Gerald J. Petrash, P. Eng. Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, NS, Canada

Halifax, NS

Developed 2 process sims in ProModel. Plate Line model showed that improvements in cross-nesting logic lead to improved machine/worker utilization. Pipe Shop model ID'd bottleneck WS & showed prod'n gain when removed. Worked w/ prod'n control, pipe & steel workers to document structural, operational & numerical data to develop the simulation models.

Halifax, NS

Provided analysis of existing materials distribution system through stakeholder interviews, surveys and order placement data collection. Documented strengths and weaknesses and provided actionable recommendations to reduce queues and bottlenecks at central stores warehouse.

Halifax, N.S.

Measured inventory footprint of 4000 ft^2 central warehouse facility.Identified and documented 20% “dead” stock, worked w/ unionized staff to relocate in prep for Dalhousie's Thermal Renewal Project (replace original heat and cooling systems).

Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, Department Of Engineering

Designed and fabricated a prototype drying chamber for electro-hydrodynamic research in food preservation (video below). Conducted research trials. Wrote SOP for safe operation of high-voltage dryer.Provided tech, analytical and research support of thermal imaging of plant stress-responses, in cooperation with local industry (Acadian Seaplants Limited)..

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Owned and operated private ESL school for business people in Japan. Activities included: + ESL curriculum development, lesson planning and teaching + organize seasonal educational events, workshops, corporate team building + sales, marketing + training + hiring and firing