Gutu Ayana
Toronto
Summary
Highly experienced Engineering technician with 10+ years of experience in aerospace, light rail vehicle maintenance shops, Heavy rail technical support, and automotive industry with excellent leadership skills. Proven skills in overhauling, testing, Repairing, servicing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and inspecting hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Extensive experience handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Holding an Aircraft maintenance technician license from Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority showcases expertise in aviation maintenance while pursuing CET and PMP certifications further enhances professional skills. Currently serving as a Technical Service delivery supervisor at GO transit for ALSTOM transport demonstrates hands-on industry knowledge and managerial capabilities. Core attributes: reliability, time management, problem solving, organizational skills, teamwork, leadership initiative, adaptability, and self- motivation. Dedicated to diversity inclusion and using best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Delivery Supervisor
Alstom Transportation
10.2023 - Current
- Monitoring Locomotive, Coach, DMU and train service health
- Minimizing service failures by identifying potential equipment problems in advance of dispatch using available technical resources
- Providing troubleshooting instructions to the crew
- Advising control supervisors of the need to mobilize response team or outpost technician during a service disruption
- Advising control supervisor of condition of the equipment so that they decide on train schedule changes
- Keep log of events and prepare reports that give detailed information about train recovery and saves that resulted in no revenue train incidents
- Keeping crew operating instructions up to date
- Using Intellitrain, CDS, Witronix and Maximo software to monitor train service health and keep work order records
Light Rail Vehicle Technician
Toronto Transit Commission-TTC
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Overhauled light rail vehicles bogie, HVAC, Traction motor, auxiliary power supply, and pantograph
- Performed Software updates on BCU, DCU, HVAC, VCU, VISION and Data logger using PTE laptop
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosing various components of LRV using software, VCU logs and FDM
- Worked on electrical, electronic, software, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and systems associated with vehicle controls, propulsion, braking, suspension, HVAC, door, ramp, coupler, lighting, communication, signage, auxiliary and power supply/conversion systems, etc., found on light rail vehicles
- Performed program work involving modifications and/or bench work involving removal, testing, repairing/overhauling and re-installation of components and final system
- Participated in re-railing LRV in case of derailment
- Operated LRV during road call and car house vehicles movement
- Communicated to Transit control and CIS in case of emergency and route selection
- Performed vehicle inspections and road service calls including towing vehicles to maintenance shops
Light Rail Vehicle Mechanic
Faiveley Transport
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed both commissioning and testing of electrical and mechanical system, sub-systems and components installed in the LFLRVs
- Performed electrical and mechanical modifications from drawing, prints or wiring schematics on LFLRVs
- Repaired and installed LFLRV parts such as switches, relays, wires, harnesses, panels, air valves, bearings, couplings, etc
- Performed software updates such as DCU, BCU, HVAC, and Data logger
- Documented and reported issues or changes in the work instructions to the supervisor and engineering department
- Performed brake caliper replacement on 54 LRV
- Created work orders for technicians using MAXIMO software
- Supervised a team of up to 5 technicians
- Held Production meetings with Employer, Contractors, and Investigators
Heavy duty mechanic
Alexander Dennis
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide Support in expediting repairs to vehicles within workshop
- Support warranty repairs and campaign modification
- Co-ordinate repairs with other Engineers, contractors, suppliers, and agents
- Help identify and report reliability, performance and maintenance issues that affect customer perception of ADL product
- Support communication with customers with the progress of repairs
- Undertaking the prompt completion of work records and time sheets for all warranty repairs including parts used
- Provide product familiarization and technical training to customers maintenance staff and parts personnel
- Fast track issues of high customers concern to Area Coordinator and provide daily availability
- Diagnose and assist in repair of Mechanical, Electrical and Body related faults
- Ensure vehicles are promptly returned to service and customers are satisfied
- Work as part of a team following company guidelines and safety policy
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Obtained line and base maintenance, and heavy maintenance aircraft gas turbine engines certifications
- Performed overhaul on Pratt and Whitney, GE, and RR engines in Engine shop
- Performed repairs using diagnostic tools
- Performed engine modular repair, QEC repair, components removal, installation, assembly, and disassembly
- Performed engine compressor and turbine balancing, and engine testing
- Completed repairs on engine components in repair shop
- Assembled, serviced maintained and completed repairs on engine systems, sub-systems, and components using attention to safety
- Maintained and provided exact engine maintenance records, safety forms, and completed due diligence for regulatory compliance
- Managed maintenance projects within the specified turn-around times, and recommended improvements by bench marketing with current standards
- Contributed to maintenance related decisions
- Supervised a team of 10-20 technicians and temporary workers
- Participated in ACE (achieving competitive excellence) process improvement initiative
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04.2025
No Degree - Railway Safety
ALSTOM University
12.2023
No Degree - LRV OPERATOR
Toronto Transit Commission
12.2022
No Degree - LOTO
Toronto Transit Commission
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Oromia State University
06.2018
Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanics
Ethiopian Aviation University
07.2014
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Communication over various mediums
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing
- Modification and Warranty repairs
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Wide knowledge of shop maintenance
- Repairing and inspecting
- Integrity and adaptability
Timeline
Service Delivery Supervisor
Alstom Transportation
10.2023 - Current
Light Rail Vehicle Technician
Toronto Transit Commission-TTC
05.2022 - 10.2023
Light Rail Vehicle Mechanic
Faiveley Transport
01.2022 - 05.2022
Heavy duty mechanic
Alexander Dennis
05.2021 - 09.2021
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
09.2014 - 03.2020
No Degree - Railway Safety
ALSTOM University
No Degree - LRV OPERATOR
Toronto Transit Commission
No Degree - LOTO
Toronto Transit Commission
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Oromia State University
Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanics
Ethiopian Aviation University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Centennial College
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