Emissions Specialist

Summary The Emissions Specialist will perform a wide variety of duties involving facilitating the process of setup, calibration, and operation of data acquisition systems. The systems used for this process include Access, Excel, and graphics software to capture data resulting from testing in an industrial setting.

The Emissions Specialist will perform a wide variety of duties involving facilitating the process of setup, calibration, and operation of data acquisition systems. The systems used for this process include Access, Excel, and graphics software to capture data resulting from testing in an industrial setting.

The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Setup, validate and operate emissions equipment and sampling systems to measure emissions from gas turbines and combustion systems and also measure fuel gas constituents.
• Instruments include, but not limited to, chemiluminescence, paramagnetic, infrared, flame ionization type of instruments as well as gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer.
• Equipment is used to measure, but not limited to, gaseous emissions of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons, oxygen, water vapor, volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, smoke, etc., and fuel gas constituents such as hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, ethane, propane, butane, etc.
• Collect gas and liquid fuel and exhaust gas samples when required.
• Ability to support 1st or 2nd shift test operations.

• Associate of Science degree in a related technical area.
• Strong knowledge of pressurized sampling systems and strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical aptitude).
• Strong comprehension of pressurized gas handling procedures and safety awareness.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• Hands-on experience using Multi-meters, Waveform generators, Oscilloscope.
• Knowledge of ISO and safety awareness. Need to know safe handling of pressurized gas cylinders and have a basic understanding of flammable, non-flammable, and hazardous chemicals such as carbon monoxide, methane, propane, and others. ISO compliance in following procedures and maintaining documentation for items such as equipment calibrations, M&TE tracking forms, and test checklists.
• Proficient in Windows Operating systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record as problem solver and capable of creative and innovative technical solutions.

• BS degree in Engineering.
• Product Knowledge of GE Gas Turbines and combustion systems.
• Experienced with instrumentation used in development testing of gas turbines and combustion systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emissions measurement instrumentation, analyzers and testing.
• Strong knowledge on emissions analyzers and fuel sampling systems, which consist of pipe and stainless steel and Teflon tubing, heated sampling lines and controllers, manual and automatic valves, regulators, flow meters, pumps, filters, water separators, chillers (sample conditioning), compression fittings, and other similar equipment.
• Familiar with government agencies (such as EPA) and government test methods.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Accident plan
• Critical Illness plan

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing…