certificate Course Building Electrical Design a" Critical System
s
State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
Engineeras License
Black Seal Low Pressure Fireman
Blue Seal 2C Refrigeration
US Postal Service Technical Training Center, Norman, OK
Certifications
Industrial Electricity
Pneumatic and Electric Controls
Boiler Operation and Maintenance
Chiller Operation and Maintenance
Energy Management
Elevator Maintenance a" Hydraulic
Exide Electronics, Raleigh, NC
UPS Maintenance Course
Building Owners and Managers Institute International
Certification - Systems Maintenance Administrator
City Of New York - FDNY, New York, NY
Certification - FDNY-Fire Safety Director-Z-50-2001
State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
Certification - State of New Jersey Department of Education - Teacher of Skilled
Trades / Heating and Ventilating
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
Certification a" Air Conditioning & Heating Exam
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Certification - EPA 608 / Universal Certification Proper Refrigerant Practices
ESCO Institute
Certification - EPA 609 / Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Recovery and Recycling
Equipment
Honeywell Corporation
Honeywell Home & Building Control University
NET-840 Excel CARE Excel 5000 Programming
Landis & Gyr, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL (now Siemens Corporation)
Design Engineering 1 & 2
Database Programming 101 & 201 - PPCL
Lincoln Technical Institute
Diploma-Automotive Mechanic
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
Johnson Controls, Inc. / Computer Sciences Corporation
Four Carrier 300 ton centrifugal chillers
Eight Liebert Deluxe System/3 Environmental Control Systems
Two Caterpillar 2000kW 3516 emergency diesel generator sets
Four Exide 500kVA UPS modules
Two Mitsubishi 750 kVA UPS modules
Four Liebert Power Distribution Units w/static switch
Two L3 Communications static switches
ASCO automatic / programmable switchgear / S&M 12.5 kV Power Distribution Switch
es
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above
Globix Corporation
One Trane Centravac 250 ton centrifugal chiller
Twenty Liebert Deluxe System/3 Environmental Control Systems
Two Caterpillar 2000kW 3516 emergency diesel generator sets
Eight Liebert 225 kVA UPS modules
Sixteen Liebert Power Distribution Units
ASCO automatic / programmable switchgear
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above
Johnson Controls, Inc. / American Home Products
Three York 600 ton centrifugal chillers
Two Cleaver Brooks 150 horsepower hot water boilers
Thirteen Carrier 39NX 35K-40K CFM variable speed Air Handling Units
Landis and Gyr System 600 Building Management System
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above
Citicorp Data Site
Three Trane Centravac 500 ton centrifugal chillers
Two Iron Fireman 60 horsepower hot water boilers
Thirty-five Liebert Deluxe System/3 Environmental Control Systems
Three Caterpillar 2000 kW 3516 emergency diesel generator sets
Six Piller 415 Hz motor generator sets
Six Piller Uniblock rotary UPS modules
Andover S/256 Control System
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above
U.S. Postal Service
Two Carrier 525 ton centrifugal chillers
Two Carrier 132.8 ton-reciprocating chillers
Two Cleaver Brooks 200 horsepower steam generators
Two Weil McLain 32 horsepower hot water boilers
Robert Shaw pneumatic control system
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above