Simone Baj

Experience

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  Helios Energy Europe (HELIENE)

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2012

  Quality Assurance Manager

  • Implemented the tools for quality controls and training. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the ISO 9001:2008 standard and certification. • Conducted internal audit ISO 9001:2008, communicated findings to management and implemented plans that remediated any identified weaknesses or gaps. • Chaired meetings at planned intervals for quality and management reviews, implementing action plans, and developed and presented statistical and operations indicators to evaluate process performance. • Implemented, tracked, and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to detect positive and negative trends and determine improvements or corrective actions. • Monitored, controlled, and improved processes through statistical process control. Show less

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  Heliene Inc

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Plant Manager

  • Monitored performance, evaluated productivity and managed quality to ensure operational efficiency while meeting the company quality objectives. • Drove high level of productivity by prioritizing and scheduling maintenance actions to minimize down time. Established contingency plan for equipment failures and implemented minimum daily targets.• Directed Lean projects and applied 5S notions to optimize efficiency, save valuable operational resources, and to maintain a safe, neat and organized workplace.• Implemented a training/competency matrix which was key for gap analysis and determining critical training needs. This resulted in an overall improvement of resource management, quality, and safety. • Developed and maintained up to date standard operating procedures related to production, assembly, operations, quality and health and safety. • Ensured compliance with all labour, safety, environmental and corporate regulations. • Fostered strategic relationships with employment service providers and achieved efficiency and cost savings by participating in provincial and federal financial incentive programs. Show less

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  JD Aero

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Aircraft Maintenance Technician

  Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on Bombardier DHC-8 100/Q400Employed expert assessment skills to identify parts and components' damage/failure.Effectively disassembled, repaired, and reassembled aircraft components per manuals.

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  ONresources | RichessesON

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2024

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  Ensured the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Provincial air fleet's compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the following aircraft:- Canadair CL-415 Super scooper - ACA- Airbus EC 130 B4 - ACA- DHC-6 Twin Otter - ACA- DHC-2 Turbo Beaver - ACA- Beechcraft Super King Air B300 (Until 2020)Excelled in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing airframe, power plant, and avionics systems defects.Managed aircraft configuration changes, special inspections/modifications according to SBs and ADs.Leveraged WinAir for efficient aircraft maintenance records tracking and inventory management.Addressed and resolved pilot-reported flight defects through thorough analysis and interpretation. Show less

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  National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

  Feb 2024 - now

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  - Performing and ensuring proper completion of maintenance activities related to installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft systems. Troubleshooting and rectifying applicable aircraft system defects using standard or specialized test equipment as well as ensuring aircraft documentation is complete and accurate.- Assisting the Aircraft Crew Chief in preparing aircraft for research flight operations, while adhering to the safety policies and procedures.