Jeffrey A. Talley is a registered mechanical engineer in Tennessee with over 25 years of experience in dust collection systems and equipment design. He is currently seeking a new position to utilize his expertise in related areas of equipment design, safety, and environmental engineering. His background includes roles as Engineering Manager and Manager of the Equipment Division at Aircon Corporation, where he designed dust collection equipment, components, and safety programs. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and has completed some coursework towards an MS in Engineering Management.
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Registered Engineer Seeks New Opportunity
1. Jeffrey A. Talley, PE
P.O. Box 901 (Milan, TN 38358)
Mobile (731) 394-9475
talleyja9368@yahoo.com
Current home address: 7279 Noah Lane (Bartlett, TN 38133), ph (901) 381-0954
Objective To use my experience in dust collection systems and equipment to advance
related areas of equipment design, safety, and environmental engineering.
Professional License Registered (Mechanical) Engineer, State of Tennessee
License # 00103070, since Jan. 2000.
Past Employment
May 1990-Jan. 2016. Aircon Corporation.
(2873 Chelsea Avenue, Memphis, TN 38108) www.aircon-corporation.com.
Engineering Manager, Aircon Corporation (2010-2016)
Central Responsibilities
• Selecting and quoting dust collection equipment for new or existing systems in the
grain, paper, and woodworking industries
• Designing related fabricated components and supports
• Expediting sales of aftermarket equipment parts ($7 million since 2000)
• Applying customer specifications and safety standards to project design
• Adapting required or relevant NFPA 68, 69, 654, and 664 standards to design
• Designing and detailing of new cyclones and filters
• Determining loadings and designing equipment supports
• Managing fabrication projects of systems and equipment
• Assisting and overseeing other project managers with other projects
Other Responsibilities
• Implementing corporate plant and field safety programs
• Assisting clients with environmental compliance letters and permits
• Submitting air pollution data for Aircon cutting and coating processes
• Updating weekly production reports for all corporate projects
• Administering the corporate 401K program
• Presenting and marketing at industrial trade shows
• Interviewing candidates for plant and field crews
• Compiling monthly and annual inventory reports
Manager, Equipment Division, Aircon Corporation (1994-2010)
• Engineered the redesign of Aircon rotary valves
• Expanded the line of Aircon reverse air and compressed air filters
• Implemented the new format for corporate production reports
• Authored the Aircon written plant and field safety programs
2. • Sponsored engineering projects for student interns
Project Engineer Aircon Corporation (1990-1994)
• Developed the Aircon line of compressed air filters and bin vents
• Worked projects through phases of design, purchasing, and fabrication
• Assisted others projects with CAD drafting (Cadkey)
Engineering Intern (November 1988 - May 1990)
Delta Process Management
(1985 Nonconnah, Memphis, TN 38132)
• Assisted (chemical) engineers in CAD drafting (Autocad)
• Assisted engineers in field measurements
Fred’s Discount Store (Southaven, MS) (June 1985 - October 1988)
• Stocking and customer assistance
Education
Graduate Level
• Attended Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2003 Christian Brothers University (Memphis, TN)
• Completed 24 of 33 hrs. of the Masters of Engineering Management program
(4.0 GPA)
Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical Engineering)
• Attended Aug. 1986 - May 1990 Christian Brothers College (Memphis, TN)
• Graduated BSME, May 1990 (3.53 GPA)
• Served as secretary, ASME student chapter (1989-1990)
• Received membership in Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Chi
Recent Certifications
• Fundamentals of Lean Kaizen (Mar. 4, 2016, Kent State Univ., Twinsburg, OH)
• OSHA 511 General Industry Safety (Feb. 16-19, 2016, Eastern Kentucky University,
Richmond, KY), 2.6 CEU
• OSHA 510 Construction Safety (Feb, 8-11, 2016, Northern Illinois University,
provided through Danville Community College, Danville, IL), 2.6 CEU
• TPC-Trainco PLCs for Non-Programmers (Dec 7-8, 2015, Nashville, TN), 1.6 CEU
• OSHA 10 General Safety (TOSHA, Nashville, TN, Sept. 2011)
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety (TOSHA, Nashville, TN, Dec. 2011)
Past Professional Affiliations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Memphis-Midsouth Section)
• College Relations Director (1993-1994)
• Treasurer (1994-1995)
• Vice-Chair (1995-1996)
• Chairperson (1996-1999)