JOSEPH E. PRARY P.E.

Phone: 775-***-****

Email: ac3tw4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

University of Nevada – Reno – 1999: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

EMPLOYMENT:

Mar 2013 to Aug 2017

PROFESSIOANL ENGINEER

Bureau of Air Pollution Control, Minor Source Permitting Branch

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection - Carson City

I conducted an in-depth review of air quality permit applications and proposed engineering designs to determine adequacy and compliance with applicable federal and the state of Nevada air quality standards and requirements; I managed multiple projects, preforming reviews interpretation and implemented federal and the state of Nevada air pollution control regulations. I generated detailed emission analyses utilizing EPA’s AP-42 air pollution emissions factors; reviewed and approved designs, process and production changes; became the technical leader for of the assigned permitting actions; composed technical reports detailing facilities operations, noting potential environmental impacts and recommendations.

Feb 2012 to June 2013

DISTRICT MANAGER

Lockwood Regional Landfill

Waste Management – Lockwood, Nevada

Managed the day to day operation and a team of 25 employees; writing and presenting reports that provided support to the area directors in ensuring the landfill is operating and budget performance is in line with the annual forecast; monitored the operating budget and operation metrics, continually diagnosing and improving performance; developed and implemented programs for optimal equipment utilization, maintenance, labor and material cost; worked with the site engineer on all design changes and site modification, worked with contractors and monitoring their progress to meet the project time lines; responsible for implementing, monitoring federal, state and corporate environmental standards for air quality, water quality, municipal solid and liquid waste and asbestos; implemented safety precautions that met or exceeded the corporate standards, OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Aug 2006 to Feb 2012

PROFESSIOAL ENGINEER

Bureau of Air Pollution Control, Compliance & Enforcement Branch

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection - Carson City

Conducted site inspections of permitted facilities (Power Generation Plants, Mining and Refining Operation, Natural Gas Facilities, and Ect) to ensure that they are operating in compliance with the Federal (Clean Air Act) and State of Nevada Air Quality regulations; reviewed, and researched proposed design changes of air quality pollution control systems; presented my findings to my supervisor and the bureau chief; monitor facilities construction activities to ensure that faculties are maintaining their air pollution requirements and implementing the proposed changes; reviewed source test protocols and source test, generate technical reports detailing the source test; and assisted with the development, implementation and evaluation of the State of Nevada Mercury Control Program.

JOSEPH E. PRARY P.E.

Phone: 775-***-****

Email: ac3tw4@r.postjobfree.com

Jul 2005 to Aug 2006

OPERATIONS MANAGER / PROJECT ENGINEER

Independent Incorporated - Sparks, Nevada

Managed the day to day operation with a staff of 75 employees; responsible for monitoring the annual operating budget, production planning and scheduling; coordinated supplies and deliverables; implemented quality control, process optimization and preventive maintenance programs reducing production overhead; negotiated vendor costs, ensured supplied materials met Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements; performed cost analyses of the manufacturing process and made recommendations to reduce cost and increase productivity; oversaw the design, construction, and production implantation of all new and existing kitchen over ventilation hoods; worked with the production supervisors to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions on the production line.

Sept 2003 to Jul 2005

PRODUCTION MANAGER / SAFETY OFFICER

Independent Incorporated - Sparks, Nevada

Inspected and conducted quality control for parts produced from the shear and CNC punch press departments; conducted quality control of dimension and angle measurements for parts formed in the fabrication (brakes) department; performed safety inspections, removed equipment from service and supervised repairs; created, implemented and coordinated the plant’s safety procedures. Proven management results include the reduction of the amount of scrap metal being produced from the shear and CNC departments and improved productivity in the shear, CNC punch press and polishing departments while reducing operating costs.

Apr 2001 to Mar 2003

PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER

Polymer Manufacturing Corporation - Moundhouse, Nevada

Supervised the polyurethane adhesive compound and reactor cleaning departments; re-engineered the reactor cleaning department which included the introduction of new cleaning equipment, solvents, and creating a standardized operating procedures’. Initiated the preventive maintenance program for the chemical reactors, pneumatic agitation motors, air compressors, vacuum pumps and chemical storage vessels; and managed raw chemical inventory.

Jul 1999 to Apr 2001

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Advanced Specialty Gases, Inc. - Dayton, Nevada

Managed operations for a nitrogen tri-fluoride chemical manufacturing plant; oversaw safety procedures and protocol for all personnel; supervised maintenance and ensured that all parts and assemblies met required specifications. Proven management results include processes which ran at an efficiency of 75 percent or greater.

VOLUNTEER AND INTEREST ACTIVITIES:

Boy Scouts of America; Scout Master of Troop 152

Boy Scouts of America; Cub Master for Pack 512

Reno American Little League – Team Manager and Head Coach

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