James F. Maly, P.G., Registered & Licensed Environmental Professional in Texas

Phone: 915-***-****

Email: acuy1b@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-maly-p-g/8/257/459

Career Objective:

An environmental professional position for permitting, development, assessment and corrective action activities, interpretation and hydrology/subsurface hydrogeology studies, aquifer testing/hydraulic analyses and groundwater contaminant transport/flow (and air quality/contaminant dispersion and New Source Review), as pertaining to one or more of the following areas of concern: new construction/existing facility expansion and land development projects, mining and smelting operations; generation and distribution of electricity; petroleum/chemical refining, extraction/manufacturing and distribution; facility closure/mine reclamation; hazardous materials/hazardous waste management; and related federal/state agency remediation, SPCC/contingency planning and permit compliance.

Qualifications and Skills Profile:

Extensive experience involving interpretation and implementation of environmental regulations and regulatory agency policies pertaining to hydrogeological investigations and groundwater contaminant migration/modeling, air permit application preparation and air permit compliance reporting, regulatory audits/compliance assessments and dispersion modeling, pollution discharge rules, site contaminant assessments, remedial action plans and closure reports in Texas (TCEQ), New Mexico (NMED), Colorado (CDPHE) and Arizona (ADEQ); and as related to federal agencies (DoD, DoE, DoT, DoI and DoC) via USEPA/NEPA/CERCLA/RCRA

Demonstrated project management and regulatory interpretation expertise over a fifteen-year period with ability to analyze the required tasks, evaluate the progress, and incorporate changes to keep the project on schedule

Broad knowledge of computer applications to enhance the quality and technical content of project deliverables

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements to assist in environmental audits, regulatory compliance and enforcement issues

Experienced in the preparation of proposals, design and implementation of corrective action plans, technical work plans and procedures

Focused, articulate, strong organizational skills, committed to performance and excellence

Team leader for RCRA permit compliance program, and permit manager for mine reclamation/closure plans requiring effective management of responsibilities simultaneously

Data logging, core analysis, lithology interpretation, aquifer testing and report prep during drilling for environmental program compliance/remediation, mining/hydrologic activities and energy exploration

Drilling project supervision, sampling, logging and report prep for geotechnical investigations.

Team builder and motivator during project planning and implementation

Subject matter expert for technical procedures and scientific investigations

Career Accomplishments:

Managed three NMED Water Discharge Permits at Chino Mines Company and was responsible for supervising technicians and advising engineers and managers from the General Office, SX/EW Operations and Tailing Operations during critical corrective action activities, surface and groundwater monitoring, and material/waste management activities by integrating environmental project management experience and training with geologic, extractive metallurgical engineering and mineral engineering principles - 2008

Assisted with management of a construction project to bring an ore handling facility at the Chino Mines Company Copper Ore Concentrate Filter Plant into compliance with environmental (air quality) regulations by applying mineral engineering principles - 2008

Assisted in corrective action activities and in the design of storm water run-off management systems at the Chino Mines Company Tailing Operations to control the flow of acidic tailing drainage, enhance erosion control and prevent violation of environmental regulations concerning the discharge of process water and pollutants into the environment during historical tailing pond reclamation activities - 2008

Assisted senior ELWD management and contracted personnel in: revising the existing SWPPP to meet the MSGP 2008 updates and changes promulgated by USEPA in 2008; SPCC Plan re-design and implementation (including regulatory review/applicability and inspection requirements) to bring the existing plan into compliance with proposed changes promulgated by USEPA; and assisted during on-site audits and evaluated critical components of the facility Environmental Management System during an ISO 14001 re-certification process at Chino Mines Company - 2008

Received an Outstanding Participation Certificate for MSHA New Miner Training - 2008

Streamlined data management at WIPP by evaluating regulatory requirements - 2007

Evaluated Discharge Permits at Chino Mines Company and a RCRA HWFP at WIPP in support of current site operations and future facility expansions by requesting permit amendments and modifications under NMED and NMAC/WQCC regulations - 2007 & 2008

Revised and updated SOPs for programs involving groundwater and surface water monitoring at Chino Mines Company and at WIPP, and improved environmental performance via preventive maintenance, P2 and corrective action - 2007 & 2008

Recognized and received an award for identifying an unsafe machine condition during a temporary position as a Well-site Geologist as a contract employee for ExxonMobil in Colorado - 2006

Assisted senior and corporate level geologists and engineers with an ore zone coring and logging project at Intrepid Potash-Carlsbad - 2006

Licensed by TCEQ as an LPST Project Manager - 2006

Obtained TCEQ Air Quality Permit Amendments, Alterations and Renewals for terpene processing facility, and other facilities in Texas including: Boeing Aerospace, Arena Brands, Border Steel and American Minerals - 1998 to Present

Licensed by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists as a P.G. (# 837) - 2003

Registered by the State of Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank Committee as an Environmental Scientist - 2001

Education:

Institution Degree/Courses

University of New Mexico Computer Model/Simulation Design courses

(applications to environmental/hydrology)

University of Texas M.ED. Candidate/Teacher Certification (Instructional Specialist)

University of Texas Major: B.S. in Geology/Geochemistry/Materials Engineering

Relevant Employment:

EFI Global (Contract) & Aerotek (Temporary) Texas and New Mexico

Simultaneous Roles as Environmental Engineer/Project Manager February 2009 to March 2014

Soil, groundwater/hydrogeological and surface water contamination investigations, groundwater modeling, assessments and corrective action, including sampling, data analysis, research, report preparation, logging of lithology and supervision of drilling and sampling activities during the installation/development/monitoring of monitoring wells and borings for subsurface exploration, sampling and characterization of contaminated media at petroleum product/chemical distribution facilities, and other industrial sites via Aerotek and EFI Global.

Atmospheric contaminant health effects review and property impact assessments, air quality permit application preparation (including evaluation of BACT and MACT), air permit compliance (including calculations of emission rates using EPA emission factors and preparation of emission inventories), environmental audit assistance and corrective action for terpene processing facility

Management of hazardous materials and industrial waste storage issues

Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) APAR reports, and Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST)/Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) affected property investigations and coordination with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies for site assessments, remedial action plans and closure reports in Texas (TCEQ) and New Mexico (NMED) via Aerotek and EFI Global.

Assessed facilities where petroleum based materials (gasoline, diesel and lubricating oils) were being stored, and recommended appropriate improvements and corrective action to management per regulatory requirements (RCRA/SPCC) for the purposes of preparing SPCC documents under USEPA guidelines via Aerotek and SMA.

Conducted research and compliance audits/inspections at industrial facilities for the purpose of assigning an environmental condition category via U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Kirtland Air Force Base/U.S. Department of Energy contracts in the Albuquerque, NM area under the ASTM Standard D 6008-96 "Standard Practice for Conducting Environmental Baseline Surveys" by applications of RCRA assessment/compliance/remediation techniques, hazardous waste management/supervision, and OSHA compliance. Also, job hazard analysis (JHA) document preparation/revisions and related support to field personnel via Aerotek.

Phase I and II environmental site assessments (ESAs), including site inspections, research, evaluations, regulatory reviews, and reporting to clients

Familiar with the specifications, applications, calibration, usage, and maintenance requirements of lab and field equipment including pH, ORP and conductivity meters, flame ionization detectors (FIDs)/photoionization detectors (PIDs) as obtained by in-field usage.

Proposal/cost estimate and Scope of Work preparation for evaluation and approval by clients and regulatory agencies (TCEQ, NMED, federal agencies, industries, real estate brokers, etc.).

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Chino Mines Company

Environment, Land & Water Department Hurley, NM

Temporary Environmental Engineer II July 2008 to February 2009

Managed and supervised the installation, operation and maintenance of environmental monitoring instruments and testing equipment necessary to determine surface water pollution levels and model groundwater contaminant migration beneath tailing ponds and production facilities.

Assessed environmental risk, designed/supervised the installation of engineering controls for managing acidic drainage and process fluids, and developed documentation within an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System (EMS) for regulatory compliance.

Inspected, assessed and monitored sites where petroleum based materials (gasoline, diesel and lubricating oils) were being stored and released, and where hazardous materials/wastes and process materials had been stored and released, and recommended appropriate improvements and corrective action to management per regulatory requirements (NMED Discharge Permits and RCRA/SPCC).

Managed and evaluated contracts with service and equipment vendors and contractor performance.

Compliance audits and inspections as per applicable environmental and occupational health regulations (NMAC/WQCC, RCRA/SPCC, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, CAA, CWA/NPDES, & MSHA/OSHA).

Provided guidance and supervision to less experienced engineers and technicians.

Managed environmental projects involving regulatory compliance, corrective action and mine reclamation.

Directed and supervised permitting activities in support of ongoing operations and mine expansions.

Assisted in amending and modifying permits and SOPs, as needed, to maximize environmental performance in material handling and metallurgical processes.

URS-Washington Division/WRES DOE/WIPP

Environmental Monitoring & Hydrology Division Carlsbad, NM

Environmental Specialist III December 2006 to June 2008

Managed environmental monitoring activities used in modeling the potential impacts to the environment (including groundwater contaminant concentrations) and identification/implementation of the monitoring and reporting requirements pertaining to the operation of the U.S. Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (DOE/WIPP radioactive waste management facility/repository) via the Groundwater Detection Monitoring Program, under the New Mexico Environment Department's (NMED) Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, NEPA and USEPA / RCRA.

Direct management, supervision and training of team members that performed groundwater level measurements, sampling and chemical analysis activities in the field.

Management and supervision of subcontractors that provided drilling services for subsurface exploration (coring and lithologic analysis/characterization), design and installation of monitoring wells, and related exploratory/assessment projects related to NEPA and NMED requirements to assist in the delineation of subsurface contaminant plumes related to the construction and operation of WIPP.

Management of subcontractors that provided laboratory analytical services, and data validation support.

Management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste storage areas related to the on-site groundwater sampling and analysis lab facilities, and provided advice to the Site Environmental Compliance group as a hazardous materials/hazardous waste disposal consultant.

Job hazard analysis (JHA) document preparation/revisions and related support to environmental technicians and health and safety department personnel.

Performed research, data evaluation/statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data, technical procedure design/modification, and report preparation.

Prepared proposals, Statement of Work (SOW) documents/work plans for field activities, and provided scientific/technical evaluation and assistance for subsurface contaminant assessment and remediation projects, including plume delineation studies and design of remediation systems using cost effective technologies.

As Subcontract Technical Representative (STR), and technical assistant to Procurement, regularly interacted and cooperated with regulatory agencies, clients, internal/external affiliates and oversight organizations, including NMED, USEPA, DOE, WTS, Sandia National Laboratories, CBFO/CTAC.

Independent Contractor Contract & Temporary Projects

Environmental Scientist & Engineer/Geoscientist July 1998 to December 2006

Supervision of/participation in, data logging, core analysis, sampling, lithology interpretation and report prep during drilling for mining activities, energy exploration and geotechnical investigations via Intrepid Potash, Epoch Well Services and Gaia Environmental & Geotechnical.

Prepared daily geologic reports for submittal to corporate and State of Colorado personnel during the drilling of natural gas wells to depths exceeding 10,000 feet in northwest Colorado (ExxonMobil Development - Piceance Creek) via Epoch.

RCRA compliance/remediation, hazardous waste management & OSHA compliance for City of El Paso, D&H and Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems.

Atmospheric contaminant dispersion modeling, health effects review and property impact assessments, air quality permit application preparation (including evaluation of BACT and MACT), air permit compliance (including calculations of emission rates using EPA emission factors and preparation of emission inventories), and corrective action for Boeing Aerospace and Arena/Resistol Brands.

Phase I, II and III environmental site assessments (ESAs), including site inspections, research, evaluations, regulatory reviews, and reporting to clients via D&H

Familiar with the specifications, applications, calibration, usage, and maintenance requirements of lab and field equipment including pH, ORP and conductivity meters, flame ionization detectors (FIDs)/photoionization detectors (PIDs) as obtained by in-field usage and during the operation of an equipment sales business.

Proposal/cost estimate and Scope of Work preparation for evaluation and approval by clients and regulatory agencies (TCEQ, NMED, etc.).

El Paso Independent School District El Paso, TX

Science Teacher Nov 1995 to July 1998

RMT, Inc. El Paso, TX

Environmental Scientist/Project Manager February 1993 to November 1995

Hydrogeological investigations and evaluations, including logging of lithology and supervision of drilling activities during the installation of monitoring wells and soil borings for subsurface mapping, exploration, groundwater contaminant migration modeling, and characterization of contaminated media at petroleum refineries, petroleum product and chemical distribution facilities, and other industrial sites.

Phase I, II and III environmental site assessments (ESAs), including site inspections, research, evaluations, regulatory reviews, and reporting to clients.

LPST/LUST investigations and coordination with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies for remedial action plans and closure reports.

Underground Storage Tank (UST) cathodic protection systems and soil corrosivity evaluations.

Job hazard analysis (JHA) document preparation/revisions and related support to environmental technicians.

Data gathering/documentation, analysis, report writing, and on-site supervision.

Proposal/cost estimate and Scope of Work preparation for evaluation/approval by clients and regulatory agencies (TCEQ, NMED, etc.).

El Paso Independent School District El Paso, TX

Science Teacher Aug 1991 to Feb 1993

Taught geology, chemistry, and physics.

Designed plans for integrating technical and vocational skills into the Physical Science curriculum for career planning through the El Paso Community College Tech-Prep Program.

Participated in the 1996-97 Teacher Environmental Assessment and Modeling (TEAM) outreach program at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), an applied science institute designed to provide teachers and students with the resources to conduct water quality investigations.

Supervised and assisted students during the design of a computer model of stream flow variations, using STELLA® systems modeling software and flow data provided by USGS, to facilitate student understanding of the complexities and interrelationships of the Rio Grande.

Probe Testing Laboratory / Phoenix Geoscience, Inc. El Paso, TX / Denver, CO

Geochemist / Linesman-Operator August 1988 to July 1990

Investigated contamination of ground-water and soil in the El Paso/Juarez area.

Conducted sampling, extraction and laboratory analysis of ground-water, soil, and wastes.

Analytical methods included atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS) for trace metals.

Evaluated geotechnical data for engineering/soil testing and performed geotech sampling.

Installed, operated and monitored geophysical apparatus, including resistivity and "controlled source audio-magneto-telluric" (CSAMT) equipment, for petroleum and mineral exploration.

Assisted with in-field: data acquisition/recording, computer aided interpretation of preliminary CSAMT data; and troubleshooting equipment problems.

U.S. Department of Defense (Civil Service) Washington, D.C.

Research Specialist November 1985 to May 1988

Interpreted side-scan sonar imagery, subbottom profiles, acoustic soundings, and doppler penetrometer data pertaining to oceanographic surveys, and evaluated sea floor geology.

Mensuration and interpretation of objects and features of scientific and military importance on ocean bottom photos, video imagery and satellite imagery, production of reports and illustrations, and creation of ocean bottom maps using a GIS data base.

Provided input for improving the quality of acoustic sensor data, and tested custom-designed hardware and software packages for project applications.

Presentations and Publications

Workshops related to computer modeling techniques (systems dynamics) and applications to education presented to EPISD instructors

Applied Chemistry, Biology and Physics workshops presented at an EPISD Tech-Prep Seminar

Technical report titled "Advanced Lithology Description Using Neutron-Density and Sonic Logs" that incorporated the use of Schlumberger log interpretation principles, applications and charts

Computer Software/Hardware Experience

Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, AutoCAD, Adobe PDF and various modeling/simulation applications.

Honors and Awards

"Outstanding Participation Award" during MSHA New Miner Training at Chino Mines Co., Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

"Safety Program Participation Award" during a natural gas drilling project at Exxon-Mobil's Piceance Creek Development Area in northwest Colorado

"Student-Teacher Team Honors" during the Teacher Environmental Assessment and Modeling Program Computer Modeling EXPO at Los Alamos National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy

"Participation Award" El Paso-Hudspeth County Soil & Water Conservation District

Specialized Training and Additional Certifications

Mine Tailings Fundamentals: Current Technology & Practice for Tailings Operations & Closure

Integrated DNAPL Site Characterization Strategies

Remedy Selection for Contaminated Sediments

Biochemical Reactors for Treating Mining Influenced Water

Groundwater Statistics for Environmental Project Managers

Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) Methods (USEPA SW-846)

Pipeline Emergencies/Oil Spill Response for On Scene Coordinators

Achieving Regulatory Chemical Compliance: Strategies & Approaches that Reduce Risks & Costs

RCRA/CERCLA Waste Management Requirements/Strategies & Overview of RMPs: Renewals & Updates

Trinity Consultants: SPCC & Integrated Contingency Planning (USEPA One Plan) course

USEPA: Showcasing Sustainability & Pollution Prevention (P2) Efforts in TRI Reports

Trinity Consultants: Air Quality Construction Permitting in Texas for NSR

Graduate Seminars (various environmental and exploration topics) at U.T.

EPCC: CPR & AED Training via American Heart Association approved curriculum

USEPA: Webcast Series course: MSGP 2008, New Industrial Stormwater Permit

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Sustainability Development Conference: Mine Reclamation & Hydrogeologic Models

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold: MSHA New Miner Training

UNLV/U.S. DOE: Hydrogeologic Analysis of Fractured Bedrock Systems course

Washington Group International Professional Development Courses: Principles of Project Management, Pre-Project Planning & Team Building

Waterloo Hydrogeologic, Inc.: Aquifer Test Analysis (Aquifer Test Pro 4.0) course

E-Safety Online: 25 Module Comprehensive Industrial and Hazmat Safety Training

TCEQ: TPDES Multi-Sector Storm Water Permit Seminar, 2001

USEPA: Assessing & Managing Mercury from Mining Activities

Trinity Consultants: Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Course for Air Permits

OMI: Local Limits Development course per EPA's Wastewater Treatment Program

TCEQ: 8 Hr. Quality Control for Sample Collection and Field Analysis

University of New Mexico: Computer Model Development & Design course

ERS, Inc.: Design & Maintenance of Ground Water Remediation Systems

Texas A&M University: Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessment (US Dept. of HUD guidelines)

Texas A&M University: Inspecting for Lead (Pb) Hazards (USEPA sponsored)

OSHA CFR 29 1910.120 Hazardous Materials Supervisor Level 8 Hr.

OSHA CFR 29 1910.120 Hazardous Materials Technician Level 40 Hr.

U.S. Department of Defense, Marine Navigation and Map Interpretation courses

U.T.: Technical Writing and Public Speaking course

Well Logging ("Applied Petrophysics in the Permian Basin" short-course at U.T. by Mobil Oil Co.)

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