CEMS Technician

OGE Energy Corp.

CEMS Technician maintaining and calibrating OG&E power plant emission monitoring systems in Panama, Oklahoma. Troubleshooting controls and supporting emissions compliance across generation facilities.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timePanama • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,046 - $102,606 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting power plant emission monitoring systems, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance practices. Proficient in using electronic test instrumentation and interpreting control drawings while ensuring safety and effective communication across various organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CEMS Technician II/Senior QualificationsRegulatory Knowledge of Air Emission MonitoringStrong Knowledge of AC/DC Control CircuitsStrong Computer Skills with MS Office and SAPNICET Level I or ISA Level I Certification

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Hard Skills

Emission Monitoring Systems MaintenanceInstrumentation and Control TestingPreventative Maintenance ProceduresCalibration of CEMS and COMS SystemsTroubleshooting AC/DC Control CircuitsMechanical Aptitude Using Hand ToolsQuality Assurance PracticesReading Control DrawingsAnalyzers and Dataloggers KnowledgeDAHS Communication Protocols

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationAdaptability to Non-Standard SchedulesIncident and Injury Free Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAPDAHSIPortINet

Certifications & Qualifications

NICET Level I CertificationISA Level I CertificationPrimary Authorized Employee (PAE) Certification

Industry Keywords

Power Plant Emission MonitoringRegulatory Compliance40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 75Quality Assurance PlanSafety-Sensitive Position

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot power plant emission monitoring systems
Support efficient power generation and regulatory compliance
Assist entry-level technicians
Complete vendor training as required in the Quality Assurance Plan
Perform general maintenance, configuration, and calibration of CEMS, COMS, PM, and CMMS systems
Schedule and coordinate daily activities with the supervisor
Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual preventative maintenance
Troubleshoot and maintain AC/DC control circuits and components
Communicate with plant operations about the impact of process changes on emission levels
Travel frequently to OG&E generation facilities and spend most working time at power plants
Work independently and with teams under general supervision
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

CEMS Technician II or Senior qualifications based on candidates' qualifications
CEMS Technician II: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 4 years maintaining instrumentation and controls, testing equipment, or industrial controls; OR Bachelor's Degree in any field and 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of journey-level craft technical/mechanical experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant military experience at the journey level or one completed enlistment with DD Form 214
CEMS Technician Senior: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in any field and 4 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of journey-level craft technical/mechanical experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant military experience at the journey level or one completed enlistment with DD Form 214
Basic regulatory knowledge of air emission monitoring, including 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 75
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to properly use electronic test instrumentation
Ability to read and interpret detailed instrumentation and control drawings
Ability to climb ladders up to 250 feet and work at high elevations for extended periods
Ability to work non-standard schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs
Ability to work in extreme wind, heat, and cold
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, flame-retardant clothing, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, fall-protection harness, and respirator
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
Required to drive; company and/or personal vehicle use for company business at least 50% of the time
Required to obtain and maintain certifications such as NICET Level I or ISA Level I, as required
Required Primary Authorized Employee (PAE) certification for required systems
Subject to pre-employment drug screen, physical, audiogram baseline, and job-specific physical assessment
Safety-sensitive position subject to OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan
Strong ability to comply with safety policies and demonstrate Incident and Injury Free leadership
Strong knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts
Strong knowledge of emission monitoring hardware maintenance and quality assurance practices
Basic knowledge of emission monitoring systems and components
Ability to communicate with individuals at various organizational levels
Strong computer skills with MS Office, SAP, DAHS, and remote-access software such as iPort and iNet
Strong knowledge of analyzers, dataloggers, PLCs, and DAHS communication protocols
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude using hand tools
Ability to take on additional responsibility
Strong knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle and/or use of a company or personal vehicle for company business
Travel and training expenses, including out-of-state travel and overnight stays