Summary
Andrew Walt is a seasoned HVAC/R operations leader with over 25 years of hands-on technical and managerial experience and nine years in senior leadership roles driving service excellence across Western Canada. As Director of Service and Operations at Gateway Mechanical Services he brings full P&L accountability, strategic planning, and a track record of improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. He combines deep field expertise — from refrigeration and DDC controls to centrifugal chillers — with strengths in team building, mentoring, and contract negotiation. Known as a practical troubleshooter who still appreciates the mechanics of systems, he thrives in fast-paced, changeable environments and consistently translates technical understanding into measurable business results. Based in Maple Ridge, BC, Andrew balances a pragmatic, safety-first management style with a persistent curiosity—he once parlayed an early interest in mechanical systems into a Red Seal journeyman credential and a career-long focus on continuous process improvement. Outside work he’s quick to admit he values simple pleasures like tacos and naps, a small insight into a leader who keeps perspective while driving complex operations.
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Algonquin College
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
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