Pragyan Garnaik

Experience

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  IndoCan Technology Solutions

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  Engineering Trainee
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  Bio Renewable Innovation Lab (BRIL)

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  Laboratory Team Member
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  Unversity of Guelph

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  Teaching Assistant

  Fall'16 and Fall'17 - Material ScienceWinter'17 and Winter'18 - Interdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering Design

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  University of Guelph

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Graduate Student Research Assistant

  Project - Biogas Upgradation to RNG using Bio-CatalystCourses - Heat Transfer in Porous Media (COMSOL Multiphysics) - Intergrated Science and Business - Process Intensification - Bioenergy and Biofuels

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  Petro-Canada Lubricants

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Guest Services Associate

  Customer Service

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  WestRock Company

  May 2018 - Jan 2024

  - Supports environmental coordinators at 20+ operating facilities: converting and corrugated manufacturing establishments- Working as a team player (Subject Matter Expert - SME) within environmental services, regulatory compliance, and training- Manages Environmental Excellence initiatives regarding training, auditing, inspecting, rounding, and making recommendations as needed at facilities- Performs calculations to estimate air emissions, process permit applications, EASR applications, and NPRI reporting- Understanding Wastewater permit, Storm water permit, and Ordinance applicability Show less • Ensured compliance with federal, provincial, NFPA, ANSI, CSA codes & local by-laws with 10+ JHSC teammates • Manage, develop and annually review Occupational Health Safety and Environment programs, standard operating procedures, and global policies to train all employees and contractors to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries• Performed hazardous risk assessments and root-cause corrective actions for forklift-pedestrian traffic, ergonomics at work, machine guarding, & LOTO• Lead and assist with Lean Six Sigma projects that include performing analytical testing in Laboratories• Reviewed & analyzed accidents, near misses, injury reports to mitigate the gaps • Partner with worker’s compensation and general liability insurance representatives (WSIB) to ensure compliance with policy requirements• Assist in administration of safety incentive program, including assessing participation, monitoring engagement, reviewing all data, and ensuring incentives are paid• Responsibilities of an Environmental intern are still applicableCertified Auditor training - Workplace Safety NorthSafety training - Fundamentals of Safety Compliance, Advanced Safety LeadershipSafety excellence system - Global policy implementation and Performance Standards reviewing for siteSafety inspection internal - Safety Excellence System, Self-WSIB, and OHSA based auditingEnvironmental compliance - Using O.Reg., and WestRock's policiesEnvironmental training - Environmental Coordinator, ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)Training and development Show less • Managed the facility’s recycling program to minimize waste sent to landfill• Recorded and audited monthly water, energy, and natural gas usage reports to charter Environmental goals and track progress with corporate leadership team• Scheduling the Ozone Leak Detection and Repair (Ozone Depleting Substances) program to prevent air pollution• Reviewing EASR/ESDM air permit and NPRI reports with Environmental Service Manager• Assist in the management of the facility’s Air emissions from boilers (SOx, NOx, CO, CO2), dust and starch silos • Review Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plans followed by complete annual reviews of reportable quantity continuous releases, if any• Developed the New Chemical Review Program. Evaluate the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and other pertinent information on all new chemicals brought on site Show less

  • Environmental Services Manager

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Safety/Environmental Supervisor

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Environmental Intern

    May 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Smurfit Westrock

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Environmental Engineer

  In-house Environmental consulting for Smurfit Westrock manufacturing plants