Andrew Bissonnette
774 Great Northern Way,British Columbia
Summary
Results-driven Chief Engineer with 15 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
Burnaby, BC
07.2022 - Current
- Manage Plumbing, Mechanical, Engineers, and HVAC trades on the campus and oversee all mechanical maintenance.
- Help maintain the largest district energy line in western Canada.
- Give advice to project managers on construction projects.
Utility Maintenance/Tech 2 Engineer
City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
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
Richmond, BC
02.2013 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Planning the replacement of Data Center UPS.
Chief Engineer
Thrifty Foods
Saanich, BC
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
Vancouver, BC
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Generator testing.
- PM maintenance.
- Worked with high and low pressure steam.
Engineer
CB Richard Ellis
North Vancouver, BC
05.2006 - 01.2008
- PM maintenance on a Data center.
- Shift Engineer.
Operations Manager
ASB Services Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
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
Vancouver, BC
01.1998 - 01.2005
- 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
Burnaby, BC
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Entertained large and small groups of people for special functions and parties.
Building Maintenance
Icelandic Care Home
Vancouver, BC
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Maintenance of Plumbing.
- Electrical.
- HVAC.
- Floors – stripping and waxing.
- Wheelchair maintenance.
- Infection control.
- Small renovations.
Owner/Self Employed
Painting Contractor
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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
Vancouver, BC03-2024
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
- Hard worker who “gets the job done”
- Developing new profit centers for building owner
- Coordinating construction repairs to save owners money
- 20 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
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.
Timeline
Chief Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Simon Fraser University
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Chief Engineer
Compass Canada
02.2013 - 07.2022
Chief Engineer
Thrifty Foods
07.2012 - 02.2013
Shift Engineer
University of British Columbia
09.2008 - 07.2012
Engineer
CB Richard Ellis
05.2006 - 01.2008
Operations Manager
ASB Services Ltd.
02.2005 - 04.2006
Building Operator
Bentall Real Estate Services
01.1998 - 01.2005
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
Water Distribution -level 1 - Operator
BCWWA
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
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