Andrew Freitas
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Proactive, reliable professional with 10+ year’s experience in Building Operations with exposure to various types of facilities. Diverse experience in the use of Building Automation Systems (i.e., Andover, Automated Logic, HTS, Siemens & ESC) with exceptional communication and tenant relation skills and the willingness to expand my knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Technical Services
Allied Properties
Toronto , Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Overseeing a portfolio with a total of nine buildings, equaling one million-square-feet which comprise of a mix of LEED-certified and heritage buildings in the downtown core with a team of building operators
- Responsible for creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all base building equipment
- Responsible for acquiring and reviewing quotes for ongoing repairs and upgrades needed for the buildings and ensure it is done according to building code and requirements
- Ensure that daily tasks are assigned to all team members and completed in a timely matter
- This includes ensuring all employees are abiding to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in their day-to-day tasks
- Responsible for the handover and commissioning of all base building equipment, as well as establishing service contracts for all new building systems at Allied Properties’ newly developed property, 19 Duncan St
- Liable for the management of all life safety equipment to ensure compliance and protection of the building and its occupants
- Conduct thorough reviews of tenant fit-out proposals to ensure alignment with established base building standards and regulatory requirements
Building Operator
Allied Urban Data Center Portfolio
Toronto , Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day building operations of the mission-critical Data Centers and their specialized equipment
- Accountable for monitoring the BAS controls and reacting to any emergency situations
- Familiar with UPS systems, backup generators, dual power feeds, and the procedures required to manage them
- Experience with VESDA, Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems, and all Fire Life Safety equipment and its procedures
- Exposure to Enwave Deep Lake Cooling and a strong understanding of its operations
- Knowledgeable in redundancy equipment standards and the importance involved with them
- Customized an electrical infrastructure spreadsheet for all mechanical and UPS systems within the Data Centre Portfolio
Building Operator
Allied Properties
Toronto , Canada
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintain and managed six low rise buildings in the King West portfolio composed of high-profile tenants in the heart of the entertainment district
- Responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising maintenance and repair activities, and implementing strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and enhance tenant satisfaction
Building Operator Class II
Cadillac Fairview
Toronto , Canada
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed a million square foot community staple mall consisting of mainly retail tenants and some commercial suites
- Lead a team composed of six employees both operators and maintenance personnel
- Accountable for preparing all mechanical equipment for seasonal operations
- Responded to all tenant issues, providing a quick response to their concerns and report back to the property management team
Supervisor | Team Lead
Centre Corp
Toronto , Canada
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Oversaw and lead an operations personnel of three building operators in a 900,000 square foot retail mall
- Responsible for creating the operation team’s month to month schedule
- Ensured that daily tasks were assigned to all team members and completed in a timely matter
- Managed the replenishment of electrical and plumbing supplies and any other tools required
- Monitored the cleaning inventory and accountable for ordering supplies
- Accountable for overseeing and testing of the chemical water treatment on both open and closed loop cooling systems
Maintenance & Building Operator
Cadillac Fairview
Toronto , Canada
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Experience with Electrical maintenance procedures and repairs
- Strong knowledge in the maintenance and upkeep of mechanical and HVAC systems
- Recorded daily logs on Chillers, Pumps and Heat Exchangers
- Responsible for monthly utility readings (i.e., hydro, gas & water)
- In charge of the day-to-day miscellaneous maintenance repairs on the property
Education
FMA Designation Program -
BOMI Canada
09.2024
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Building Services (MBT) -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2015
Skills
- Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Computer proficient in Word, Excel, G-Suite & Outlook
- Able to read and understand construction drawings and electrical line diagrams
- Strong analytical skills and research skills
- Team leader
- Project management skills
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the development of the Yardi Facility Manager PM Program and in charge of the role out and training to all operators in the Central region within Allied Properties
- Involved and facilitated several retrofits and capital projects completed at Allied Properties staple brick and beam heritage buildings
- Created a vendor PO spreadsheet to help organize and manage all work around the buildings and brought this to the administration team which they ended up taking on and distributing throughout other portfolios
- Handpicked by Allied Properties to be a part of the Urban Data Centre Portfolio to advance my technical background in building operations and to contribute my skills to the team
- Awarded Allied Properties REIT’s Employee of the Month in March 2024
Certification
- Mechanical Building Technology Diploma – MBT
- System Maintenance Administrator – SMA
- System Maintenance Technician - SMT
- Building Environmental Science I & II
- GTHL Referee – Class 3
References
References Available upon Request
Timeline
Supervisor, Technical Services
Allied Properties
01.2023 - Current
Building Operator
Allied Urban Data Center Portfolio
01.2022 - 01.2023
Building Operator
Allied Properties
10.2018 - 01.2022
Building Operator Class II
Cadillac Fairview
10.2017 - 10.2018
Supervisor | Team Lead
Centre Corp
04.2017 - 10.2017
Maintenance & Building Operator
Cadillac Fairview
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Mechanical Building Technology Diploma – MBT
- System Maintenance Administrator – SMA
- System Maintenance Technician - SMT
- Building Environmental Science I & II
- GTHL Referee – Class 3
FMA Designation Program -
BOMI Canada
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Building Services (MBT) -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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