Elena Ollivier
Vail,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Industrial Engineer skilled in process improvements, equipment design and waste reduction. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. History of improving production and maximizing efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineering Technician
Federal Civil Service
06.2010 - Current
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs and costs.
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in maintenance processes.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective depot maintenance processes.
- Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Development of training to ensure lower grade technicians understand Air Force Instruction guidelines for critical functions such as proper completion of Engineering Technical Assistance Request.
- Develop and maintain labor standards and resolve difficult problems via regulations, technical orders, manuals, directives, engineering guidance, and collaboration with management and/or subject matter experts.
- Establish material, and/or equipment requirements during preplanning and planning.
- Establish work flow, and manpower requirements for all workflows.
- Ensure processes adhere to regulations and procedures.
- Proficient in Maximo, ETIMS, NATEC, JTDI, JEDMICS, PODDS, AutoTAR, and Microsoft Office.
- Assists and directs activities of lower grade technicians to facilitate uniform workflow planning.
- Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Project and assists in the training of lower grade technicians for use as a tool in automation of workflow planning.
- Consulted with customers and clients to collect feedback for use in revamping production procedures.
- Tutored workers on production and inspection procedures, implementing remedial education programs where necessary.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Planning and control for numerous depot maintenance operations and processes of Department of Defense aircraft on multiple airframes applying work measurement, simplification, and standardization.
- Knowledgeable in methods analysis and improvement.
- Analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment.
- Identify handling requirements of hazardous materials on multiple airframes.
- Identify disassembly and removal of all major systems on multiple airframes.
- Knowledgeable in the identification of safety and occupational health requirements as identified within applicable technical directives and regulations.
- Evaluates unique requirements specific to individual Mission Designs and coordinates with production, training, safety, and quality assurance to ensure accurate work packages are issued to the mechanic.
- Conducts planning review for requirements involved in transferring aircraft for foreign military sales and civilian transfer.
- Identify potential problems and develops solutions in collaborations with production, engineering, and quality assurance personnel.
- Executes special care in preparation of aircraft for static display on military installations as well as aircraft museums.
- Identify hazards when appropriate so that maintenance personnel can ensure compliance with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Follow federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.
- Instrumental in rewrite of multiple service technical order 1-1-686 Desert Storage Preservation and Process Manual for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Engines.
- Followed Air Force policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Development of Work Instruction Sheets to ensure standardized processes for all Industrial Engineering Technicians at 309 AMARG.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Aircraft Mechanic
Macauley Brown, Inc
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
309 AMARG
04.2009 - 06.2009
- 60 Day Critical Hire.
- Inspected and repaired jet engines, small gas turbine engines and propellers.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Reviewed drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
L-3 Communications, Vertex Aerospace
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Inspected and repaired jet engines, small gas turbine engines and propellers.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Reviewed drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Inspected and repaired T56 aircraft engines for isochronal inspection.
- Inspected and repaired T64 aircraft engines for H-53 rescue operations
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2004 - 04.2006
- Inspected and repaired jet engines, small gas turbine engines and propellers.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Reviewed drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Conducted all planning of aerospace propulsion maintenance functions and activities.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate logs and permanent records.
- Inspected equipment, systems and components for operational readiness and compliance with standards.
- Scheduled and completed maintenance according to or ahead of schedule.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled engines.
- Trained and instructed subordinates on maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Applied Science in Business Admin/Management
Kaplan University
Davenport, IASkills
- Increase Production Efficiency
- Process Flow Diagram Development
- Performance Analytics
- Industrial Engineering
- Workflow Design
- Instruction Development
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control Development
- Process Implementation
- New Process Implementation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Industrial Engineering Technician
Federal Civil Service
06.2010 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic
Macauley Brown, Inc
06.2009 - 06.2010
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
309 AMARG
04.2009 - 06.2009
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
L-3 Communications, Vertex Aerospace
04.2006 - 07.2007
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2004 - 04.2006
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2004
No Degree - Applied Science in Business Admin/Management
Kaplan University
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