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Work History
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Andrew Bissonnette

774 Great Northern Way

Summary

Results-driven Chief Engineer with 25 years of experience in facility maintenance, notably at Simon Fraser University. Proven track record in managing complex mechanical systems and leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in DDC systems and known for exceptional problem-solving abilities, consistently delivering cost-saving solutions in construction and maintenance projects.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Simon Fraser University
07.2021 - Current
  • Manage Plumbing, Mechanical, Shift Engineers, and HVAC trades on the campus and oversee all Mechanical Preventative Maintenance.
  • Help maintain the largest district energy line in western Canada.
  • Give advice to project managers on construction projects.
  • Oversaw the cleaning, training of staff, and rebalancing the water treatment for the closed and open loops for chilled and heating systems
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
  • Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
  • Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.

Utility Maintenance/Tech 2 Engineer

City of Vancouver
01.1995 - Current
  • Ice maintenance.
  • HVAC operation of Orpheum and Queen Elizabeth Theatres.
  • Pool and hot tub maintenance.
  • Mechanical planned maintenance.
  • HVAC maintenance.
  • Zamboni Driver.
  • Operating within a multi-use building.

Operations Manager/Chief Engineer

Compass Canada
02.2013 - 07.2021
  • Manage the running and maintenance of a 375,000 sq.ft. building in downtown Vancouver.
  • Oversee 29 employees which includes, Admin, Techs, Janitorial, Shipper/Receiver, and Reception.
  • Oversaw a refresh of a Data Center and Project Management of building construction.
  • Oversaw the replacement of the boilers, chillers, and cooling tower.
  • Oversaw the replacement of the building transformers.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Implemented sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Chief Engineer

Thrifty Foods
07.2012 - 02.2013
  • In charge of the startup of the main food distribution center for Sobeys.
  • Oversee the Maintenance, Janitorial, and running of an 800 kg Ammonia plant.
  • Dock maintenance, HVAC servicing, Generator testing, setting up the safeties of the refrigeration plant.

Shift Engineer

University of British Columbia
09.2008 - 07.2012
  • PM maintenance.
  • Worked with high and low pressure steam.
  • Generator testing.
  • Shift Engineer

Engineer

CB Richard Ellis
05.2006 - 09.2008
  • PM maintenance on a Data center.
  • Shift Engineer.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

Operations Manager

ASB Services Ltd.
02.2005 - 04.2006
  • Coordinating a million dollar renovation.
  • Overseeing day to day running of 100,000 sq.ft. building.
  • Overseeing construction, budgets and 3 employees.
  • Teaching employees how to run their buildings more efficiently.
  • Finding and solving problems.
  • Improving equipment maintenance procedures.

Building Operator

Bentall Real Estate Services
10.1998 - 12.2005
  • Overseeing major renovations.
  • HVAC.
  • Plumbing.
  • Cooling tower.
  • Electrical vault.
  • Elevators.
  • Steam valves and taps.
  • Coordinating construction repairs to save owners money.
  • Follow through on 1-year warranties of General Contractor for a new 250,000 sq.ft. building.

Master of Ceremonies/Disc-Jockey

Gary Robertson Music
01.1991 - 01.2001
  • Entertained large and small groups of people for special functions and parties.

Building Maintenance

Icelandic Care Home
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Maintenance of Plumbing.
  • Electrical.
  • HVAC.
  • Floors – stripping and waxing.
  • Wheelchair maintenance.
  • Infection control.
  • Small renovations.

Owner/Self Employed

Painting Contractor
01.1986 - 01.1989
  • All aspects of running and managing painting business including Sales, Banking, Collections, Providing quality service.

Education

Water Distribution -level 1 - Operator

BCWWA
03-2024

DDC Controls

Delta Energrated Systems
12.2004

Business Management

BCIT
12.2003

A/C electrical troubleshooting

BCIT
04.2001

A/C troubleshooting and repair of heat pumps

BCIT
06.2000

DDC Controls, Programming

BCIT
04.2000

Fourth Class Power Engineering -

BCIT
06.1998

Class 4 -

BC Driver’s License
06.1997

Skills

  • 15 years’ experience managing Data Center maintenance
  • A team player who works well on his own
  • Accountable, reliable and a problem solver
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with public speaking experience
  • Ability to train others
  • Gets along well with others
  • Quality and detail conscious
  • Developed new profit centers for building owner
  • Coordinating construction repairs to save owners money
  • 25 years of Facility Maintenance
  • In-depth experience with DDC for Siemens, Delta, Control Solutions, Johnson controls
  • Knowledge of Construction Management
  • Chiller/boiler efficiencies
  • Warranties
  • Water treatment

Timeline

Chief Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Simon Fraser University
07.2021 - Current

Operations Manager/Chief Engineer

Compass Canada
02.2013 - 07.2021

Chief Engineer

Thrifty Foods
07.2012 - 02.2013

Shift Engineer

University of British Columbia
09.2008 - 07.2012

Engineer

CB Richard Ellis
05.2006 - 09.2008

Operations Manager

ASB Services Ltd.
02.2005 - 04.2006

Building Operator

Bentall Real Estate Services
10.1998 - 12.2005

Utility Maintenance/Tech 2 Engineer

City of Vancouver
01.1995 - Current

Master of Ceremonies/Disc-Jockey

Gary Robertson Music
01.1991 - 01.2001

Building Maintenance

Icelandic Care Home
01.1990 - 01.1997

Owner/Self Employed

Painting Contractor
01.1986 - 01.1989

DDC Controls

Delta Energrated Systems

Business Management

BCIT

A/C electrical troubleshooting

BCIT

A/C troubleshooting and repair of heat pumps

BCIT

DDC Controls, Programming

BCIT

Fourth Class Power Engineering -

BCIT

Class 4 -

BC Driver’s License

Water Distribution -level 1 - Operator

BCWWA

Achievements And Awards

  • Volunteer Bus Drive, Bonsor Community Centre, Burnaby, BC, 1997 - 2004
  • Riley Park roller hockey coach, 1997 - 2002
  • Volunteer Recognition Award, Icelandic Care Home, 1994
  • Disc-Jockey of the Year, 1985

References

References available upon request.

Personal Information

Andrew Bissonnette