Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Nicholas Morris

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Experienced Senior Facility Operations Manager with a strong background as a Facilities/Lead Maintenance Technician. Skilled in managing day-to-day facility processes at both managerial and technical levels. Seeking employment to contribute significantly to organizational goals by leveraging my professional skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Facility Operations Manager

The Martin Agency
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and strategic planning.
  • Optimized energy usage through installation of energy-efficient equipment and monitoring systems.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for necessary repairs or upgrades, ensuring minimal impact on daily operations.
  • Improved asset utilization rates by implementing real-time monitoring systems and efficient space allocation strategies.

Worked collaboratively with other department heads to align operational goals across theorganization.

  • Improved facility efficiency by implementing new operational strategies and processes.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment.
  • Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Critical Facilities Operating Engineer

CBRE
08.2020 - 02.2024
  • Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in interior and exterior of building.
  • Monitors operations and conducts routine and on-going assessment of building systems operations and performance.
  • Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure proper functioning of departmental equipment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within work environment.
  • Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems efficiently.
  • Improved team productivity by providing ongoing training and mentorship for junior engineers.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.

Lead Operating Engineer

Jones Lang Lasalle Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2020
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Perform daily/weekly/monthly walk through of customer facilities in support of data center and office
    operations
  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on Computer Room Air Handlers and Exhaust Fans
  • Perform weekly preventive maintenance on building Fire Pump
  • Monitored and perform changes to Building Automation System
  • Interviewer for new hires
  • Involved in third party contract negotiations

Senior Critical Facilities Technician

Lee Technologies/Schneider Electric
12.2008 - 09.2013
  • Perform daily/weekly/monthly walk through of customer facilities in support of data center and office operations
  • Perform administrative and technical project work Perform routine and emergency service
  • Stat-of -the -art critical systems Assist with the strict adherence to Methods of Procedure Aid in scheduling and managing vendors and subcontractors and making preventive maintenance and emergency repairs Work on Safety Team, performing and gathering info for meeting and training
  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on Computer Room Air Handlers and Exhaust Fans
  • Perform weekly preventive maintenance on building Fire Pump Performed various functions on building Switch gear, such as transferring building load to Generator power
  • Performing No-load test on building generators Monitoring building when building is on generator power (no utility power) Able to control and monitor building Fire Systems (disabling and Enabling systems
  • Utilize control mechanisms or hands-on procedures to operate machines
  • Provide technical training to co-workers and new staff

Facility Resource Technician I

Lee Technologies
12.2008 - 01.2013

Perform daily/weekly/monthly walk through of customer facilities in support of data center and office operations

  • Perform administrative and technical project work Perform routine and emergency service
  • Stat-of -the -art critical systems Assist with the strict adherence to Methods of Procedure Aid in scheduling and managing vendors and subcontractors and making preventive maintenance and emergency repairs Work on Safety Team , performing and gathering info for meeting and training
  • Inspected drives, motors and belts
  • Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists
  • Safely operated standard and aerial lift vehicles

Education

High School Diploma -

J.R Tucker High
Richmond,VA
1999

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY

Skills

  • Chilled water systems knowledge
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Troubleshooting expert
  • Good communication skills
  • Fire sprinkler system testing/repair
  • Equipment problem resolution
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working night shift
  • HVAC experience
  • Self-motivated
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Technical knowledge
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Senior Facility Operations Manager

The Martin Agency
02.2024 - Current

Critical Facilities Operating Engineer

CBRE
08.2020 - 02.2024

Lead Operating Engineer

Jones Lang Lasalle Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2020

Senior Critical Facilities Technician

Lee Technologies/Schneider Electric
12.2008 - 09.2013

Facility Resource Technician I

Lee Technologies
12.2008 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

J.R Tucker High

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cayuga County Community College

Certification

  • Facility Management Certification, CBRE in-house training.
  • OSHA certification
Nicholas Morris