John Castoro is an experienced business entrepreneur and facilities manager with expertise in utilities, critical environments, and mechanical systems. He has over 20 years of operational and management experience, including significant roles in various companies overseeing complex facility operations and energy management. Additionally, he is a vocational teacher of HVAC/R and control systems, currently writing a textbook that integrates HVAC/R trade knowledge with PLC controls.

1. John Castoro
309 Essex Drive Brick, NJ 08723 Home Phone: 732-477-3531 Cell: 732-330-1775 e-mail: jcchiefeng@comcast.net
Business Entrepreneur - Director of Utilities & Critical Environments - Manager of Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Professional with proven experience in the operation and maintenance of all site utilities, critical environments, central plant
equipment and control systems. Expert in the installation, maintenance and operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, steam stations,
building systems, DDC - PLC controls, mission critical equipment, UPS, STS/PDU, generators, CRAC Units, Halon-1301,
FM200, FE-25 fire suppression systems, pre-action water fire suppression systems, programmable automatic switch gear and
building management software. Vocational teacher of HVAC/R and control systems.
Currently writing a textbook which combines the HVAC/R trade with PLC controls.
Technical 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 design, operation, installation and maintenance
 Building energy management controls design, installation, operation, maintenance, validation and commissioning
i. DDC- Honeywell, Carrier, Andover, Circon, Siemens (Landis & Gyr)
ii. PLC- AVG / EZAutomation
iii. Pacific Controls Galaxy Platform
 Vocational Level Instruction – HVAC/R and DDC/PLC Controls
 Gasoline/Diesel Engine Maintenance & Repair
 Emergency/Standby Generator design, operation, maintenance & testing
 Commissioning & Validation of new electrical, mechanical & control systems
Professional Strengths:
Ability to work under pressure, make decisions & resolve issues in a 24/7 environment.
Over 20 years of operation & repair of building equipment.
Teacher of skilled trades in HVAC/R, DDC & PLC controls.
Proven management skills of trade employees.
Creation of preventative maintenance & safety programs at multiple sites.
Perform equipment audits for safety & energy management improvements.
Expert in control systems logic with the ability to translate programming languages.
Trained, experienced energy audit engineer – Building Performance Institute.
Ability to analyze risk in the design phase of new or renovation projects and offer equitable solutions.
Innovative team leader, inspirational co-worker and counselor to help employees reach future goals.
John Castoro
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2. Work History
WNYW Fox5 New York / WWOR My9 Secaucus NJ Fox Television Stations, Inc. – Director of Facilities
2011 – Present
Manages and directs 26 employees in the operation & maintenance of two sister television stations including Local 3 electricians, Local 30 operating engineers,
maintenance and custodial employees. Maintains the financial stability of the department through the creation and management of operating and capital
budgets. Responsible for construction projects, fire safety and emergency action plans. Provides facilities support for broadcast engineering and production
departments.
INNOVATIVE LOGICAL CONTROLS, LLC – Owner
2008 – 2011 (Retired)
Energy Management / DSM Utilities Automation / PLC Design, Programming, Maintenance & Training.
Panel design and installation, retrofit of existing DDC systems with PLC controls. Specialization in complex sequences of operation. Training in HVAC/R,
Building Automation and Facilities Management.
THE LIGHTSTONE GROUP – Director of Utilities / EMS Controls / Energy Management
2007 – 2010
Designed, installed, programmed and commissioned an AVG/EZAutomation PLC control system at each of five properties to manage and control utility usage.
This includes 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 upgrades for the residential division for properties of 100 to 600 units,
both high rise and garden style configurations. Larger property boiler plants exceed 800 HP and chiller plants of 1200 Tons.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. – Computer Sciences Corporation Project - Critical Environment Operations Manager
2006 – 2007
Managed a staff and operated mission critical equipment in the data center:
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 Switches
All required trim and auxiliary equipment for the above
Designed and proposed electrical and mechanical infrastructure modifications. Instructed all engineering personnel on all mission critical equipment. Managed
the maintenance and operational budget and project managed an infrastructure upgrade with a value of over $10 million.
JERSEY STATE CONTROLS - Operations Manager
2003 – 2006
Directly responsible for the financial stability of a building automation company managing installations, service and procurement, with a direct report to the
company principals on financial profitability, employee productivity and material usage. Managed over $7 million in projects during 2003 – 2006. Designed and
programmed multiple projects as a company representative of Andover Controls Corporation (now Schneider Electric) and Circon Systems Corporation.
THE TRUMP CORPORATION - Director of Operations
2002 – 2003
I directed Resident Managers and staff members in the operation of seven condominium buildings in mid-town Manhattan. This position required me to
personally meet with high profile and celebrity owners to resolve problems relating to building quality of life and alteration contracts. Specified
mechanical/electrical and building control modifications and contracts to each condominium board of managers to maintain the common space.
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3. GLOBIX CORPORATION - Mission Critical Manager
2000 – 2002
Managed a staff and operated mission critical equipment in multiple data centers:
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
Project managed and developed a peak shaving generator system to relieve the Con-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. Also, held
the position of NYFD Fire Safety Director for the main data site.
AIRTRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Service Manager
1999 – 2000
I performed as the front desk Service Manager for a refrigeration and air conditioning company managing twelve NJ Local 274 pipe fitters engaged in retrofit
installations, service and procurement, with a direct report to the company principals on employee productivity and material usage. Answered the service “hot-
line” and 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 – HVAC
1997 – 1999
I instructed the 9th through 12th grade levels as a non-tenured teacher of Heating, 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 into 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 labor force for new construction and existing retrofit work within the Building Controls Division. Responsible for procuring appropriate sub-
contracts, purchasing material and coordinating multiple trades for each project with the intent of completing 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 personnel on the individual building design and function of the installed systems.
LANDIS & GYR, INC. - General Engineer
1995 – 1997
Designed systems and managed a union labor force of electricians and pipe fitters for new construction and existing retrofit work within the Systems Operations
Division of the Metro Branch of Landis & Gyr. Responsible for procuring appropriate sub-contracts, purchasing material and coordinating multiple trades for each
project with the intent of completing 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 personnel on the individual building design
and function of the installed system. Upon completion of the original installation contract, proposed to Facilities VP's/CFO an appropriate integration package for
additional customer sites.
JOHNSON CONTROLS WORLD SERVICES - American Home Products Corporation Project - Chief Engineer
1993 – 1995
I was responsible for operating and maintaining an 1800 ton chiller plant and 300 HP boiler plant with all associated auxiliary equipment:
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
Additional duties included a process chiller system used to condition the company data site. I modified the design, installed and operated the HVAC/R, electrical
equipment and building management systems. I managed the grounds maintenance contracts and maintenance staff.
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4. CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD - Citicorp Project - Operating Engineer (12:00AM - 8:30AM shift)
1990 – 1993
Operated mission critical equipment in multiple data centers on the 12 midnight to 8:30 AM shift:
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
PAINE WEBBER, INC. - Operating Engineer (12:00AM - 8:30AM shift)
1989 – 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,
CRAC Units, Boilers, Halon-1301 fire suppression system, pre-action water fire suppression systems, programmable automatic switch gear and building
management monitoring software systems.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE - Engineman/Building Equipment Mechanic
1973 – 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:
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
Repaired or rebuilt centrifugal pumps, semi-hermetic refrigeration compressors, steam condensate return systems, and potable water booster pump systems. In
the absence of the contracted elevator company, the US Postal Service trained select trade employees to operate and repair the hydraulic elevators of which I
was one. Additional duties included maintaining the electrical system infrastructure connected to all mail processing equipment. I assembled and repaired all
grounds maintenance equipment.
Before being trained in the maintenance trade, duties included mail processing and delivery. Training included passenger vehicle operation, one, two and five
ton box truck operation.
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5. TRAINING & EDUCATION
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Courses
1973 – 1974 – Attended
New York University School of Continuing Education
Real Estate Institute
Certification - Certificate Course Building Electrical Design – Critical Systems
State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
Engineer’s 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 – 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
Certificate of Fitness - FDNY-Fire Safety Director-Z-50-2001 / Z-58 -2012
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 – 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
Building Performance Institute
Building Analyst Certification
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