Emissions Control Systems Technician

Reports to: Minerals Maintenance Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7a-3p.

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring correct operation of systems that are monitoring and controlling emissions from the Rotary Kilns. These systems currently include the following equipment: DSI- Dry Sorbent Injection CEMS- Continuous Emissions Monitors, Mid Kiln Fans, COMS- Continuous Opacity Monitors, Particulate Monitoring System, Oxygen Analyzers, Air Flow Monitors, CO Detection Systems, and Pavilion. Work is performed at an industrial/mining site

General Responsibilities:

• Performs duties in a safe manner following all company safety procedures.

• Identifies, report and/or correct unsafe work environments

• Independently work on assignments that are moderately complex in which experience and knowledge is required to calibrate instruments and resolve problems and follow quality assurance and quality control procedures for the equipment.
• Technicians must be familiar with all equipment in plant. A sampling of these devices includes transmitters, switches, analyzers, programmable controllers, proximity devices, level control systems, control valves, equipment and personnel safety systems, pyrometer systems, and others. Within each category are a variety of pneumatic and electronic devices.
• Technicians are also responsible for troubleshooting and working with Engineering Support to maintain distributed control systems. This is a most rapidly changing technical area and requires a high level of technical training.
• Prepare and provide technical reports and enter information into SAP to provide accurate documentation and information for equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Works to logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and other written instructions.
• Completes preventive, corrective maintenance and scheduled maintenance; and improves operation of systems, instruments, controls, and metering and electrical equipment installed at facility.
• Trouble shoots and analyzes instrument, control, and metering problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
• Trouble shoots and analyzes system problems and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
• Maintains records of readings and test results for all assigned equipment. Maintains records and files of readings and data taken during preventive maintenance.
• Manages the COMS operations and maintenance activities
• Acknowledges COMS episodes that deal with maintenance or QA activities
• Ensures that a supply of certified span gas is always available
• Maintains the calibration gas bottle certificates of analysis
• Enters data into COMS Logbook when necessary
• Contacts the vendor/contractor for service assistance
• Conducts the QC Activities (e.g., calibration checks, calibrations, corrective actions, routine preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance as needed)
• Coordinates and schedules Annual primary or alternative zero alignment checks
• Supports the activities of personnel involved with the CEM systems
• Maintains the COMS Logbook
• Conducts a routine visual inspection of the COMS components located in the COMS enclosure
• Performs corrective maintenance in response to COMS alarms
• Identifies equipment, personnel, and training needs and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Manager
• Oversees day-to-day operation of the COMS
• Checks daily monitor calibrations and notifies Electrical Maintenance Manager of calibration exceedances and impending maintenance activities
• Conduct quarterly cylinder gas audits and linearity checks
• Administers the maintenance of the COMS
• Maintains COMS spare parts and calibration gas inventories
• Ensures that the field operation requirements of this document are carried out in a timely manner

Experience and Skills Desired:

• Experience with continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of CEMS and our other products.
• Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of the environmental compliance requirements of 40 CFR Part 75, 40 CFR Part 60, SCAQMD RELCAIM, and various State or Local rules related to CEMS Maintenance and Quality Control and Quality assurance.
• Two (2) plus years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and servicing industrial electrical instrumentation and controls, as well as basic mechanical skills.
• Familiar with and able to use various test equipment such as multi meters, flow meters, and electronic test equipment to calibrate and troubleshoot instruments.
• Experience reading electrical prints and manuals.
• Experience with microcomputer and related software * Must have or be able to quickly acquire a good working ability with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with subordinates, peers, managers, customers, and vendors.
• Thorough knowledge, skill and hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience relating to instrumentation used in modern power stations, refineries, and industrial work locations.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, work aloft, and work in the elements.
• Willing to work OT, weekends, and off shift as needed to support the operations
• Willing to provide off hours phone support.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Promotes positive team environment.
• Capable of completing work in a timely manner.
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off