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Aya Tizant

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Analytical Engineer specializing in reliability analytics and maintenance optimization for facilities and rail transit systems. Expertise in MTBF, MTTR, and availability assessment, with a focus on developing reliability KPIs and conducting root cause investigations. Translates operational data into actionable improvements through a structured, systems-level engineering approach aligned with RAMS principles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

RAMS Engineer

RTM
Ottawa, ON
11.2024 - Current

Monitored system reliability performance using MTBF, MTTR, and Operational Availability metrics.

  • Analyzed failure events to identify dominant reliability risks impacting system performance.
  • Performed reliability analytics to enhance performance engineering outcomes.
  • Facilitated structured root cause analysis (RCA) investigations to identify and mitigate underlying issues.
  • Evaluated reliability degradation patterns using operational and maintenance data.
  • Conducted repeat failure and failure mode trending across facilities and LRV assets.
  • Assisted in RAMS-oriented performance monitoring and decision support to inform strategic decision-making.

Senior officer - Preventive maintenance programs, Asset management

Ottawa University
Ottawa, Canada
06.2023 - 11.2024

(Reliability & Maintenance Engineering Focus)

  • Optimized preventive maintenance strategies, enhancing asset reliability and overall maintenance outcomes.
  • Developed and monitored reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, Availability) across multiple asset classes.
  • Performed failure trend analysis to identify key contributors to downtime and inform targeted interventions.
  • Conducted maintenance gap analyses to mitigate reliability and operational risks.
  • Developed reliability dashboards to facilitate data-driven decisions in engineering and maintenance operations.
  • Supported defect elimination initiatives through structured failure investigations.

Maintenance planner-Intern

Ottawa University
Ottawa, Canada
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Analyzed historical failure and work order data to identify recurring defects.
  • Optimized maintenance frequencies, contributing to fewer corrective maintenance events.
  • Planned and scheduled work orders to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Supported development of preventive maintenance plans for building systems using asset criticality considerations.
  • Ensured CMMS data accuracy, strengthening reliability of maintenance planning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical engineering-Business & Entrepreneurship

Ottawa University
Ottawa, Canada

Skills

  • Reliability Engineering
  • MTBF / MTTR / Availability Analysis
  • Failure Mode Analysis
  • Failure Trend Analysis
  • Reliability KPIs
  • Maintainability Assessment
  • Repeat Failure Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Defect Elimination
  • Reliability Risk Evaluation
  • Asset Criticality Assessment
  • Risk-Based Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance Optimization
  • Maintenance Gap Analysis
  • Reliability Data Analytics
  • Statistical Trend Analysis
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • CMMS / Asset Management Systems
  • Reliability analysis
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Condition-Based Maintenance

Projects

  • Developed reliability performance metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and Operational Availability to monitor asset performance.
  • Conducted failure trend and repeat failure analysis to identify dominant reliability drivers and downtime contributors.
  • Optimized preventive maintenance strategies based on failure behavior and maintainability considerations.
  • Performed maintenance gap and asset criticality analyses using risk-based decision frameworks.
  • Designed analytical dashboards (Power BI / Excel) to support data-driven reliability and performance improvements.

Extracurricular Activities

Delegate - Model United Nations (MUN), 10/01/17, 04/01/18, Debated against 30 different countries and looked for solutions to international problems. Vice President - Model United Nations (MUN), 10/01/18, 04/01/19, Organized MUN from start with a team and managed a group of 200 delegates including staff members.

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • French, Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

RAMS Engineer

RTM
11.2024 - Current

Senior officer - Preventive maintenance programs, Asset management

Ottawa University
06.2023 - 11.2024

Maintenance planner-Intern

Ottawa University
01.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical engineering-Business & Entrepreneurship

Ottawa University
Aya Tizant