Josh Prusakiewicz

Josh Prusakiewicz

Materials Engineer, Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate, Water/Wastewater Section Manager at HDR

  • Education

    • University of Toledo

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: - Omega Chi Epsilon - AIChE - Habitat for Humanity - YMCA

    • Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management

      2010 - 2012
      MBA Business Administration

      Team Representative

  • Experience

    • Honeywell International

      Jan 2005 - May 2007
      Materials Engineer, Intern

      I held a position in research and development within the FRAM Automotive group. I successfully managed and implemented material programs by coordinating activities between supply base, suppliers, customers, plants, and product engineering.- Successfully managed and implemented material programs by coordinating activities between supply base, suppliers, customers, plants, and product engineering.- Undertook leadership positions for multiple cost savings projects ranging from $50K to $2 million.- Coordinated and evaluated innovative Bio-Diesel Study on rubber materials to determine reactivity in pressurized, elevated temperature systems, which contained B20, ULSD, and standard diesel fuel environments.- Optimized processes such as base-lining competitor’s products and establishing design verification plan and report.- Developed documents including process improvement instructions, Job Safety Analyses, and material specifications.- Basic Six Sigma and Lean experience. Show less

    • Sunoco

      May 2007 - Aug 2007
      Technical Services Engineer

      • Managed Low Sulfur Gasoline (LSG) Unit in partnership with mentor engineer.• Performed analysis of LSG Unit operations and initiated actions to maintain efficiency.• Coordinated the collection and testing of plant data.• Monitored lab testing data to ensure LSG unit was operating desirably and product specifications were being met.• Maintained quality of plant data by crosschecking analyzers, flows, and calculations for accuracy.

    • HDR

      Jan 2008 - now

      HDR is an engineering, planning, consulting and architectural firm that excels at helping clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. As an integrated firm, HDR provides a total spectrum of services for our clients. I focus on serving industrial and utility clients within the energy industry.- Developed numerous feasibility studies to help determine the most technically capable and economical options for power plant operation and equipment at client facilities.- Created a financial model to evaluate multiple chemical and equipment options for use in an Air Quality Control System in a future power plant. The analysis included investigating initial capital costs and projecting future operation and maintenance costs to determine the present value of each option.- Project lead responsible for establishing maintenance planning for a power plant. Researched and conducted lifecycle cost analysis for new equipment. Managed project schedule and budget, while producing high quality deliverables. Delivered a formal project presentation to the client’s executive team.- Analyzed water treatment technology trends in the power industry and developed recommendations for multiple projects based on capability and economic factors.- Provided construction support by coordinating work between disciplines, review of supplier drawings and data submittals, and coordination of project milestones to maintain the construction schedule.- Conducted an audit of a cogeneration plant and evaluated quantitative and qualitative plant information and prepared an annual independent engineer’s report.- Leader of Young Professionals Group- Strengths Finder 2.0: Maximizer, Futuristic, Developer, Arranger, Adaptibility Show less

      • Water/Wastewater Section Manager

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Program Project Manager

        Oct 2021 - now
      • Associate

        Nov 2019 - now
      • Process Water Lead

        Aug 2018 - Oct 2022
      • Assistant Project Manager

        May 2019 - Oct 2021
      • Assistant Mechanical Section Manager

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Chemical Engineer

        Jan 2008 - Aug 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fundamentals of Engineering

      State of Michigan
      Apr 2009
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Josh Prusakiewicz
      Gold Pathfinder Award Employees of HDR Mar 2012 I received a distinguished Gold Pathfinder Award from HDR for exemptlfying dedication to giving back to the community. The employees I worked with nominated me for this award.