CEMS Instrument Technician

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY in Houston, TX is seeking a CEMS Instrument Technician responsible for maintenance and quality assurance of CEMS equipment. Reports To: CEMS Supervisor. Work Location: 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053.

You will collaborate with O&M to prioritize maintenance, troubleshoot system modules, calibrate analyzers, and maintain records for regulatory compliance. Travel 25–50% is expected; US work authorization and pre-employment checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain priorities for all CEMS maintenance activities at multiple facilities and troubleshoot system modules.
• Understand interplay between distributive control systems and field instrumentation and SCR Skids.
• Oversee and manage the plant's emissions monitoring system (CEMS) for optimum efficiency.
• Assist in installing new equipment and system modifications.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on process analyzers and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain process controls, PLCs and emission monitoring equipment.
• Perform calibrations of analytical equipment.
• Install, maintain, test and troubleshoot instrumentation, controls and electrical/electronic systems.
• Train and advise O&M Technicians on instrumentation and system changes.
• Maintain documentation for preventive maintenance and required calibrations.
• Input and manage maintenance records for CEMS activities and equipment history.
• Provide timely responses to correspondence and information requests.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and administrative policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment through planning and hazard correction.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety programs.
• Attend training and continuing education as required.
• Support Environmental Compliance testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel between 25% to 50% is expected.

Job description

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

The role of CEMS Instrument Technician is primarily responsible for all activities related to the maintenance and quality assurance of CEMS equipment.

Reports To: CEMS Supervisor

Work Location: 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the O&M Supervisor / Superintendent at multiple facilities, the CEMS Instrument Technician will establish and maintain priorities for all CEMS maintenance activities at the facilities and will additionally need to navigate, troubleshoot various applicable system modules.
• This role will have a firm understanding of interplay between the distributive control system and applicable field instrumentation and associated unit SCR Skids.
• Independently oversee and manage the plant's continuing emissions monitoring system (CEMS) to ensure optimum efficiency and performance.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and/or system modifications.
• Coordinate and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all types of process analyzers, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC) and emission monitoring equipment.
• Perform calibrations of analytical equipment.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Train and advise O&M Technicians on analytical instrumentation and any changes made to system.
• Maintain electronic and paper documentation for preventive maintenance, and regulatory required calibrations.
• Input, update and manage maintenance records regarding all CEMS activities, equipment history, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to correspondence and requests for information.
• Adhere to all applicable health & safety, environmental and administrative policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Always maintain a safe work environment through job planning, identification, and correction of hazards.
• Comply with all facilities environmental, health & safety programs.
• Attend training and continuing education proactively and as required.
• Support Environmental Compliance testing activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel between 25% to 50% is expected.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years Industrial instrumentation experience or minimum of an Associates (2 year) Degree/Certification related to Instrumentation, Analyzers, or scientific field of study, formal apprentice program, or Military background in relevant technical fields.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
• A valid US state-issued driver’s license. Maintaining a valid US state-issued driver’s license, in good standing, is a condition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Continuous emission monitoring system knowledge
• Environmental control experience and knowledge of EH&S rules, regulations, and procedures, preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of local and distributed control systems AND utilization of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Strong emphasis on details-oriented, meticulous, regulatory-based work-flow progression
• Ability to strictly adhere to plant safety and communication policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, basics of chemistry and physics, and controls and instrumentation.
• Capable of reading process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrument diagrams (P&ID), and electrical/electronic schematics
• Demonstrated experience indicating effective communication skills, analytic ability, detail orientation, and ability to make decisions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform detailed equipment inspections and provide solutions for repairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.