RICARDO JOSÉ FERNANDES DE BRITO
Porto,Portugal
Summary
Experienced technician with a strong background in technical operations and maintenance across residential, hospitality, and healthcare buildings. Skilled in managing teams, coordinating contractors, and ensuring the performance of critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and water treatment.
Proven ability to oversee post-construction handovers, implement preventive maintenance plans, and support sustainability goals (LEED, BREEAM, ISO). Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and effective prioritization in high-demand environments
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
After-Sales Manager
Teixeira Duarte Edificações
Porto
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Regional manager for after-sales in construction company
- Management of complaints and anomalies in 4 buildings (90 flats total)
- Scheduling and planning of interventions by in-house team or subcontractors
- Simultaneous task execution, prioritizing based on urgency and importance
- Daily work organization to optimize time and reduce unforeseen issues
Maintenance Manager
AMRO Estudiantes
Porto
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Responsible for maintenance of a 151-bed student residence
- Active participation in commissioning, testing, and final inspections
- Selection and coordination of service providers for equipment maintenance
- Involvement in BREEAM certification compliance
- Management of anomalies and warranty claims with the construction company
Maintenance Manager
Big City Porto (CRM)
Porto
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Technical management of a 241-bed residential building
- Participation in commissioning and handover with contractor and project supervisor
- Reporting of anomalies and non-conformities to after-sales team
- Oversight of external maintenance contracts
- Action planning for LEED sustainability certification compliance
Maintenance Manager
Livensa Living
Porto
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintenance of a 723-bed student residence
- Ensuring operation of critical building systems
- Coordination with after-sales team to resolve anomalies
- Supplier and contractor management
- Process improvement in maintenance and energy consumption tracking
- Support to other departments
Electromechanical Technician
S.HOTELS
Porto
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: The House Ribeira Hotel / The Artist Porto Hotel / Porto Palácio
- Maintenance of hotel equipment and systems
- Reporting of defects to construction after-sales
- Preventive maintenance execution
- Participation in Legionella risk assessment
- Management of external service contracts
- Repairs in guest rooms and common areas
- AV support for conference center
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- The House Ribeira Hotel / The Artist Porto Hotel / Porto Palácio
Electromechanical Technician
Veolia
Matosinhos
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of DHW and cold water systems
- Daily monitoring of critical equipment (boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers)
Maintenance Manager
NH Collection Porto Batalha
Porto
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Head of Maintenance and Safety Department
- Supervision of final construction phase and hotel opening
- Participation in APCER ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification
- Development and implementation of preventive maintenance plans
- Supplier and service provider management
- Water treatment procedures (DHW, pool, Legionella control)
- Stock and budget control
- Sustainability and energy efficiency compliance
Maintenance Technician
Virgin Active
Porto / Lisbon
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Gym infrastructure maintenance
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Pool chemical control and equipment upkeep
- SPA equipment maintenance (sauna, steam room, themed showers)
- HVAC systems maintenance (AHUs, chillers, AC units)
- General facility repairs (painting, carpentry, plumbing)
Maintenance Technician
Imorey (HF Hotels)
Porto
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Daily corrective maintenance in hotels
- Low voltage electrical installations
- HVAC system maintenance
- Pool chemical treatment
- Refrigeration equipment maintenance
- Renovation works in HF Tuela and HF Ipanema
Maintenance Technician
The Yeatman Hotel
Porto
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Electromechanical maintenance of hotel systems
- Specialization in low voltage electrical installations
- Pool water treatment
- HVAC and hydraulic systems maintenance
- Greywater recycling system operation
- BMS operation (Sauter) operation
- General repairs (carpentry, civil works, plumbing)
- Fire suppression system maintenance
Education
Level 4 - Industrial Maintenance
CENFIM
Porto - Portugal 09.2008 - 09.2011
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Timeline
After-Sales Manager
Teixeira Duarte Edificações
09.2024 - 07.2025
Maintenance Manager
AMRO Estudiantes
10.2023 - 09.2024
Maintenance Manager
Big City Porto (CRM)
08.2022 - 10.2023
Maintenance Manager
Livensa Living
08.2021 - 08.2022
Electromechanical Technician
S.HOTELS
02.2018 - 08.2021
Electromechanical Technician
Veolia
08.2016 - 09.2017
Maintenance Manager
NH Collection Porto Batalha
01.2015 - 08.2016
Maintenance Technician
Virgin Active
02.2014 - 02.2015
Maintenance Technician
Imorey (HF Hotels)
08.2013 - 02.2014
Maintenance Technician
The Yeatman Hotel
06.2012 - 08.2013
Level 4 - Industrial Maintenance
CENFIM
09.2008 - 09.2011
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