Gino Caione
Director, Project Engineering @Hydrostor
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Project Engineering @Hydrostor
Toronto, ON, CA
Led engineering for the $1.76B Willow Rock Energy Storage Center (A-CAES), managing Owner’s Engineer and Tier 1 contractors to resolve complex design issues and deliver seamless plant integration.• Appointed to the Project Leadership Team, collaborating with senior executives to shape project strategy and drive successful financial close and transition to execution.• Unified work processes and standards across all contractors, championing the adoption of Procore to enhance project controls and collaboration.• Spearheaded a change to a ~$220M equipment package (compressor and turbine), acting as technical lead for the competitive RFP and contract negotiations to mitigate risk and maintain project continuity.• Managed DOE loan program engineering submissions, ensuring compliance and resolving independent engineer queries.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT GINO CAIONE
I’m a versatile engineering leader (P.Eng) with 18 years of experience across energy, heavy industry, and clean technology. My background spans project management, mechanical and process engineering, supply chain optimization, and process safety—built through roles at ExxonMobil, an EPCM firm, and now at an advanced energy solutions provider.Currently, I serve as Engineering Manager for a $1.8 Billion a First-of-a-Kind Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility, overseeing engineering coordination, contractor interfaces, risk management, and technical systems to enable scalable project execution.I bring a structured, collaborative approach to complex challenges—balancing strategic insight, technical depth, and a strong commitment to respectful, cross-functional engagement.
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