JAMES JOHN CONSTANT, P.E.

Foster, WV *****

304-***-**** Cell

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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

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