Andre Merritt
About Andre Merritt
Andre Merritt is a Facility/Maintenance Supervisor at Scapa Healthcare, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in facility management and engineering, having previously held positions at Teledyne RD Instruments and The GEO Group, Inc.
Work at Scapa Healthcare
Andre Merritt has been employed at Scapa Healthcare since 2017 as a Facility/Maintenance Supervisor. In this role, he oversees the management of a yearly budget of $500,000 for standard work and an additional $350,000 for special projects. His responsibilities include maintaining an ISO Class-8 cleanroom, monitoring and disposing of universal and hazardous waste materials, and contracting vendors for major facility repair work. Additionally, he facilitates audits for ISO certification and insurance requirements.
Previous Experience at Teledyne RD Instruments
Andre Merritt worked at Teledyne RD Instruments in various capacities from 2007 to 2016. He began as a Field Service Engineer from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Repair Center Supervisor from 2009 to 2012. He then served as a Repair Support Engineer from 2012 to 2016. His experience at Teledyne involved technical support and management of repair operations.
Background in Maintenance and Technical Roles
Prior to his tenure at Teledyne RD Instruments, Andre Merritt worked as a Maintenance Technician at The GEO Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2007. He also gained extensive experience as a Marine Technician at Scripps Institution of Oceanography from 1993 to 2006. This background provided him with a solid foundation in maintenance and technical operations.
Education and Expertise
Andre Merritt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied Political Science with a focus on Public Law and International Relations from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management from Walden University from 2017 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in facility management and emergency preparedness.