FRANKLIN M.

CASTRO, PE, PMP

Houston, Texas  (281) 928-7504  castfm@gmail.com  https: //www.linkedin.com/in/castfm

SUMMARY
Extensive domestic and international experience executing complex automation projects for O&G facilities. Vast
experience executing a wide range of automation, fire and gas and safety system related projects in the oil and
gas and power generation industries. Proven expertise in planning, directing, controlling and maximizing
resources and productivity to achieve project goals, and coordinating use of global resources to achieve cost
reductions. Direct experience with commercial, and technical negotiations upstream, midstream and downstream
facility automation, SCADA systems, Process Control and Instrumentation of both green and brown field projects.
Adept and experienced in problem solving. Consistently delivered projects on time because I am at my best when
working under pressure and take great pride in being someone you can rely on
Core competencies include:
 Project & Program Management  Project Engineering  Business Development
 Facility Automation  Mega Projects  Scope Management
 Pipeline SCADA Systems  Pipeline Construction  Change Management
 Process Control & Instrumentation  Estimating & Scheduling  Process Improvement
 Brownfield/Greenfield Projects  Global Resource Coordination  Contract Negotiations
 Construction Management  Team Building & Leadership  Risk Assessment & Mitigation
 Start-up and commissioning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAUDI ARAMCO, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 12/2011-10/2017
Project Manager |Project Interface Manager| Project Engineer
Strategized recovery plan to reduce a projected delay of 12 months to 4 months for the $460MM, 600km, 42”
NGL pipeline from Shedgum to Yanbu project by closely coordinating with main contractor, fabricator, key
stakeholders and other project interfaces.

Key Contributions
 Accelerated completion of FEED package for the construction of the Abqaiq to Yanbu pipeline tie-in, a 200
km, 52" heavy crude pipeline, three months ahead of schedule, reducing engineering costs and office space by
$150M; scope included construction of the pipeline to tie in existing pipeline as well as upgrading pumps at
existing tank farm, installation of new 1MM barrel storage tank, custody transfer metering, and new electrical
substation.
 Championed the use of project management tools (communication matrix, look ahead schedule, risk matrix
and issues log) to achieve schedule improvement of six months in the installation and commissioning of
equipment for Upgrading Security and Surveillance systems ($600MMD) throughout the country.
 Augmented, developed, and incorporated corporate initiatives into project specific plans to improve quality of
engineering design and promote development of Saudi Nationals as part of Saudi Aramco’s Accelerated
Transformation Program (ATP).
 Conceptualized detailed interface matrix tool and interface management plan which served to reduce re-work
by 15% and was applied for coordinating the work of multiple disciplines working on the USD1B King
Abdulaziz Sports City project in Jeddah, KSA.

HONEYWELL PROCESS SOLUTIONS, Houston, TX 5/2011-12/2011

Senior Program Manager
Maintained a $ 200MM portfolio of domestic and international projects including the Dow Chemical facility chlorine
unit expansion project in Freeport, TX. Collaborated with main contractor during Detail Design to reduce the
construction schedule and project costs by modularizing controls systems for the expansion and modernization project
at Talara Refinery in Peru.
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BRAND ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, Houston, TX 3/2010-5/2011

Program Manager/Business Development
Orchestrated the successful execution of large maintenance projects for the refining, petrochemical, specialty chemical,
and power generation markets within the US and Latin America. Leveraged business unit P&L of $75MM.
Collaborated with cross cultural teams to develop best practices that maximized ROI. Cultivated positive business
relationships and referral networks to identify strategic partnerships; negotiated service contract terms and conditions.

Key Contributions:
 Drove ~ $5 - 10MM new business by expanding business development outside the US.
 Achieved margin improvement of 5%+ by developing a complex change order to recover costs accrued
through standby and client-related delays.

TURBINE AIR SYSTEMS, Houston, TX 8/2009 –2/2010

Project Manager
Executed the installation and commissioning phase of a $10MM turbine air cooling system for Duke Buck Station, a
new 620 MW facility in North Carolina. Drove on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality project. Spearheaded
development and implementation of project management procedures for project documentation, action items, cost
tracking, and reporting.
Key Contributions:
 Instrumental in preparing multimillion dollar proposals valued between USD75MM and USD100M.
 Assembled specific project execution plans, assessed and documented project risks, and led cost estimate
preparation for commercial proposals.

HONEYWELL PROCESS SOLUTIONS, Houston, TX | Anchorage, AK | Mexico City 3/1998 –6/2009

Senior Project Manager |Business Development
Implemented multiple O&G automation projects (upstream and downstream), and power generation projects both
domestic and overseas. Drove revenue increases and profit margin through effective scope management, up-selling
equipment and services, exceeding expectations by an average of 10-15%

Key Contributions:
 Expanded installed base on the BP Alaska MAC Program generating an additional $75 million USD of project
opportunities.
 Accomplished the completion of the Basell Refinery Safety System Upgrade in record time, eliminating
liquidated damages and receiving an early completion bonus instead ($250M)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
 Rice University Program for  Six Sigma (Green Belt)  Honeywell TDC 3000/EPKS, Safety
Managers  Advanced Leadership Systems
 Recovering of Troubled  Advanced Project Management  Solar and Wind Energy
Projects

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

 Project Management Institute, PMP  International Society of  Registered Professional
Automation (ISA) Engineer, Texas