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If you would like to recommend an outstanding contractor for their safety performance during calendar year 2011, please fill out the form below and submit to mail@rmcmi.org no later than April 15, 2012.

Responsible for geological and mine planning projects that support long-term mine optimization, including: the end-to-end geologic modeling processes of surface and underground resources; exploration program planning and execution; and data collection and analysis. Actively interact with operations, safety, and environmental personnel to facilitate operational efficiencies and safety while adhering to corporate, regulatory, and environmental controls. Responsible for coal resource modeling for surface and underground mine operations, including the development of best practices and procedures for predictive modeling. Plan and manage geological exploration programs, collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and agree to criterion for use in resource evaluations.

Responsible for supporting the environmental permitting and approvals processes necessary for operation and development of San Juan and Navajo Mines. Coordinate special projects, and as- sist with environmental monitoring programs, reclamation, regulatory compliance and community interactions. Ensure that company activities and contractors comply with BHP Billiton’s requirements, and federal, state, tribal, and local requirements. Generate technical positions for presentation to agencies.

Responsible for preparation of civil engineering designs, management of construction projects, and financial evaluations in support of the surface coal mine operations. Also complete mine planning projects. Develop engineering designs, projects and mine plans through consultation with key stakeholders and team members. Projects include road designs, surface water hydrology, and structural analysis (soil mechanics and concrete). Perform capital investment analysis, including cash flow analysis.

Over the years 2000-2010, global coal consumption increased almost 2,300 million metric tons or 50%. During the current decade coal use will expand at least another 25% (1,700 million tons).

As Washington leaders continue to debate our nation’s economic future, educated and qualified young adults here in Colorado and throughout the nation are hungry for well-paying jobs. I enrolled in the Colorado School of Mines in 2008 during an economic crisis.

Nothing in modern life so raises the standard of living of high and low income groups as the use of electricity." New York Times, 1930