Instrument Technician II (Gen)
Air Emissions Monitoring Specialist
Job Description
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of CEMS/COMS operation, maintenance, and design (3-4 years) OR directly related work experience (3-4 years).
- This working knowledge of CEMS/COMS is necessary to create Excess Emissions Reports, create Monitoring Plans, review Test Protocols, review Audit Reports, support CEMS/COMS equipment upgrades, and other reporting activities.
- This role is responsible for providing technical support in continuous emissions measurement systems testing configuration and reporting to state and federal agencies.
- This role performs routine to moderately complex work assignments and tasks with limited work supervision.
- Under the client’s supervision, will perform technical calculations, analysis, research, and design to further develop professional knowledge and abilities to provide technical support.
- This may include analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, process improvements, and programs for assurance that they are modified, operated, and maintained under the client’s policy and regulatory requirements.
- Drafts technical and audit reports to support findings or report events and develop compliance strategies as part of a team.
- Success candidates may be required to observe/participate in emissions testing conducted from exhaust stack platforms at heights of up to 350 feet.
Top (At Least 3 IF Possible) Must Have Skill Sets (Technical/Functional)
- Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and understanding of applicable air regulations
- Must be able to delve into the ESC Spectrum StackVision software and understand how to process the CEMS data
- Technical writing/Professional writing- must be able to edit in MS Word and Adobe PDF and compile a report for submittal to EPA and state regulators
Top Nice-To-Have Skill Sets
- Familiar with Part 63 D & U (MATS and IBMACT) reporting requirements
- Able to review air permits, CEMS monitoring plans, CEMS Audit Reports, and Stack Test Reports
- Familiar with the USEPAs ECMPS and CDX databases
- Good Note-taking for own benefit
Soft Skill Requirements:
- Positive attitude and collaboration easily – this candidate will need significant training from team members.
- Candidate will interface with other departments to gather necessary information and guidance regarding CEMS events.
- Persistent – sometimes it takes a while to drill down and find solutions to issues.
- support the fossil Power Gen Stations
Education and Certifications/Licensures:
- Bachelor of Science
- B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or similar
Specific Companies/Industries or Ideal Background:
- Energy, utility, refinery, state department of env quality- air
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