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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This position is with the Emission Monitoring Support Group (EMSG).
The successful candidate will inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate, and install indicating recording, and automatic control instruments such as flow monitors, pressure sensors and gauges, temperature sensors, regulators, meters, gauges, current and voltage systems, and similar components in a power station environment and will report their findings to supervision.
The technician will perform a multitude of tasks, including quarterly CEMS audits, and assist in the performance of Gas and Flow RATAs as required by local, state, and federal authorities.
The technician will use portable gauges and meters, manometers, and similar test equipment.
The technician will perform preventive maintenance and will test flue gases and flows, read meters, and record data as required. Technicians at this level will learn to work on complex/detailed systems and equipment.
Technicians be trained by more experienced Instrument Technicians.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The technician will schedule testing activities, perform as a team members, act as a compliance test observer/coordinator of contract personnel, and be able to understand, compile, and quality-assure field data and reports.
The technician will have demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot and repair various complex major and minor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems (COMS), EMSG test equipment, and monitoring systems.
Associate Degree in Technical area, and/or directly related experience
After one year of experience is obtained directly working with CEMS equipment, The successful candidate may be expected, to pass the Groups 1,2,3, and 4 testing as listed under the Source Evaluation Society site located at: http://www.sesnews.org/index.php?q=node/48
Working Conditions 51% – 75% – Dust, Grease, Oil, Fumes, Loud Noise, Operating machinery, Outdoors in extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, and all forms of weather. Candidate will be required to travel up to 75% of the time or more, workdays, and/or weeknights as required for the assigned task. Candidate may work nights, weekends, and possible holidays based on business needs.
Test Required This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on-site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, http://www.dom.com/careers/pre-employment-testing.jsp
Technician I
Entry-level position. This technician will be directly supervised by a more experienced technician for the first 3-6 months.
A Tech. I will be expected to independently perform Linearity and Certified Gas Audit tests, Opacity audits, Air Panel checks, and flow leak checks.
Tech I perform tests and audits on Mercury and Particulate Matter monitoring systems.
They will also be expected to assist with gas and flow RATA testing and Method 30B tests, under the direction of a Technician II or III.
1-year contract position Work shift will be 4 days, Monday – Thursday, 10 Hrs. per day. Plus some OT as directed, not guaranteed.
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