J. Robert Flesher, CPG, Senior Environmental Project Officer at Montana Department of Environmental Quality

Summary

Geologist with a wide range of experience and expertise. Received a BS in Earth Science, Geology Option from Montana State University. Minors completed in Hydrology and Soil Science. Experience covers over 30 years in the Natural Resources Industry. Work environments include surface and underground mine production and exploration, oil field exploration, Water resource/Hydrologic projects. Permitting and compliance activities. Managerial experience includes supervision of laboratory personnel, field geologists, project oversight, mining contractors, and retail employees. Mining reclamation.

Contact info

Email: mtbob5@msn.com

Location: Helena, United States

Industry Experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 20 years or above

Work Experience

Senior Environmental Project Officer

Montana Department of Environmental Quality

Primary duties include planning, coordination, and oversight of mine reclamation projects. Main focus is on abandoned coal mines. Also includes some hard rock reclamation projects.

VP Geology and Mining

GrantHartford Corp.

Responsible for all geologic exploration in the Garnet Mining District, MT. Exploration planning and drilling. Mine planning and design. Claims management, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Vulcan resource modeling, reserve estimation, reporting, geologic database creation and management.

Consulting Geologist

Geologic Consulting

Geologic assistance for several mining projects. Activities include site and geologic evaluation. Database compilation, organization, and validation. Geologic and Resource modeling using Vulcan. Exploration drill planning and sampling programs. Reserve reporting. PEA and Due Diligence assistance.

Senior Geologist

AMEC Foster Wheeler

On call position. Mine site evaluation and project tour. Floodplain permit application. Leach Pad Construction and Inspection. MDT groundwater contamination sampling program. Set up mine project and historic underground workings using 3-D geologic software for safety and construction. Completed 40 h

Stream Permitting Coordinator

Montana Department of Natural Resources

Responsibilities include assisting Montana’s Conservation Districts with Stream permitting activity. Assisting with stream restoration projects. Educational workshops on stream project permitting. Providing information and advice to Conservation Districts.

Industry Expertise

Engineering
Scientist
Public Private Partnerships in Water
Consultant
Oil & Gas
Government Agency
Agriculture & Forestry
Government