Seán Duff

Seán duff

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  • Education

    • Intech institute of technology

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      Certificate iii in engineering mechanical fitter engineering certificate 3 - mem30205 (through rpl)

      Certificate III Mechanical Trade Fitter

    • Axelos

      2014 - 2014
      Prince2 project management - foundation project management certificate -prince2 project management

      Prince 2 Foundation Project Management

    • Quality america, inc.

      2012 - 2013
      Six sigma green belt certification lean and quality

      Six Sigma Green Belt

    • Technological university dublin

      2000 - 2002
      British aircraft engineering certificate engineering certificate

      Here I studied for British Aeronautical Engineering exams in Airframe and Powerplant

    • Technological university dublin

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      National crafts trade certificate - fitter engineering

      National Craft Certificate Fitter

    • National university of ireland, galway

      2012 - 2013
      Diploma in lean and quality systems (nfq level 8) diploma -lean and quality systems

      Lean and Quality Systems

    • National college of ireland

      1999 - 2000
      Diploma in first line management (supervision) (nfq level 6) social studies diploma

      This Course provides the basic skills to be an effective supervisor, team leader and first line manager. It provided the knowledge and skills to get better results the role.

    • Tafe queensland

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      Diploma diploma of leadership and management

      Delighted to have received my Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) today.

  • Experience

    • Pgm ballscrews

      Sept 1994 - Mar 1995
      Fitter, machine setter, cnc programmer

      Fitter Machinist, CNC programmer. PGM Ballscrews manufacture recripicating ball screws for the global market. a highly competitive market where exacting standards are required.

    • Pwa international

      Mar 1995 - Mar 2000
      Specialist engineering operator

      Duties here included the inspection of jet engine parts and the repair of these parts using various processes C.N.C. machining Welding etc., as well as final inspection before return to service.As a specialist engineering operator I was involved in the continuous improvement program, ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence).While at PWAI I operated various 2 and 3 axis Manual and CNC machines including a Universal Milling and Boring Machine and Vertical Turret Lathes. Also wrote and proofed CNC programs. Show less

    • Fls aerospace

      Mar 2000 - Oct 2005
      Aircraft maintenance engineer

      At FLS Aerospace I carried out various maintenance operations on B747-200, B727, B737, A319, A320. I worked in Hanger 5 as part of a 747 crew and in Hanger 6 Centre bay crew on Ryan Air B737NG.

    • F4energy chp

      Oct 2005 - Oct 2006
      Field service engineer

      F4 Energy is a leading supplier and service agent for Schmitt Enertec and Turbec CHP (Combined Heat and Power) units in Ireland. At F4 Energy I was the installation and service engineer for the Leinster area. This role also involved start up demonstration presentation as part of handover to the end user of the CHP's. a challenging role with the satisfaction of providing a quality product.

    • Lufthansa technik airmotive ireland

      Oct 2006 - Jan 2014

      Part of a Lean Support Group helping to implement process improvement and create a Lean culture to help the company compete in an ever competitive market.Roles:• Facilitating Kaizen Events • Development and Review of Local Area KPI's • Maintaining Lean Intranet Home Page • Design and Implement Standard Workplace and Standard Work• Value Stream Mapping• Coaching on Lean Principles As a Mechanic/Fitter at Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland I worked in the Disassembly and Assembly of jet engines. Work here is carried out to the highest standards. Engines I worked on included:CFM56-3, CFM56-7 and V2500 module Assembly and Disassembly.CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 Fan Frame Assembly.CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 Engine Disassembly.CFM56-3 and V2500 Engine Final Assembly.Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

      • Lean and Continuous Improvement Facilitator

        Nov 2010 - Jan 2014
      • Aircraft Engine Mechanic/Fitter

        Oct 2006 - Nov 2010
    • Dublin aerospace

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      Aircraft maintenance engineer

      Contractor at Dublin Aerospace as a Fitter/Mechanic. Fixed term contract.

    • Cummins inc.

      May 2014 - Oct 2015
      Service and warranty administrator

      Planning, scheduling and coordinating with customers on service interventions.General Administration, ordering parts and stock control.Health, Safety and Environment representative for the branch, under the guidance of the Area HS&E manager.Quoting for repairs and service contracts on a daily basis.

    • Truflo pumping systems

      Nov 2015 - Apr 2019

      Working as part of a small team in a family run engineering businessCarrying out maintenance on Diesel Powered Dewatering Pump sets for the mining industry.Disassembling, inspecting and repairing Pump Sets on return from hire.Working to the high quality standards required by industry.A strong focus on safely here and maintaining a high level of safety awareness at all times for employees and visitors. Operating within the tight turnaround times driven by customer demands. Travelling to mine sites to offer support to valued customers in the Bowen Basin. A challenging and rewarding job. Working as part of a small team in a family run engineering businessCarrying out maintenance on Diesel Powered Dewatering Pump sets for the mining industry.Disassembling, inspecting and repairing Pump Sets on return from hire.Working to the high quality standards required by industry.A strong focus on safely here and maintaining a high level of safety awareness at all times for employees and visitors. Operating within the tight turnaround times driven by customer demands.

      • Mechanical Fitter

        Dec 2017 - Apr 2019
      • Customer Service Representative

        Mar 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Mechanical Fitter

        Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
    • Hitachi construction machinery australia

      Apr 2019 - May 2021
      Workshop fitter

      Working as a Workshop Fitter at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia in their Reman centre in Wacol Queensland. I work at one of Hitachi’s World class facilities, re-manufacturing hydraulic and mechanical components for Hitachi’s extensive range of mining excavators and dump trucks. Working to the highest standards to maintain the quality of product expected. Safety in our workplace is paramount at Hitachi.

    • Komatsu australia

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
      Training assistant

      Training Assistant at Komatsu Training Academy Sherwood Brisbane. Assisting trainers with course preparation.

    • Tae aerospace

      Jan 2023 - now

      I am involved in the Heavy maintenance checks, inspections and Assembly of Jet Engines at TAE’s maintenance facility at Bundamba, Queensland. Meeting and exceeding delivery and quality KPI’s I am involved in the Heavy maintenance checks, inspections and Assembly of Jet Engines at TAE’s maintenance facility at Bundamba, Queensland. Meeting and exceeding delivery and quality KPI’s

      • Jet Engine Maintenance Inspector F135 Program

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Jet Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician F135 Program

        Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
      • Jet Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician F414 Program

        Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Security clearance

      Agvsa
      Jan 2023
    • Prince2 project management (foundation)

      Axelos global best practice
      Mar 2014
    • Effective communication

      Australian institute of management
      Jul 2025
    • Health and safety representatives (hsr)

      Pinnacle safety and training
      Jun 2022
    • Licence to perform high risk work - forklift truck

      Queensland government
      Jul 2019
    • Six sigma green belt

      Quality america, inc.
      Sept 2013
    • Leading with emotional intelligence

      Australian institute of management
      Jun 2023
    • Licence to perform high risk work - dogger

      Queensland government
      Oct 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Seán Duff
      PRINCE2 (Project Management) Foundation SureSkills Training Apr 2014 PRINCE2 is a non-proprietary method and has emerged worldwide as one of the most widely accepted methods for managing projects. This is largely due to the fact that PRINCE2 is truly generic, and truly global: it can be applied to any project regardless of project scale, type, organization, geography or culture.