CEMS Technician

Jobtailor; Panama (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corp. is seeking a CEMS Technician II or Senior to maintain and troubleshoot power plant emission monitoring systems. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, instrument calibration, and safety.

Candidates should read detailed drawings, work independently or in teams, and travel regularly to OG&E facilities. The position requires experience with CEMS/COMS, PM, and CMMS systems, plus strong computer skills and ability to work non-standard schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of air emission monitoring regulations and 40 CFR parts 60, 63, 75.
• Ability to read instrumentation and control drawings with accuracy.
• Experience with testing, calibrating, and maintaining CEMS/COMS/PM/CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot emission monitoring systems.
• Support efficient power generation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist entry-level technicians and coordinate daily activities with supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC control circuits and communicate impact with operations.
• Travel frequently to OG&E generation facilities and work at power plants.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Instrumentation & controls

Electronic test instrumentation

Reading control drawings

Safety awareness

Communication with operations

Work independently

Team collaboration

Driving/travel readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor's Degree in any field

HS Diploma/GED + journey-level experience

HS Diploma/GED + military experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

DAHS

IPort

INet

Job description

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot power plant emission monitoring systems
• Support efficient power generation and regulatory compliance
• Assist entry-level technicians
• Complete vendor training as required in the Quality Assurance Plan
• Perform general maintenance, configuration, and calibration of CEMS, COMS, PM, and CMMS systems
• Schedule and coordinate daily activities with the supervisor
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot and maintain AC/DC control circuits and components
• Communicate with plant operations about the impact of process changes on emission levels
• Travel frequently to OG&E generation facilities and spend most working time at power plants
• Work independently and with teams under general supervision
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• CEMS Technician II or Senior qualifications based on candidates' qualifications
• CEMS Technician II: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 4 years maintaining instrumentation and controls, testing equipment, or industrial controls; OR Bachelor's Degree in any field and 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of journey-level craft technical/mechanical experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant military experience at the journey level or one completed enlistment with DD Form 214
• CEMS Technician Senior: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in any field and 4 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of journey-level craft technical/mechanical experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant military experience at the journey level or one completed enlistment with DD Form 214
• Basic regulatory knowledge of air emission monitoring, including 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 75
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to properly use electronic test instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret detailed instrumentation and control drawings
• Ability to climb ladders up to 250 feet and work at high elevations for extended periods
• Ability to work non-standard schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs
• Ability to work in extreme wind, heat, and cold
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, flame-retardant clothing, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, fall-protection harness, and respirator
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Required to drive; company and/or personal vehicle use for company business at least 50% of the time
• Required to obtain and maintain certifications such as NICET Level I or ISA Level I, as required
• Required Primary Authorized Employee (PAE) certification for required systems
• Subject to pre-employment drug screen, physical, audiogram baseline, and job-specific physical assessment
• Safety-sensitive position subject to OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan
• Strong ability to comply with safety policies and demonstrate Incident and Injury Free leadership
• Strong knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts
• Strong knowledge of emission monitoring hardware maintenance and quality assurance practices
• Basic knowledge of emission monitoring systems and components
• Ability to communicate with individuals at various organizational levels
• Strong computer skills with MS Office, SAP, DAHS, and remote-access software such as iPort and iNet
• Strong knowledge of analyzers, dataloggers, PLCs, and DAHS communication protocols
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude using hand tools
• Ability to take on additional responsibility
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting power plant emission monitoring systems, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance practices. Proficient in using electronic test instrumentation and interpreting control drawings while ensuring safety and effective communication across various organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CEMS Technician II/Senior Qualifications
• Regulatory Knowledge of Air Emission Monitoring
• Strong Knowledge of AC/DC Control Circuits
• Strong Computer Skills with MS Office and SAP
• NICET Level I or ISA Level I Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Emission Monitoring Systems Maintenance
• Instrumentation and Control Testing
• Preventative Maintenance Procedures
• Calibration of CEMS and COMS Systems
• Troubleshooting AC/DC Control Circuits
• Mechanical Aptitude Using Hand Tools
• Quality Assurance Practices
• Reading Control Drawings
• Analyzers and Dataloggers Knowledge
• DAHS Communication Protocols

Soft Skills

• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability to Non-Standard Schedules
• Incident and Injury Free Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• NICET Level I Certification
• ISA Level I Certification
• Primary Authorized Employee (PAE) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Power Plant Emission Monitoring
• Regulatory Compliance
• 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 75
• Quality Assurance Plan
• Safety-Sensitive Position

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• SAP
• DAHS
• IPort
• INet