Aaron Irias
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Reliable Facilities Technician with 7+ years of experience in high-volume camp Shell Oil and campus environments, including plant operations support, custodial work, and basic maintenance. Known for calm, professional conduct, strong communication with supervisors and custodial/security staff, and the ability to work independently or in small teams. Comfortable with shift work, WHMIS procedures, and safety protocols, and looking to bring that experience into a long-term Plant Operations role at UBC.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Maintenance & Plant Operations (Lead/Operator)
Facility Maintenance Technician
Surrey/Lower Mainland, BC
03.2025 - Current
- Direct all aspects of facility maintenance and custodial operations for high-occupancy sites, ensuring 100% service uptime.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized industrial floor-care machinery and facility assets.
- Implement and manage rigorous safety protocols, including WHMIS-compliant chemical handling and hazardous material storage.
- Coordinate with building managers to ensure all maintenance windows and emergency response protocols are met without service interruption.
Camp & Campus Operations Technician
Boucher site services
- Performed facility maintenance within large-scale camp and institutional environments at Shell Oil (Albian Village) and CNRL sites.
- Provided frontline support for building systems, including regular mechanical room checks and monitoring of HVAC systems.
- Partnered closely with Campus Security and Building Management to manage site access and emergency response.
- Entrusted to work autonomously during graveyard and swing shifts, managing building alarms, lock-ups, and urgent repairs.
- Executed large-scale facility sanitation and maintenance programs in accordance with institutional health standards.
Education
Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BurnabySkills
- UBC Vancouver & UBC Okanagan Campus Experience (Subcontracted Work
- Plant Operations Support
- HVAC/Mechanical Room Monitoring
- Preventative Maintenance
- Safety & Compliance
- WHMIS
- WorkSafeBC Standards
- SDS Management
- PPE Protocols
- Logistics & Communication
- Inter-departmental Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Technical Skills
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Minor Plumbing/Electrical
- Site Inspections
Certification
- WHMIS Certification (Current)
- Emergency First Aid Level 1
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
Timeline
Facility Maintenance & Plant Operations (Lead/Operator)
Facility Maintenance Technician
03.2025 - Current
Camp & Campus Operations Technician
Boucher site services
Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology