Andries Omar Castro Alvarez - B.Sc. Civil Engineering. University of Alberta, 1990.

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Andries Castro, B.Sc. Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton,

A lberta, Canada (1990).

Permanent Address: #171, 3110 – 47 Avenue

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. T4N 3P2

Telephone: 587-***-****

Cell.: 403-***-****

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Summary of Immediate Competencies

Project Management

• Project Implementation Manager for Replacement of Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks at Ethelda Bay, Estevan

Islands, BC.

• Assistant to the Project Implementation Manager in all daily tasks for all aspects of Project

Implementation for all airports in the province of British Columbia.

• Extensive exposure to the Project Management of a wide variety of multi-faceted projects, from a small

parking lot to a major Air Terminal Building (ATB) or significant airport expansion and upgrade (Province of

British Columbia).

• Project Manager / Site Engineer for BOSA AXXIS Residential Hi-Rise Development

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downtown Calgary (Can$ 40,000,000 in 1999 dollars).

• SRDRWC Project Coordinator. Extensive Coordination and Project Management for the South Red Deer

Wastewater Commission Transmission line from the City of Red Deer to the border with the Province of

Saskatchewan ($400 million project).

• Extensive project Coordination / Management for several large linear infrastructure projects in the

Province of Alberta ($30 - $400 million range).

Hydrology, Hydraulics, Stormwater Management, Computer Modelling

Stantec Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2005-2009)

Tagish Engineering Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2009-2010)

• Stormwater Management (SWM).

• Drainage Basin Delineation.

• Index Flood Method.

• Flood Frequency Analysis.

• Chicago Design Storm.

• NRCS (SCS) Curve Number Method.

• SWM Detention Ponds (Wet / Dry).

• Drainage Studies and Watershed Modelling.

H ydraulic Analysis and Design

Stantec Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2005-2009)

Tagish Engineering Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2009-2010)

• Manning Equation.

• Rational Method.

• Channel Analysis and Design.

• Culvert Analysis and Design.

• Pipe flow.

• Rating Curves.

• Stage-Volume-Discharge Relationships.

• Conveyance System Analysis.

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Computer Modelling in Hydraulics and Hydrology

Stantec Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2005-2009)

Tagish Engineering Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2009-2010)

• SWMHYMO (Hydrology, Hydraulics).

• HEC-SSP (Hydrological Statistics).

• CFA (Consolidated Frequency Analysis).

• SFA (Streamflow Frequency Analysis).

• QHM (Stormwater Sedimentation Modelling).

• HEC-RAS (Basic).

• WaterCAD (Basic).

• XP-SWMM (Basic).

• SWMM 5.0 (Basic).

• MIDUSS.

• Microsoft Office.

• Technical Excel.

Hydrology

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Stantec Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2005-2009)

Tagish Engineering Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2009-2010)

• Release Rates / Unit Discharge Rates.

• Pre-development and Post-development basin response characteristics.

• Rainfall – Runoff Basin Response.

• Dual Drainage Concept (Major / Minor System).

• Curve Number Method: Area-weighted composite CN, Modified CN, Initial

Abstractions, Antecedent Moisture Condition (AMC I, II, III), etc.

• Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs).

• Analysis of Complex (multi-basin) Regional Drainage Basin.

• Large and small watersheds, wetlands.

• Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Urban, Rural, Grasslands, Forests, and

other watershed types.

• Hyetographs, Hydrographs, IDF curves, Chicago Design Storm Parameter

Determination.

• Return Period Discharge Calculation ( QT ).

• Statistical Analysis (HEC-SSP, CFA, SFA, Excel calculations).

• Correlation and Regression Analysis.

• Use of Log-Pearson Type III statistical distribution, Weibull plotting position,

K T factors.

• Exceedance Probability, Return Period, Regional Relationships / Curves,

Logarithmic “linear” Regression.

• Water Survey of Canada Hydrometric Station Data Analysis.

• Hydrological Time Series Analysis.

• Regulatory Requirements (Alberta).

Water, Wastewater, and Population Modelling

Stantec Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2005-2009)

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Tagish Engineering Ltd., Red Deer, Alberta (2009-2010)

• Population Projection Modelling for Linear Infrastructure Projects.

• Linear Infrastructure Projects (Water Transmission Line, Wastewater Transmission Line).

• Analysis of water and wastewater records to determine design-basis values including:

ADD Average Day Demand.

MDD Maximum Day Demand.

PHD Peak Hour Demand.

MMD Maximum Month Demand.

Maximum Summer Day Demand.

Maximum Winter Day Demand.

Other Design-Basis Values.

Other Experience

Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, High Rise Construction, Highway Construction

EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta

Global Engineering and Testing Ltd., Calgary, Alberta

Pagnotta Construction Management Ltd., Calgary, Alberta

Alberta Transportation and Utilities, Red Deer and Central Alberta, Edmonton

• Project Management / Site Engineer for BOSA AXXIS Residential Hi-Rise Development

downtown Calgary (Can$ 40,000,000 in 1999 dollars).

• Geotechnical Engineer (EBA and Global).

• On-site pile inspection and design (deep foundations).

• Geotechnical Investigations in Edmonton, Jasper, Calgary, Devon, and Morinville in the

Province of Alberta, Canada.

• Concrete and materials testing and quality control: asphalt marshall briquettes, grain

size distribution, Proctor density, % compaction, moisture content, soil-cement,

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% fractures, balloon density tests for highway construction, asphalt hydrocarbon

extraction method, nuclear densometer testing, concrete testing, etc.

• Aggregate crusher control.

• Asphalt plant inspections.

• Highway Construction (Red Deer, Bentley, and Central Alberta).

• Highway Engineering (Twin Atria Building, Edmonton, Alberta).

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Public Works Canada / Transport Canada – Air

Technical and Professional Services

Airports Authority Group

4th f loor, 800 Burrard Street

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Project Implementation Manager for Replacement of Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks at Ethelda Bay,

Estevan Islands, BC.

• Assistant to the Project Implementation Manager in all daily tasks for all aspects of Project

I mplementation for all airports in the province of British Columbia.

• Some of these project implementation tasks included:

Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Design.

Consultant Selection Process.

Project Approval Document (PAD).

Progress Payment Forms.

Contract Award.

Bid Opening.

Addenda.

Site Selection process.

AK Documents.

Approval in Principle.

Preparation of Supporting Details.

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Pre-construction meetings at sites.

Compilation of Cost Estimates (Class A, B, C, and D).

Requests for Proposal.

Proposal Review.

Specifications and Drawings Review.

Liaison with PWC / Transport Canada professionals, Architects, Airport Managers, Mechanical /

Electrical / Civil / Geotechnical Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, Quantity Surveyors,

Hydrologists, Water Resources Engineers, etc.

Terms of Reference.

All required certificates, Insurance, Surety, Guarantees and Warranties, Construction Completion

Certificate, Labor and materials payment bonds, etc.

Knowledge of airport configurations and procedures.

Knowledge of government office procedures.

Assisting in the control of project progress.

• Extensive exposure to the Project Management of a wide variety of multi-faceted projects, from a

small parking lot to a major Air Terminal Building (ATB) or significant airport expansion and upgrade.

Professional Development

Three (3) years at University of Alberta (Edmonton) taking Graduate Level Courses.

Construction and Project Management (Dr. Simaan Abourizk).

Structural Analysis and Design (Concrete, Masonry Structures. Dr. Hatzinikolas, Dr. Simmonds).

Water Resources and Environmental Fluid Mechanics:

• CIV.E. 631 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (Dr. N. Rajaratnam – Civil and Environmental

Engineering).

• CIV.E. 635 Advanced Environmental Fluid Mechanics (Dr. N. Rajaratnam).

• MECH.E. 632 Turbulent Fluid Dynamics (Dr. D. Wilson – Mechanical Engineering).

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• Biofluid Mechanics (Head of Urodynamics Dept. at Edmonton Hospital).

• CIV.E. 643 Porous Media Hydraulics (Dr. Guyan, visiting professor from the Technical and

Engineering University of Bangladesh).

Language and Cultural Courses Spanish, French, Swedish, German.

• Advanced Spanish Translation at the University of Alberta.

• University F rench at the University of Alberta and French immersion at the University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia.

• First Year University Swedish at the University of Alberta.

• First Year University Reading German at the University of Alberta and German for travellers at

Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta.

• Translation (Spanish to English) of Ngenechen: The Green Deity, Master of Arts in

Anthropology Thesis by Professor Omar Castro Gatica, Department of Anthropology, University of

A lberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1994.

Additional documents available, including:

• References.

• Project Lists.

• Sample reports.

• Portfolio, Awards and Recognition.

• Proof of qualifications (documentation).

• Professional Development Courses (EPIC and others)

I look forward to discussing my experience and passion for Engineering

Andries Castro, B.Sc Civil Engineering. University of Alberta. 1990.

Employment History and Salient Details

March 2010 – Present Family medical situation in Venezuela. Second child in Venezuela. Caring for

elderly parents (serious extended illness of father – Primary Care Giver) in Red

Deer, Alberta, Canada.

• Freelance engineering and translation consulting in Venezuela (see below

2000-2005). City of Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela.

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February 2009 – March 2010 Intermediate Water Resources / Municipal Engineer / Project Management.

Tagish Engineering Ltd.

Red Deer, Alberta.

• Extensive application of Hydraulics and Hydrology Principles to the

Analysis of multi-basin catchments in the Province of Alberta.

• Extensive Computer Modelling of Basin Rainfall-Runoff Response using

SWMHYMO software.

• Project Negotiation, Coordination, and Management: field site visits to

discuss issues with landowners, Alberta Environment Personnel,

stakeholders, interested parties, etc.

• Extensive site visits to drainage basins in the Province of Alberta, all

associated structures, culverts, channels, etc.

• Report writing for Central Alberta Municipalities.

• Calculation and modelling for determination of water and wastewater

design basis values (PHD, MDD, ADD, etc.)

October 2005 – February 2009 Engineering Designer / Project Engineer / SRDRWC Project Coordinator.

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Red Deer, Alberta.

• Extensive Stormwater Modelling for most Wet and Dry Ponds in Central

A lberta. All associated calculations, modelling, report writing, and

presentations to clients.

• Linear Infrastructure hydraulic calculations, determination of pipe

pressure class, pipe size and material, slopes, etc.

• Computer Modelling and determination of pipe friction factor for new

and old pipe network segments.

• Development of protocols for linear infrastructure analysis and

modelling.

• Determination of criteria and development of design alternatives for

l inear infrastructure in Central Alberta (several transmission lines in the $30-

$400 million range) for Alberta Environment.

• SRDRWC Project Coordinator. Extensive Coordination and Project

Management for the South Red Deer Wastewater Commission Transmission

l ine from the City of Red Deer to the border with the Province of

Saskatchewan ($400 million project).

• Extensive project Coordination / Management for several large linear

infrastructure projects in the Province of Alberta ($30 - $400 million range).

• Document Control, work flow control, personnel assignments, personnel

mentoring, development of project binder system, control, coordination, and

follow-up assignments of incoming and outgoing electronic mail for large

l inear infrastructure projects. Ability to organize and coordinate large

amounts of information under time constraints.

• Value Added Engineering: development of presentations, presentations to

consultants, Alberta Environment, elected officials, stakeholders, etc. Stantec

in-house specialty training was provided by Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, PQS,

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Canada Research Chair in Project Management Systems, Director and

Professor, of the University of Calgary (former graduate student under the

supervision of Dr. Simaan Abourizk of the University of Alberta).

April 2000 – September 2005 Engineering and Administrative Support Professional for International

Projects (Special Freelance Position).

DIG ICEL Corporation Ltd.

Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela. Contact: Lic. Julia Campos.

• Moved to Venezuela, got married and started a family.

• Experience in a variety of Project Coordination, Management, and

Implementation as it related to the Telecommunications Industry in the State

of Anzoátegui Venezuela, at the City of Puerto La Cruz.

• Extensive Intercultural Facilitation (English to Spanish and Spanish to

English).

• Extensive Interpretation of Contract Documents, Drawings, Communications

(written, electronic), including suppliers (NOKIA of Finland at the time).

• Extensive coordination with Accounting Department from field site work and

other company areas and regions.

• Extensive Translation of all aspects of contract negotiation, contract

interpretation in field and office conditions.

• Extensive Telecommunication tower network site visits and associated field

work for the entire State of Anzoategui, where the telecommunications

network is located. Inspections, geotechnical, landowner negotiations, site

rental agreements, supplier meetings, and the like.

• Extensive Analysis of Decommissioning Protocols and calculation

procedures (Thesis of senior officer in company) for each tower site,

including detailed characteristics and data for each site.

• Extensive field work and project coordination / management throughout the

State of Anzoategui, Venezuela: cell tower inspections and visits, assistance

with repair of cell tower grounds and equipment, liaison with landowners of

cell site, contract negotiation at site, dispute resolution (English – Spanish,

Spanish- English), facilitation at field sites, etc.

July 1999 – March 2000 Project Manager / Site Engineer / Project Coordinator for the AXX IS High-

Rise Complex (Downtown Calgary).

Pagnotta Construction Management Inc.

Calgary, Alberta.

• Extensive Construction Coordination and Management for the

construction of the 28-storey AXXIS Residential Complex downtown

Calgary (approx. $40 million structure).

• Management of 60 + construction workers and other external crews as

needed, e.g. concrete finishing crews, tower crane repair crews, tower crane

l ifting crews, lumber suppliers, equipment suppliers, payroll company,

concrete supply company, tool repair crews, etc.

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• Extensive coordination of work flow crews: steel workers, electricians,

plumbers, carpenters, formwork specialists from Vancouver, B.C., steel and

concrete suppliers, concrete finishers, concrete placers, surveyors, shoring

people, heating and hoarding, and all relevant work groups present at the

construction of this significant Reinforced Concrete Struture.

• The AXXIS construction was a concentrated effort. Andries Castro was in

charge of the construction coordination and management at the site. This was

the only project given to Andries Castro until the structure was completed,

i.e. fast-tracked, under labor shortages, under close scrutiny due to another

tower crane across the street, limited space, and other difficulties.

November 1998 – July 1999 Construction worker / Construction coordinator / Construction Engineer.

Con-Forte Contracting Co. Ltd. Formwork.

Calgary, Alberta .

• Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures in the Calgary area.

• Extensive use of formwork for all types of reinforced concrete members:

beams, columns, foundation walls, truck bay foundations, retail stores, cold

storage facilities, High-Rise Hotel with post-tensioned slabs, industrial and

commercial structures of many types.

• Positions held: labourer, carpenter’s helper, surveyor’s helper, consulting

geotechnical engineer for site specific problems, advisor for unusual pile

configurations, form aligner (survey). Consulting site engineer, as needed,

for compaction estimation, geotechnical conditions at site, pile cap

difficulties. Concrete checker as needed, acting Project Coordinator, etc.

October 1997 – May 1998 Geotechnical Engineer.

Global Engineering and Testing Ltd.

Calgary, Alberta.

• Extensive on site testing of engineering materials, concrete testing,

compaction testing, soil identification and sampling, soil testing at in-house

lab, Proctor testing, soil cement testing, aggregate gradation, etc.

• On site design engineering services. Due to difficult site conditions, site piles

had to be designed individually, constructed, inspected and poured on site.

• Geotechnical Investigations in Calgary area.

• Pile Inspections in Calgary area.

• Observation of Underground Utilities Construction.

• Project Coordination as well as office / field /construction personnel

coordination.

May 1995 – September 1997 Construction worker.

Construction Industry.

Calgary, Alberta.

• Many small construction projects, reinforced concrete construction.

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• Basic Framing, reinforced concrete, several types of foundations, house

construction, formwork, etc.

• Worked for several small construction firms (private).

• Work Crew Coordination.

• Basic construction surveying.

September 1992 – April 1995 University Student.

University of Alberta.

Edmonton, Alberta.

• Technical Graduate Engineering Courses.

• Language and Cultural Studies.

May 1990 – February 1992 Geotechnical Engineer.

EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Edmonton, Alberta.

• Extensive Geotechnical Investigations and geoenvironmental work

(Edmonton, Jasper, Devon, Slave Lake).

• Extensive Pile Inspections throughout the City of Edmonton.

• Many types of Foundation Inspections (escalator, spread footing, trench, slab

failure investigation, cased downhole inspections, pile caps, seismic piles,

etc).

• Extensive liaison with contractors, construction crews, office and field

personnel.

• On-site Design Services.

• Extensive engineering material identification and testing in field and lab

conditions.

• Observation of Underground Utilities Construction.

• Pile Inspection inside petroleum refinery (sensitive project).

May - August 1989 Strategic Planning & Development Engineer in Training.

Alberta Transportation and Utilities.

Strategic Planning Branch, Systems Planning.

Edmonton, Alberta.

• Development of Alberta Highways Manual for internal use of Alberta

Transportation and Utilities.

• Development of Municipality Highway Maps for Alberta Transportation and

Utilities.

• Contributed to maintaining the official Alberta Transportation Primary and

Secondary Highway Progress Charts for all Roads and Highways in the

Province of Alberta.

• Prepared several Manuals for internal use as requested by senior

transportation engineer.

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• Coordination within Department and with other Alberta Transportation and

Utilities Departments on a daily basis.

January - August 1988 Project Implementation Officer

Public Works Canada / Transport Canada Air

Professional and Technical Services

Airports Authority Group

Vancouver, British Columbia

• Extensive exposure to Project Implementation Management for all aspects

of airport construction and maintenance for all airports in the Province of

British Columbia.

• See page 5 of this Resume as well as the Typical Projects List.

May – September 1987 Materials Technician / Acting Supervisor of Sample Preparation Laboratory.

EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Materials Testing Division – Head Office.

Edmonton, Alberta.

• Extensive testing of engineering materials: all sizes of granular materials,

asphalt, soil cement, etc.

• Performed all standard tests on construction materials: grain size analysis,

%compaction, % fractures, Proctor tests (standard and modified),

hydrocarbon extraction, relative density, minimum density, hydrometer, etc.

• Coordination and Scheduling / Prioritizing of Materials Testing Programs.

• Coordination of client samples (sample acceptance, logging, testing program

coordination), client contacts (at site / at lab), dates for completion of testing,

etc.

May – November 1986 Materials Technologist Aide.

Alberta Transportation and Utilities.

Red Deer, Alberta.

• Assistant for all aspects of Highway Construction in Central Alberta:

• In-situ materials testing and identification.

• Construction practices.

• Construction equipment.

• Progress and Testing reports to Alberta Transportation and Utilities office.

• Team member in the coordination of Alberta Transportation and Utilities

personnel: Project Managers, Technicians, Technologists, office personnel,

survey crews, construction personnel, etc.

• Internal and external coordination of Alberta Transportation and Utilities and

private sector clients and contractors.

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