JOB INFORMATION- Job Title: CEMS Technician Senior
- Grade: Technical 42
- Job Code: 127988
JOB SUMMARYMaintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant emission monitoring systems in support of efficient generation and compliance of power under varying conditions.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY- Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Directs activities of emission monitoring contractors and vendors.
- Serves 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 I&C/ICE technicians in emission control schemes.
- Schedules and coordinates daily activities with peer operations personnel and is able to negotiate scheduling conflicts.
- Direct, plan and conduct assignments of a complex nature serving in a lead role.
- Provide detailed troubleshooting and programming enhancements to hardware and software vendors.
- Serves as a technical resource to operations personnel and lower technician positions.
- Troubleshoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.
- Serves as a technical resource for capital projects in the area of emission monitoring.
- May serve as the interface between testing contractors, plant operations, and/or regulatory agencies assuring test plans and methods are adhered to during compliance testing.
- Strong regulatory knowledge for air emission monitoring requirements (40 CFR parts 60, 63 and 75).
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS- Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (i.e. Electronics, Engineering Technology, Power Plant Operations, etc.) And 6 years maintaining instrumentation and controls or testing equipment or industrial controls; Or
- Bachelor's Degree in any field And 4 years experience maintaining instrumentation and controls or testing equipment or industrial controls; Or
- 4 years journey level experience in a craft technical/mechanical role; Or
- 8 years relevant military experience at the journey level or one enlistment completed with DD Form 214 - Discharge Papers and Separation Documents.
WORKING CONDITIONS- Required to travel frequently to all generation facilities in the OG&E system with the majority of time spent at power plants (typically gas fired EGUs).
- Travel for work and/or training both in and out of state and may require overnight stays.
- Works independently.
- Required to climb ladders up to 250 feet and work at high elevations for extended periods.
- Required to travel to all generation facilities in the OG&E system.
- Required to work non-standard work schedules (i.e. outside typical Monday through Friday) to include overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs, as needed.
- Required to work in all ambient conditions (i.e. extreme wind, heat and cold).
- Required to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, flame retardant clothing, steel toed boots, hearing protection, fall protection harness and respirator.
- Obtain and maintain certifications (e.g., NICET level I or ISA level I), as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTSGeneral Requirements - Occasionally:Standing
- Occasionally:Walking
- Occasionally:Pushing
- Occasionally:Pulling
- Occasionally:Climbing
- Occasionally:Stooping
- Occasionally:Kneeling
- Occasionally:Crouching
- Occasionally:Reaching
- Occasionally:Grasping
- Occasionally:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- Occasionally:Repetitive Motions
- Frequently:Sitting
Lifting & Other Weight Requirements - Occasionally:Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Occasionally:Carrying up to 50 lbs
SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS- Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.
- The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;
- The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;
- Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;
- The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;
- The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)- Demonstrated leadership in Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
- 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, SAP, DAHS and remote access software to the analyzers, dataloggers and plc (i.e. iPort and iNet).
- Advanced knowledge of analyzer, 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 OG&E's 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, chemiluminenscence etc.).
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Required Certifications/Licensures:(Primary authorized employee (PAE) certification for required systems)
HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)- Pre-Employment Drug Screen
- Pre-Employment Physical
- Audiogram Baseline
- Job Specific Physical Assessment
SALARY RANGE$82,035 - $102.606
