CEMS Instrument Technician

PROENERGY•Houston, TX

About The Position

The CEMS Instrument Technician is primarily responsible for maintenance and quality assurance of continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) equipment. Working with O&M Supervisors and Superintendents across multiple facilities, the technician establishes maintenance priorities, navigates and troubleshoots applicable system modules, and understands the interaction between the distributed control system, field instrumentation, and unit SCR skids. The role independently oversees and manages plant CEMS to support optimum efficiency and performance. The technician installs, calibrates, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains process analyzers, instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic systems. The role also supports equipment installations and system modifications, trains O&M Technicians, maintains maintenance and regulatory calibration documentation, supports environmental compliance testing, and follows facility health, safety, and environmental policies. Travel of 25% to 50% is expected. PROENERGY is an engineering, research and development, and manufacturing company focused on fast-start power generation and aeroderivative solutions. The position reports to the CEMS Supervisor and is located at 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053.

Requirements

At least 2 years of industrial instrumentation experience, or an associate degree/certification related to instrumentation, analyzers, or a scientific field of study, a formal apprenticeship, or relevant military technical background.
U.S. work authorization; the employer will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Valid U.S. state-issued driver's license, maintained in good standing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of continuous emissions monitoring systems.
Environmental controls experience and knowledge of EH&S rules, regulations, and procedures.
Maintenance and troubleshooting experience with local and distributed control systems and use of computerized maintenance management systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow meticulous, regulatory-based workflows.
Ability to adhere strictly to plant safety and communication policies.
Knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, basic chemistry and physics, controls, and instrumentation.
Ability to read process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), and electrical/electronic schematics.
Demonstrated communication skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, decision-making, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to perform detailed equipment inspections and recommend repair solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain priorities for CEMS maintenance activities at multiple facilities in collaboration with O&M Supervisors and Superintendents.
Navigate and troubleshoot applicable system modules and understand the relationship between the distributed control system, field instrumentation, and unit SCR skids.
Independently oversee and manage plant CEMS to support optimum efficiency and performance.
Assist with installation of new equipment and system modifications.
Coordinate and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on process analyzers and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC), and emissions monitoring equipment.
Calibrate analytical equipment.
Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic systems.
Train and advise O&M Technicians on analytical instrumentation and system changes.
Maintain electronic and paper documentation for preventive maintenance and regulatory-required calibrations.
Enter, update, and manage records of CEMS activities, equipment history, and preventive maintenance programs.
Respond to correspondence and information requests accurately and promptly.
Follow applicable health, safety, environmental, and administrative policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards.
Attend training and continuing education proactively and as required.
Support environmental compliance testing activities.
Travel between facilities as needed; travel of 25% to 50% is expected.
Perform other duties as assigned.