Mario Castro
San Jose,Costa Rica
Summary
Skilled engineering manager builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 20 years of experience in multiple industries working with automation projects. Committed to rapidly and efficiently completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.
Strong financial skills in planning, modelling, forecasting and project evaluation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Emerson Electric CR
10.2018 - Current
- Led cross-functional team of 130+ resources to support automation projects in North America, Latin America and Europe
- Supported areas: DCS (PAS, SIS, Batch & Compressors), Electricity & Instrumentation, Simulation (Digital Twin), RTMS, Syncade MES, Cybersecurity, IT/OT and Software development
- Financial planning and forecasting for Costa Rica Export Engineering Center (CREEC), including: budget, absorption, rates, and utilization
- Exceeded Remote Engineering Teams (RET) survey target since it started in FY20. Closed FY23 as the best PSS Global Engineering Center
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects in different industries.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated 35+ resources on deputation to work on customer sites
Regional Lead
Emerson Electric
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Increased regional sales by developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives
- Managed a team of engineers who supported automation projects in United States, Canada and Latin America
- Led projects of Citgo, Northwest Redwater, Dominion, FHR, Vopak, among others
- Participated in Project Forecast meetings with Engineering & Solution Centers for PSS North America
Principal Engineer
Emerson Electric CR
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Led Distributed Control System projects in North America and Latin America in industries like Oil & Gas, Refining, Mining, Life Sciences and Food & Beverage
- Developed a team of new grads to execute automation projects with DeltaV
- Coordinated the execution of multiple projects in parallel in Mexico, Brazil, Chile and United States
Director of Engineering
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
02.2007 - 08.2012
- Led a cross-functional team to provide maintenance and manage projects in a world class resort
- Finance planning and forecasting including OPEX and CAPEX
Project Manager, Tech Lead
Integración De Servicios Automatizados
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Managed design, implementation and commissioning of projects in Building Automation and Security Systems
- Executed and led projects in Central America, South America and the Caribbean
Education
MBA - Finance
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Costa Rica03.2023
Master of Science - Project Management
Universidad Para La Cooperación Internacional
Costa Rica09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universidad De Costa Rica
Costa Rica10.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Field Operations
- Resourceful Nature
- Project Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Other Skills
Power BI
DeltaV
Programmable Logic Controllers
Databases
Building Automation Systems
Instrumentation
Fire detection systems
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Emerson Electric CR
10.2018 - Current
Regional Lead
Emerson Electric
06.2015 - 09.2018
Principal Engineer
Emerson Electric CR
09.2012 - 06.2015
Director of Engineering
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
02.2007 - 08.2012
Project Manager, Tech Lead
Integración De Servicios Automatizados
02.2004 - 06.2007
MBA - Finance
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Master of Science - Project Management
Universidad Para La Cooperación Internacional
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universidad De Costa Rica
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