Statement of Qualifications PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Carl M. Jensen 15985 South Golden Road, Unit H Golden, CO 80401 USA Phone: (303) 478-3929 E-mail: jensen.tech@comcast.net Professional Qualifications Developed projects in analytical chemistry, methods development, instrument design, quality control, waste treatment, training, sampling, and environmental monitoring. Actively committed to technical expertise, attention to detail, and service. Able to communicate in speaking and writing-clearly, concisely, and effectively. Supervised lab staffs, budgets, and facilities. Accomplishments/Awards President's Award ($500) for success completion and implementation of magnesium oxide insert for plutonium recovery from carbon analysis, 1989. Employee suggestion and patent disclosure ($10,000) for magnesium oxide insert, 1989. Completed development projects in waste treatment for electrochemical cyanide destruction in plating waste and UV/peroxide destruction of organic chemicals, 1994. Developed a disposable zero-headspace extraction device (TCLP) for volatile organics, 1994. Publications Internal Publications: Over one hundred analytical methods for trace metal and inorganic analysis of plutonium, waste, mineral products, water, and waste treatability studies; Over 50 technical reports and studies. Education Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO Professional Degree in Chemistry Minor: Mining Engineering Professional Degree (Silver Diploma) Mineral Engineer-Chemistry is equivalent to a Bachelor of Science, but requires hours equivalent to a Master of Science degree. Skills Over 30 years experience as an analytical chemist, environmental chemist, technical support specialist, development chemist/engineer and/or project manager in mining, energy, and nuclear industries. Analytical Instrumentation: To include calibration, maintenance, and operation.      ICP-OES      ICP-MS      UV/VIS Spectrometer      AAS-Flame      AAS-Flame Emission      AAS-Graphite Furnace      Ion Selective Electrode Analyzer      Sulfur Analyzer      Carbon Analyzers (IR, Coulometric)      Calorimeter      Laser Fluorometer-Uranium      AAS-Hydride      Microwave Digester-Open Vessel      Microwave Digester-Closed Vessel      IR Spectrometer      Moisture Analyzer      Sampling/Sample Prep Equipment      Mercury-Cold Vapor      Mercury Analyzer-Gold Film      Ion Chromatograph      Gamma Spectrometer      XRF Spectrometer (Energy Dispersive) Products and Materials Analyzed: Water and wastewater; Minerals; Rocks; Soil; Residues; Oil and Petroleum; Process Gas; Phosphates; Potash; Ore and Mill Products; Sulfur; Metallurgical Products; Explosives; Oil Shale; Soda Ash; Glass Sand; Caustic; Chemicals; Dust and Particulates; Geothermal; Process Salts; Plutonium; Uranium; Mixed Waste; Radionuclides; Gold; Silver; Ceramics; Laterite. Regulatory Knowledge: TCLP, RCRA, CWA, SDWA, NEPA, and LDR. EPA CLP Protocol. SW-846 Methods. NPDES. OSHA. Computer Knowledge: LIMS, MS-DOS, Excel, Windows 98-95-2000-XP, Access, Office 97, CD-ROM, Access, Chemical Databases, Internet, and MS-Word. Developed commercial TCLP records software. Project Management: experience as a work package manager/project manager to include statement of work, scope, budgets, work plans, project plans, progress reports, technical reports, cost monitoring, and presentations. Technical Experience Jensen Technologies, LLC, Golden, CO Managing Partner 6/03 to Present Operate an EDXRF lab, specializing in geologic, environmental samples, and precious and noble metals analysis. Perform analysis at pilot lab sites, using portable XRF spectrometer. Develop specialized methods. Developing special photocatalytic oxidation, UV/peroxide, and UV/Ozone advanced oxidation pilot units for organic, cyanide, and thiocyanate destruction for industrial wastewater treatment. Provide consulting in the areas of analytical methods and lab operation. My company specializes in the mining, mineral, petroleum, and environmental remediation industries. S. M. Stoller Corporation, Lafayette, CO Scientist II 10/02 to 5/03 Performed validation/verification of environmental analytical data for an industrial closure site. Used internal and EPA guidelines to evaluate inorganic and organic data for compliance. Prepared reports of findings. Loaded qualifier codes into an electronic data database. Performed tracking and logging of work performed.    University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC), Denver, CO Engineering/Physical Sciences Assistant III 10/01 to 9/02 Conduct compliance audits and facilitate communications on compliance issues, at HSC campuses. Inspect laboratories for compliance in the areas of infectious materials and waste handling, chemical materials and waste handling, radioactive materials and handling, as well as life and safety issues. Gather data and perform surveys, utilizing checklists and guidance developed Health and Safety Division (HSD) staff. Prepare reports of findings and observations. Update computer databases. Communicate with UCHSC faculty and staff, and facilitate the resolution of compliance issues by obtaining information from those individuals and providing information from HSD Staff. Gandalf & Associates, LLC, Denver, CO Environmental Technician 7/01 to 10/01 Independent Contractor to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Provide technical support for their chemical inventory of 12,000 chemicals. Update the Chemical Management System database for individual chemicals. Enter the following information: physical data, reporting thresholds, hazard ratings, classification criteria, CAS mixtures, and chemical hazards. Position requires professional judgment based a technical understanding of classifications from a health and safety perspective. Perform some physical inventory duties. Hazen Research, Inc., Golden, CO Analyst 1/97 to 6/01 Perform testing and analysis of ores, process solutions, and pilot plant products in a mineral processing laboratory by instrumental and wet chemical methods. Primary emphasis is on atomic absorption spectrometry and XRF. Oversee pilot plant analytical lab and methods development. Train technicians. Maintain and trouble-shoot instrumentation and equipment. Rocky Mountain Remediation Services (RMRS), LLC, Golden, CO Principal Specialist 7/95 to 8/96 Technical support in solid waste operations of a waste management contractor for the Department of Energy. Emphasis on gas sampling, waste repackaging, and pressure stabilization of radioactive and mixed waste. Directed and/or facilitated the venting, sampling, and/or repackaging of over 2,000 waste containers. Project management to include planning, scheduling, scope of work, cost estimating, coordination, and trouble-shooting. Maintained databases and compliance with regulations. Technical advice to customers. Preparation of status reports and operating procedures. EG&G  (Rockwell International), Golden, CO Analytical Specialist; Development Research Engineer; Analytical Chemist; Principal Standards Engineer 1/84 to 7/95 Provide technical direction and research in the plutonium analytical lab, waste lab, and waste treatment development group of a contractor for the Department of Energy. Emphasis on plutonium chemistry, standards development, waste treatment technology, waste analysis, quality control, and characterization. Trained and supervised 3-5 technicians. Developed analytical procedures and qualification reports. Oversaw the development of over 40 procedures for a lab methods standardization program. Developed waste treatment projects from proof-of-principle to treatability studies. Preparation of technical reports and plans, graphical presentations, and project management. Developed specialized standards for QA/QC to include preparation, analysis and statistical evaluation. Developed and designed analytical instruments. Texasgulf, Inc., Research Laboratory, Golden, CO Senior Analytical Chemist 10/81 to 9/83 Directed analytical lab for an R&D facility of a minerals and energy company. Emphasis on sulfur, potash, minerals, process projects, metallurgical materials, and methods development. Supervised and trained 1-2 technicians. Developed analytical methods and QC system for analyses. Advisor to other divisions on analytical matters. Developed a lab safety program. Occidental Oil Shale, Inc., Grand Junction, CO Senior Chemist 10/79 to 10/81 Directed water and inorganic analysis lab for an expanding commercial oil shale venture. Responsible for State certification. Emphasis on water, oil, shale, and gas products. Responsible for the NPDES analysis. Supervised and trained 1-4 technicians. Organized and prepared 30-40 inorganic methods. Advice the Environmental Services Group on analysis and limits. Oversaw the operation of the inorganic area of the Environmental Lab. Preparation of lab budgets and operation reports. AMAX Exploration, Inc., Golden, CO Analytical Chemist-Supervisor 2/74 to 10/79 Directed and performed water and geochemical analyses for the exploration division of a major mining company. Directed daily operation and development of a geochemical lab. Emphasis on water, rock, standards, and soil. Supervised and trained 3-8 technicians. Advisor to geologists on analytical matters. Developed analytical methods for 20-30 parameters. Developed a QC/QA program for geochemical analysis. Kennecott Copper Corp., Hayden, AZ Analytical Chemist 2/73 to 1/74 Staffed the environmental lab. Built the lab from scratch into functioning and efficient facility. Provided methods development functions. Emphasis on water, dust, and special products analysis. Trained 1-2 technicians. Performed 1,500 analysis per month in a 1-2-person lab. Military Experience U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1LT, CE Platoon Leader, Staff Officer, Detachment Commander Rose from platoon leader to detachment commander. Directed unit activities and engineering projects. Atomic demolition munitions experience. Combat experience. Vietnam veteran.