[pic] Mark Joern

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Fort Collins, CO 80521 abg54r@r.postjobfree.com

812-***-**** OBJECTIVE

Seeking employment with a vibrant and growing company where I can apply my

field and engineering expertise and develop additional skills in

environmental compliance and management.

EDUCATION

2000 - Current

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

(thesis write-up pending)

Colorado State University

1996 - 2000

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

3.3/4.0 GPA

EMPLOYMENT

2006 - 2011

Air Quality Field Engineer: AECOM

I was responsible for a diverse range of ambient and emissions monitoring

projects, which provided me with a solid foundation as an air quality

consultant with strong practical knowledge of industrial processes, field

logistics and some of the regulatory compliance challenges facing

industry. Ambient air quality monitoring program duties included system

design, procurement, assembly, installation, calibration, O&M and quality

assurance of numerous stations throughout the US to the North Slope of

Alaska. Expertise includes data logger programming, data communication

and remote power challenges, siting and permit requirements, and

troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Emissions monitoring expertise included office laboratory responsibility

for in-house chemical analysis (reagent preparation, titrimetric sample

analysis, and documentation), equipment calibrations, and OSHA/MSDS

compliance. I served as a field engineer conducting extensive industrial

process emissions stack testing following strict EPA methods as required

by permit, and prepared reports for the local environmental agencies. A

few select ambient and source projects are highlighted as follows.

Ambient Air Monitoring

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.

Nuiqsut, Alaska

I was a field engineer for the routine O&M, emergency repair, and quarterly

calibrations for a remote North Slope ambient air quality and dispersion

meteorological monitoring program in support of oil and gas exploration and

development in the National Petroleum Reserve. The station was fully

configured to continuously monitor criteria pollutants, respirable

particulate, and meteorology. After 7 years of operation the system was

completely upgraded to commercial state-of-the-science technology analyzers

and data acquisition systems.

Compliance Emissions Testing

Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold

Arizona

I was a field engineer supporting a multi-year project for a major copper

refining operation that had a very strict regulatory compliance requirement

for emissions management. This high profile client was under careful

scrutiny from state regulatory agencies and their communities. Our work

here had to be executed perfectly, from sampling to report documentation.

The work involved several Arizona facilities with a majority of these

efforts for the only active copper smelter in the US. This facility

required bi-annual compliance testing which consisted of almost two weeks

of multi-component RATA's, metals testing, titrimetric analysis of high

sulfur gas, Method 9 visible emissions, and particulate emissions on a

variety of challenging sources. Over the five years of work with this

client, I was also involved with the design and execution of two extensive,

facility-wide fugitive emissions studies, numerous collaboration projects

with design engineers at their acid plant, CEMs support, and their efforts

for boiler MACT compliance. Despite repeated exposure to extreme heat,

toxic conditions, heavy lifting, and extensive work at heights, safety was

top priority and no injuries or incidents took place. My reputation with

the client and ADEQ was held in high regard.

Meteorological Monitoring, Coal Power Generation

Tyonek, AK

This was one of my most challenging installs since it took place in

December and was a three-level, 60 meter, hand-climb tower. I did all of

the climbing and spent seven consecutive hours on the tower amidst the snow

and darkness to ensure the installation was successful and on schedule.

The instrumentation was selected to be compatible with, and provide data

which satisfy both the USEPA's Ambient Air Quality Surveillance Guidance

(40 CFR 58) and Monitoring Guidelines for PSD. All subsequent audits and

calibrations passed, and data recovery was satisfied as scheduled in one

year, when I did the final calibration, took down the equipment, and loaded

everything into a Cessna for Anchorage.

In Situ Soil Remediation, Industrial Process Clients

Various Midwest Locations

As testament to my flexibility as a field engineer, I designed and

implemented several high-pressure water/biomass injection systems for

various industrial clients in the Midwest. With no boilerplate to fall

back on, I had to rely on my knowledge of general physics and chemistry to

setup the multi-well injection systems and ensure equal pressure and flow

at each well. These remediation efforts were commended by both the EPA and

clients for being effective yet low impact.

Front Range Energy, Emissions Support

Windsor, CO

I was selected as project manager for CDPHE required emissions measurement

support at FRE. This program consisted of an annual Relative Accuracy Test

Audit of FRE's parametric emissions monitoring system which measures and

records nitrogen oxides emission rate data for their boiler exhaust stack.

Additionally, we performed numerous Method 5 particulate emission

measurements for new sources or permit modifications as needed. Our

relationship with the client grew strong based on our performance, and we

were soon awarded work as sole-source. I gained valuable project

management experience writing proposals, establishing and maintaining

project budgets, project setup and billing, and off-site client relations.

PREPA Compliance Testing

Ponce, Puerto Rico

With only two days of notice, I graciously accepted the offer to help our

east coast test crew on this epic testing program which lasted over one

month with a crew of 11 people. This massive power generation facility was

switching fuels, from burning 100% oil to a mixture of oil and natural gas.

Three testing trains on two different stacks were run simultaneously under

five different load conditions to measure emissions of metals, PM 10/2.5,

condensable particulate, CO, NOx, Hydrocarbons, and acid mist. Though I

had not worked with this crew previously, I quickly got up to speed and

took leadership on one of the stacks, lifting every train and coordinating

three simultaneous "turn-arounds" in the 115 degree heat. Twelve to

fourteen hour days were the norm, but with a positive attitude,

communication, and teamwork, the job was completed on time and on budget.

After our first project together was complete, the project manager assured

me that he would be happy to have my involvement on any of his future

projects.

Badami Monitoring Station

Badami, AK

After collaborating on the design, procurement, and assembly of this

station at our Fort Collins Air Lab, I was selected to set-up the station

solo in Badami, AK. This was another remote North Slope ambient air

quality and dispersion meteorological monitoring program in support of oil

and gas exploration and development in the National Petroleum Reserve. The

station was fully configured to continuously monitor criteria pollutants,

respirable particulate, and meteorology. Despite the fact that no

communications existed at the station upon install, and no local site

technicians were available to help, I was able to troubleshoot as issues

arose, and the station was up and running within three days.

2003 - 2006

Arborist/Foreman: Fort Collins Tree Care

As funding ran out for my research project and Dr. Reardon left on

sabbatical, I jumped into a new challenge. I love the outdoors and

physical labor, and quickly rose through the ranks of this local company to

become a practicing arborist and crew foreman. This job taught me

leadership, business basics, poise under stress, teamwork, and a vast

knowledge of plants and supervision of teams.

2000 - 2003

Graduate Student: Colorado State University,

Advisor Dr Ken Reardon

The coursework during my first two years directed my major toward

environmental engineering and microbiology with a focus on soil and

groundwater remediation technologies. The EPA funded our multidisciplinary

research project "The In-situ Bioremediation of PAH Contaminated Soils" the

goals of which were to elucidate the mechanisms of rhizosphere-based PAH

degradation; specifically, characterizing the influence of plant root

exudates on microbial activity in soils. My research focused on the role

of biosurfactants in the puzzle, and lab work included: a novel MPN-PCR

technique to quantify rhamnolipid DNA in sample soils, the characterization

of surfactant qualities for extracted plant root exudates, and a 30-day

flask culture exploring the production of surfactants from sample soil

microbial communities. This project team met weekly to share data and

research; collaboration proved paramount among its eight members.

1999

Research Assistant: University of Minnesota,

Dr. Ed Cushing

This job entailed the microscopic analysis of soil core samples from Africa

for trace metals. Faced with thousands of irreplaceable cores, I learned

the importance of organization, precision, consistency, documentation, and

patience in research.

1996 - 1998

Engineering Internship: Woodward Governor Co. Rockford. IL

In conjunction with being awarded the prestigious Taylor scholarship, I

accepted a summer internship. My first summer was spent "on the floor"

assembling detailed jet fuel delivery parts based on mechanical engineer's

diagrams. Communication was vital as modifications of the instructions and

engineer consultations were often necessary. My second summer was spent

with the engineers troubleshooting and refining their manufacturing

software, where I developed a foundation for my understanding of computers

Training and Certifications

. 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training

. 24-hour MSHA Training

. US DOT Hazardous Shipping Certification

. NANA North Slope Safely Training

. EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions Certification

. Respirator Certification Training/Fit Test

. MSA fall protection/rescue

. First Aid/CPR

. Numerous Site-Specific Client Trainings

. Chevron LPS 8-hour Training

. Pure Safety Job-Specific Training Program

. PEC Premier 8-hour Training (Oil and Gas)

Skills and Proficiencies

. Computer Literate (MS Office, MS Excel formulas & macros, Adobe, basic

DOS, etc

. Mechanical Aptitude

. Soldering and Wiring

. Tower Climbing, Rigging, and Safety Inspection

. Electrical Troubleshooting

. Health and Safety Management (Chemical Inventory/Storage, writing

JSA's/SOP's, OSHA/MSHA compliance, HAZMAT Shipping, etc

. Chemical Laboratory Proficiency (Wet Chemistry, GC/MS, HPLC, MPN/PCR

analysis, lab documentation, and GLP's)

. Datalogger programming and communications

. EPA Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures (referenced 40 CFR 60

App A)

. Physically Fit, Strong work ethic

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