Technician Senior - IC&E - CEMS Tech

Grand River Dam Authority•Chouteau, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below. We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior CEMS Technician (SR. IC&E) provides advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and compliance of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) at the Grand River Energy Center (GREC). This position supports a multidisciplinary maintenance team responsible for reliable power generation operations and ensures all emissions monitoring systems meet regulatory and environmental requirements. The role also serves as a subject matter expert, supporting system optimization, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is expected to lead by example in safety, reliability, and operational excellence, while ensuring strict adherence to all GRDA safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (i.e., Electronics, Engineering Technology, Power Plant Operations, etc.) and Six (6) years’ related I&C, industrial controls or equivalent military experience.; or (in lieu of AA) bachelor’s degree in any field with four (4) years’ experience maintaining instrumentation and controls or testing equipment, with five (5) years’ experience maintaining emission monitoring system.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.
Advanced knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance and quality assurance practices of emission monitoring hardware.
Strong knowledge of emission monitoring systems and components
Strong ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.
Advanced computer skills using MS Office, DAHS and remote access software to the analyzers, dataloggers and plc (i.e. iPort and iNet)
Advanced knowledge of analyzers, dataloggers, PLC and DAHS communication protocols.
Ability to read and interpret advanced Instrumentation and control drawings.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.
Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibility.
Advanced knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components.
Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and the demonstrated ability to follow the procedures within the plan.
Strong knowledge of the measurement technologies utilized in the monitoring of emissions (i.e. ultrasonic, laser, infrared, chemiluminescence etc.)
Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.
Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an irregular basis.
Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to visual and auditory detail.
Manual dexterity is required for operation of test equipment, small tools, and the installation, adjustment, and repair of control devices.

Responsibilities

Directs activities of emission monitoring contractors and vendors.
Serve as a mentor and assists with training entry level technicians.
Performs complex maintenance, configuration and calibration of emission monitoring systems utilized in the compliance demonstration in electrical generation.
Provides technical support to lead ICE technicians in emission control schemes
Schedule and coordinate daily activities with peer operations personnel and negotiate scheduling conflicts.
Direct, plan, and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a senior role.
Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming enhancements to hardware and software vendors
Serves as a technical resource for operations personnel and lower technician positions.
Trouble shoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.
Serves as a technical resource for capital projects in emission monitoring.
May serve as the liaison between testing contractors, plant operations, and / or regulatory agencies assuring test plans and methods are adhered to during compliance testing.
Strong regulatory knowledge of air emission monitoring requirements (40 CFR parts 60, 63 and 75)
Other duties as assigned.