JAMES JOHN CONSTANT, P.E.
Foster, WV *****
304-***-**** Cell
*****.*.********.**@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
An experienced Professional Engineer with an emphasis on the environmental aspects of mining
Knowledge of EPA, DEP, SMCRA, State mining laws and MSHA regulations
Proven track record of environmental compliance (reduction in yearly violations)
Tasked with understanding the removal of selenium from mine induced waters
Surface and underground mine planning with operations experience at the mine complex level
Adept at AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD 3D, Autocad Plant 3D, Survcadd and Microsoft Suite for planning and designs
Installation of mine faceups, bridge and tunnel structures, roads and beltlines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ERP Environmental Fund, Inc.
Manager of Selenium Systems 10/15 to 12/19
Designed and installed Selenium Reduction Technologies for mine induced waters
Presented selenium reduction processes to trade organizations, state and federal agencies in the U.S. and British Columbia
Acid Mine Drainage water compliance
Special projects utilizing Autocad and Microsoft Suite
Patriot Coal Company
Director of Environmental Special Projects 8/09 to 10/15
Designed and installed selenium reduction technologies for mine induced waters
Reviewed and pilot tested technologies such as Zero Valent Iron (ZVI), biological, ion exchange, electro-coagulation and high iron reduction
Developed a ZVI and Sulfur Modified Iron (SMI) full scale selenium treatment system
Designed and installed BioChemical Reactors (BCR)
Budgeted and implemented special projects
Magnum Coal Company/Patriot Coal Co.
Manager of Engineering & Env. Affairs 4/07 to 8/09
Managed engineering functions for a 3 million tpy complex
Increased regulatory compliance
Prepared and implemented mine and reclamation plans
Certified valley fills, refuse areas, and sediment structures
Compiled and implemented monthly and five-year budgets
Arch Coal Co. (Apogee Coal Co.) - Magnum Coal Company
Supervisor of Environmental Services 8/97 to 4/07
Coordinate & implement permit actions for all state and federal permits related to mining, air, water, explosives, non-hazardous and hazardous wastes
State and Federal Regulatory Liaison
Responsible for the efficient design and monitoring of all refuse facilities
Compiled and certified valley fills, refuse areas and sediment structures
Prepared and was awarded Eleven State reclamation awards, one regional (IMCC) and one national (OSM’s Director’s) reclamation award
Prepare and monitor 5 yr. budgets and reclamation re-costing accounts for idle properties
Arch of Kentucky, Inc.
Supervisor of Environmental Affairs 10/96 to 8/97
Federal and State regulatory liaison
Hazardous Materials/Toxic Waste Coordinator
Responsible for all state and federal certifications of mine permits
Coordinated and implemented permit actions for state and federal permits for air, water, mining, PCB’s and hazardous waste
Arch of Kentucky, Inc.
Preparation Plant Engineer/Loadout Foreman 4/95 to 10/96
Management of the combined refuse disposal area
Responsible for proper coal quality and proper coal blends
Responsible for maintenance of the loadout system and mobile equipment
Arch of Kentucky, Inc.
Senior Environmental Engineer/ Surface Planning Engineer 8/90 to 4/95
State and Federal Regulatory Liaison
Hazardous Materials/Toxic Waste Coordinator
Responsible for all certifications for mine permits on a quarterly and annual basis
Coordinated and implemented permit actions for state and federal permits for air, water, mining, PCB’s and hazardous waste
Performed economic evaluations of future surface mine projects
Arch of Kentucky, Inc.
Longwall Engineer 6/90 to 8/90
Coordinated longwall moves at a 5 million tpy mine
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Mining Engineering Pennsylvania State University 5/83
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Engineering Licenses - Commonwealth of KY, State of WV
AutoCAD (2D/3D), Survcadd, Plant 3D, Microsoft Suite
Adjunct Professor – Autocad – Mt. Empire Community College, VA
Surface Mine Foreman Certification - Commonwealth of Kentucky
Hazardous/Toxic waste certification
MSHA Impoundment Certification (inspecting and retraining)
Class 1 wastewater treatment certification, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Class 1D drinking water certification, West Virginia
Troxler Nuclear Safety Training
Radiation Safety Officer Certification