HENRY H. HESSEN

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Career Goal: Explosives Blasting Manager/On-Site Project Manager

Reliable, quality-focused Explosives Blasting Manager with a thirty (30) year record of successful oversight of all

phases of blasting construction projects for both government and private-sector clients. Extensive experience

managing crews of up to fifteen (15) in highway and road site improvements and construction and in quarry and

demolition projects. Strong credentials and knowledge of explosives; and in managing, supervising and carrying

out blasting plans and safety methods in compliance with various regulations. Proven ability to enact cost

efficient and budgeting measures, and complete projects with the utmost quality while controlling cost. I hold

ATF Federal Explosives Permit, Colorado Type 1 and Type 2 Explosives License, State of Nevada Blasters

License. I also hold a State of Colorado CDL/Hazmat Drivers, License. I hold MSHA and OSHA Certifications.

I am an active member if the international Society of Explosive Engineers.

Key Skills

Construction/Quarry Blasting Seismic Monitoring Management and Supervis

Supervision of Sub-

Site Safety Seismic Compliance

Contractor and Site

Crews

OSHA Compliance Bid/Estimate proposals

Develop and Implement

Demolition Budget and Set Cost Controls

site safety and evacuation

plans

Industrial Cleaning (slag Quality Control

removal)

Transportation of

Explosive Inventory analysis and

explosives

Ability to design and implement replenishment

Drill and Blast Plans

Pipeline/Trenching

Underground Drilling & Blasting

Client/Customer Relations

Explosives De-Slagging of Power

Colorado CDL Class C/Hazmat Plants

Endorsement

Experience

Hessen’s Drilling & Blasting - Owner

Consultant Blaster – 06/10 to Present

I provide Blasting Services as an Independent Contractor/Consultant for various construction and mining projects.

Most recently, I was involved with TK Mining with the process of reopening the New Elk Coal Mine. This project

consisted of designing blast plans, blasting of existing portals, rope ramps, crosscuts, etc. This project was very

technical and unique as MSHA rules and regulations had to be strictly adhered to.

PSC --- SOUTH CENTRAL (Pueblo, CO)

Explosives Blasting Manager, 5/04 to 06/10

Lead all major aspects of the business blasting division, including bidding on prospective jobs, meeting

with state and local officials on job sites, hiring employees, establishing and training, on job safety and

security, purchasing explosives, drafting and implementing blast plans.

PHELPS PS-DODGE, INC. (Sierrita, AZ)

Lead Blaster, 12/03 to 5/04

Design and implement blast techniques in an open pit copper mine/quarry.

PSC --- SOUTH CENTRAL (Pueblo, CO)

Explosives Supervisor, 5/03 to 12/03

Provide site supervision while using high explosives to clear obstacles and debris in power plants and other

obstructed areas.

HESSEN”S DRILLING & BLASTING, INC. (Pueblo, CO)

Owner, 1992/2009

Responsible for all aspects of operating the business, including bidding and securing jobs, meeting with state

and local officials on job sites, staffing, job security and safety, inventory analysis and acquisition of

replenishment of explosives, drafting and implementation of blast plans, monitoring on-sight seismic data,

generating reports, inventory and invoicing on project completion.

YENTER COMPANIES (Golden, CO)

Blasting Field Superintendent, 1982/1992

Supervised all aspects from estimating, staffing and managing personnel, ordering and inventory of

explosives, site-safety and security, communicating with state and local officials, designing and actual

implementation of all blasting on job site.

AMAX, INC. (Leadville, CO)

Lead Blaster/1st Class Miner, 1978-1981

Underground drilling and blasting at Climax Molybdenum mine.

CITY OF PUEBLO (Pueblo, CO)

Firefighter, 1978-1979

UNITED STATES MILITARY-ARMY

82ND Airborne (Ft. Bragg NC) A Company 2nd 325 1st Platoon, Paratrooper, 1974-1976

Paratrooper badge, Sharpshooter badge, Infantry badge, Lineman training, Communications

Education, Certifications, Licenses and Memberships

University of Southern Colorado (Pueblo, CO) --- Business Management Studies

Colorado Mountain College (Pueblo, CO) Business Management Studies

Society of Explosives Engineers Blasting Technique Certification

Yenter & Son’s Blasting Blasting Course (1982)

OSHA/MSHA Certification

ORICA Systems Certification

ISEE Practical Blasting Certification

State of Colorado Blasting License (1978-Present)

State of Nevada Blasting License (2000-Present)

Federal Explosives Users License (1989-Present)

Colorado CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement

Member of ISEE

Professional References

Available upon request

HENRY H. HESSEN

BLASTING RESUME

Please be advised of the extensive experience I have had in the Explosive Industry. I have not only been

involved in surface mining operations; I also have several years' experience in underground mining. I have used

various types of Class A High Explosives, such as; Dynamite. Ammonia Nitrate; Detonating Cord; Water Gels;

Electric Caps;, MS Caps; LP Caps; EZ-Dets; Handi-Dets; Black Wick & Caps. Listed

below are names and brief descriptions of previous blasting jobs I have managed. I directly performed all of the

actual blasting on each project from inception to completion. I have also attached my personal resume.

I anticipate this information will give you a better perspective of my experience and capabilities.

Henry H. Hessen

Blasting Experience

Job/Weston, CO – Hessen’s Drilling & Blasting – Owner/ Consultant Blaster

Job Description: I am providing all Blasting as an Independent Contractor/Consultant for TK Mining

(developer) as they are in process or reopening the New Elk Coal Mine. This is consisting of designing blast

plans, blasting of existing portals, rope ramps, crosscuts, etc. This project has been very technical and unique

as MSHA rules must be strictly adhered to.

Job/Pueblo, Colorado- PSC South Central – Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Various Sewer & Foundation Projects throughout the Midwest. Projects consisted of drilling

and blasting in residential areas for new growth in area, as well as large blasting for highways and quarries.

Several of the blasting sites were very technical and seismographs were in use to monitor vibration as buildings

were very close to the blast areas.

Sieffert Trucking – USFS/Private Owner – Siloam Road

Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Drilling and Blasting to construct a new road for private owner through U.S. Forest property.

Holcim Cement – Portland, CO

Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Ongoing Contract Drilling in Quarry at Holcim Cement Plant.

Swerdfeger Construction – Vantana Subdivision – Pueblo, CO

Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Drilling and blasting of foundation, sewer, water and gas trenches. Over 8000 linear foot of

trench blasted, as well as, several manholes for new residential subdivision.

Collins Quarry – Glendoe, WY - Jay Collins

Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Production Drilling & Blasting in Limestone Quarry

Job/Vail Front Door Project – American Civil Constructors/Hyder Construction

Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Ongoing very technical Drilling & Blasting project for a new lodge to be built on site located

in Vail Village.

Job/Parachute-Wheeler Gulch – MB Construction – Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Drilling & Blasting for gas well pads, large road cuts.

Job/GCC-Pueblo, Colorado – Mike Langston Concrete – Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Drilling & Blasting of Large Tank Hole at new GCC Limestone Quarry South of Pueblo.

Job/Las Vegas, Nevada – UNLV Clark County – PSC South Central – Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Reclamation project for the University of Las Vegas. Project consisted of drilling and blasting

several acres of land so that toxins could be removed from soil and land could be reclaimed for future

development.

Job/Aspen, Colorado – PSC South Central – Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Technical drilling and blasting for a several home foundations in the exclusive downtown Aspen

Village Subdivision. Seismographs were monitored at all times as extensive multi- million dollar real estate was

located in close proximity.

Job/Elko. Nevada-Union Pass - PSC-South Central- Excavation Blasting Manager

Job Description: Project consisted of Drilling & Blasting a 600' X 600' pad for oil rig. Cuts consisted of 10' to 58'

off the top of two ridges; we also lowered approximately 1 mile of road. Drilling & blasting of road from 10' to

32'. I managed a seven man crew, while overseeing production of two Furukawa 1200 Drills. Mobilization took

place on July 19, 04 work was completed and de-Mobilized occurred on August 25, 04. We shot approximately

125,000 lbs. of explosives while moving approximately 150,000 yards of rock. The rock produced was 12" or

minus, this product was used to surface the 8 miles of access road. All shot plans and patterns were prepared

daily. PSC was responsible for all safety, security, mags, set up and tear down of all equipment used

Job/Sierrita., Arizona - Phelps Dodge~ Inc. - Lead Blaster

Job Description: Use of high explosives in large quantities at open-pit copper mine/quarry. Explosives used from

30,000 to 100,000 lbs per shot. Average of two shots daily.

Job/Industrial Blasting for PSC - Contractor Various Midwest Power Plants

Job Description: Use of high explosives to clean furnaces back passes, blockages and

other obstacles that need to be cleared in order to run plant more efficiently.

Job/Santa Fe. New Mexico - Arizona Blasting Inc. - Contractor/Waldo Quarry

Job Description: Quarry, laying patterns, blast plans, site safety, drilling & blasting,

Shots were anywhere from 15,000 to 20,000lbs per shot.

Job/Foundation Blasting - Columbia House - Contractor/Acorn Construction

Job Description: Foundation Blasting & Pipeline

Blasting for large commercial warehouse. Controlled blasting, all shot security and blast plans.

Job/Highway Job - Santa Rosa, New Mexico – Contractor - Serna Construction

Job Description: Road cut for highway outside the city limits of Santa Rosa, NM. Average of shots was 10,000

lbs per day for the duration of 16-18 days. Controlled blasting, all shot security, safety and blast planning.

Job/Citv of Colorado Springs Municipal Water Works - Contractor/Grimm Construction

Driller Blaster/Consultant

Job Description: Drilling & blasting of 14' x 20' trench approximately 500' long. Existing water main 20' from

trench to be shot, A 1300' concrete lined shaft was located in middle of trench, pump station located at west-end

of trench. None of existing structures could be damaged resulting in extensive seismograph work being conducted

throughout job. Shots ranged from 150 to 600 lbs per shot.

Job/Stanley Creek Project.-Contractor - National Projects Inc.

Job Description: Underground water diversion tunnel project consisted of drilling and blasting approximately 250

feet into side of mountain on secured site at the USAF Academy.

Job/Cheyenne Wyoming-Contractor - Wyoming Dept. of Highways & Sterling Company

Job Description: Designed, drilled and blasted 50,000 yards of rock within 8-20 feet of crusher.

Job/Nazareth School for Boys (Honda Corporation) Estes Park-Contractor

Job Description: Drilling & blasting of road, including sewer, water, gas lines, foundations, athletic fields,

swimming pool. Controlled blasting, safety, blast plans. Managed all aspects of drill & blast operations for

project duration, which was approximately 3 months.

Job/lRed Rocks Amphitheatre-Contractor - City of Denver & CAT Construction

Job Description: Highly technical blasting job. All hand crew used. Removal of 400 ton boulder located 8

foot from building. Seismograph used. Handled all drilling, loading, blast designs, etc. Controlled shots and

extremely tight shot security. Extensive news media coverage, resulting in additional PR as public safety was

priority.

Job/Interstate 70-Glenwood Canyon-Contractor - Eagles West

Job Description: Road Cuts. Location was 10 feet off interstate 70. Controlled blasting. Extreme shot

security, blast plans, etc.

Job/Interstate 70-Glenwood Canyon-Contractor - Ames Construction

Job Description: Shot 600 feet of frozen dike located 4 ft next to a newly constructed $1,OOO,OOO footing

wall next to the Colorado River. Designed all blast plans, handled all shot security, etc.

Job/Interstate 70-Glenwood Canyon-Contractor - Centric Jones

Job Description: Drill & Blast pier embuttments, shooting under high tension walls, critical and controlled

blasting situation at all times. Designed all blast plans, handled all shot security, etc.

Job/Interstate 70-Glenwood Canyon-Contractor - Flat Iron

Job Description: Worked on numerous projects consisting of road cuts, block holing, high-scale blasting.

Controlled blasting, tight shot security due to heavy traffic in area.

Job/Interstate 70-Glenwood Canyon-Contractor - Pebble Haulers

Job Description: Controlled blasting, flyrock mitigation. seismic, extensive planning of shot security. Shots

ranged from 4 lbs to 10,000 lbs. Job included road cuts, shooting & removal of rocks in river due to high-

scale blasting.

Job/Evanston Wyoming-Contractor - Lamb Construction

Job Description: Quarry. 187,000 yards 2/1 slope. 5,000 to 50,000 lbss per shot. Controlled blasting,

shot security, etc. Job completed in 18 days.

Job/C470-Con1ractor/City of Denver-Engineering Division

Job Description: T & M job for City of Denver/State of Colorado. Excavation of 125,000 yds. Ken Caryl

Ranch Subdivision. D& B from 3,000 to 11,000 lbs within 50 feet of Ken Caryl Road. Seismic used on

bridge. Controlled blasting used at all times, heavy shot security to ensure safety of public.

Job/Interstate 70-Idaho Springs-Contractor/Colorado Highway Department-Dillon Office

Job Description: Widening of bridge within city limits on 1-70. Rock excavation of 1200 yards. Job

site located directly beneath church. Seismograph used due to nearby structures. Controlled blasting to

prevent vibration and fly-rock. Heavy shot security at all times due to location.

Job/Interstate 70-Debuque Canyon-Contractor/Pebble Haulers

Job Description: Road cuts through canyon. Shots ranged from 7,000 to 33,000 yards. Safety

measures were enforced at all times. Worked closely with highway department, state patrol and

railroad officials to maintain adequate highway control.

Also: I have performed hundreds of numerous small jobs ranging from trenches, leach fields, to

foundations

I have also had underground blasting experience with the following companies:

Amax Inc.

Mid-Continent Industries

Comstock & Lake Mining Inc.

Asarco Inc.

Available for short or long-term projects CO CDL license Excellent work references

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