CEMS Specialist

Prairie State Energy Campus • Caspars, IL

7d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring all Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and associated Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS) are maintained and perform in a manner that maximizes reliability and ensures full compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements. This role includes providing oversight of CEMS and DAHS operation, performance, and data quality; identifying system issues through routine diagnostics, trend analysis, and alarm review; and leading troubleshooting efforts to resolve equipment, analyzer, calibration, communication, and data handling problems in a timely manner. The position serves as an internal subject matter expert on CEMS instrumentation, system configuration, and regulatory obligations, including the interpretation and application of federal and state monitoring requirements, quality assurance procedures, and other ongoing compliance demonstrations. Responsibilities also include supporting audits and inspections, maintaining accurate records and documentation, reviewing emissions data for completeness and validity, coordinating corrective actions when deficiencies are identified, and assisting in the scheduling and oversight of on-site contractors and vendors that support testing, maintenance, and specialized technical services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Technology fields or equivalent required.
• Four years of coal or solid fuel power plant technical and operational experience required related to electrical and I&C preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• All state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to air emissions monitoring and compliance.
• Knowledge of various pollution control technologies including SCR, Wet and dry ESC, wet FGD and dry sorbent injection.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and P&ID drawings.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and related software.
• Experience with various test equipment such as multi meters, flow meters, and electronic test equipment in order to calibrate and troubleshoot instruments.
• Experience with isokinetic gas extraction sampling systems and in-situ continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), including SOx, NOx, PM, Hg, O2, CO, CO2, and volumetric flow instruments.
• Must have or be able to acquire quickly knowledge of the environmental compliance requirements of 40 CFR Part 75, 40 CFR Part 60, and Illinois rules related to CEMS maintenance and Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Must have good working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work from elevated positions, walk or climb up and down stairways and ladders.
• Don and wear required safety equipment including respirators, hearing and eye protection, and protective clothing.
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, and lift boxes weighing as much as 35 pounds.
• Must be able to walk distances of up to a quarter of a mile over rocky and uneven surfaces.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment and at elevations up to 450 feet above ground surface.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience with operating and maintaining a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair CEMS equipment.
• Perform QA/QC audits to verify CEMS compliance and maintain required monitoring equipment.
• Develop and implement operating, maintenance, and audit procedures for analyzers and sample acquisition systems.
• Provide training to I&E Technicians and other personnel to support reliable system coverage.
• Support Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATA) and emissions performance testing.
• Maintain CEMS analyzer availability above 96%.
• Recommend and coordinate external CEMS and DAHS support services to maintain analyzer availability and reporting functionality.
• Maintain documentation required by 40 CFR Part 75 and other applicable regulations and permits.
• Collaborate with Operations/Maintenance/Engineering to support emissions monitoring objectives.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Environmental team to ensure proper operation of DAHS and vendor software.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental team to develop and maintain environmental compliance program documentation, regulatory reports, CEMS monitoring plans, and associated QA/QC records, and to coordinate required CEMS certification, Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATA), and unit emissions performance testing in accordance with applicable permit, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Perform other assigned duties, including non-core responsibilities.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• retirement savings plan with Company match
• life and disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off, accruing 160 hours annually with gradual increases based on length of service
• nine paid holidays per year
• Paid maternal and paternal leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree