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CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior * Job Code: 127987 or 127988 * Job Grade: 41 or 42 JOB SUMMARY We are hiring for a CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior based on candidates ...

CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior * Job Code: 127987 or 127988 * Job Grade: 41 or 42 JOB SUMMARY We are hiring for a CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior based on candidates ...

CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior * Job Code: 127987 or 127988 * Job Grade: 41 or 42 JOB SUMMARY We are hiring for a CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior based on candidates ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Hernando, FL · On-site

$34.25 - $39.25/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver high‑quality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver high‑quality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Export, PA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver highquality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This role ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Export, PA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver high‑quality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver highquality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This role ...

CEMS Design Engineer I

Hernando, FL · On-site

$34.25 - $39.25/hr

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver highquality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This role ...

As a CEMS Design Engineer, you will collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Production, and Project teams to design, support, and deliver high-quality CEMS solutions that meet customer needs. This ...

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How much do cems jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for cems in the United States is $19.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CEMS?

CEMS stands for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. These are specialized systems used in industrial and power plants to continuously collect and record data on air pollutants emitted from stacks or ducts. CEMS are essential for complying with environmental regulations, as they provide real-time monitoring of gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter. The data collected helps ensure that facilities stay within permitted emission limits and maintain environmental compliance.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) technician?

To thrive as a CEMS Technician, you need a strong background in environmental science, electronics, and instrumentation, often supported by an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with emissions monitoring equipment, data acquisition systems, and compliance software, along with certifications like EPA Method 9 or relevant OSHA training, is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help you excel in troubleshooting and maintaining regulatory compliance. These competencies ensure accurate emissions reporting, equipment reliability, and adherence to environmental standards.

What are common challenges faced by Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) technicians, and how can they be addressed?

CEMS technicians often encounter challenges such as maintaining equipment accuracy in harsh industrial environments, troubleshooting system malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations. Working in facilities like power plants or manufacturing sites can also require adherence to strict safety protocols. Staying up-to-date with regular calibration schedules, thorough documentation, and ongoing training on new technologies and standards can help address these challenges and ensure reliable emissions monitoring.

What is the difference between CEMS vs Environmental Technicians?

AspectCEMSEnvironmental Technicians
Required CertificationsCalibration and maintenance certifications, sometimes EPA-relatedEnvironmental sampling, safety, and possibly EPA certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, power plants, manufacturing facilitiesFieldwork, laboratories, environmental sites
Industry UsageMonitoring emissions, ensuring compliance in industrial plantsSampling, testing, and analyzing environmental samples

While both CEMS and Environmental Technicians work in environmental monitoring, CEMS specialists focus on continuous emissions monitoring systems in industrial settings, ensuring compliance and system accuracy. Environmental Technicians perform sampling and testing in various environments, often supporting environmental assessments and compliance. The roles are complementary but distinct in scope and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Cems job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,593 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

CEMS Technician

Panama, OK • On-site

OG&E
Utilities • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

JOB INFORMATION
  • Job Title: CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior
  • Job Code: 127987 or 127988
  • Job Grade: 41 or 42
JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring for a CEMS Technician II or CEMS Technician Senior based on candidates' qualifications. 

Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots power plant emission monitoring systems in support of efficient generation and compliance of power under varying conditions.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
  • Performs responsibilities with standardized processes. Works under general supervision. Resolves routine questions and problems using basic principles of field. Refers the more complex issues to higher levels. Generally follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job. Some latitude for deviation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists entry level technicians.
  • Completes vendor training as required in the Quality Assurance Plan.
  • Performs general maintenance, configuration and calibration of emission monitoring systems utilized in the compliance demonstration in electrical generation.
  • Schedules and coordinates daily activities with supervisor.
  • Provides general troubleshooting and maintenance of CEMS, COMS, PM and CMMS.
  • Performs daily, monthly, quarterly and annual preventative maintenance of the CEMS, COMS, PM and CMMS.
  • Troubleshoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.
  • Basic regulatory knowledge for air emission monitoring (40 CFR parts 60, 63 and 75).
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability in the proper use of electronic test instrumentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed instrumentation and control drawings.
  • All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS

CEMS Technician II Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree in a Technical discipline (i.e. Electronics, Engineering Technology, Power Plant Operations, etc.) and 4 years maintaining instrumentation and controls or testing equipment or industrial controls; Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in any field and 2 years experience maintaining instrumentation and controls or testing equipment or industrial controls; Or
  • High School Diploma/GED and 2 years journey level experience in a craft technical/mechanical role); Or
  • High School Diploma/GED and 6 years relevant military experience at the journey level or one enlistment completed with DD Form 214 – Discharge Papers and Separation Documents.

CEMS Technician Senior Qualifications:

  • 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

  • High School Diploma/GED and 4 years journey level experience in a craft technical/mechanical role; Or

  • High School Diploma/GED and 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.
  • Obtains and maintains certifications (e.g., NICET level I or ISA level I), as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS
    General 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 strong ability to comply with safety policies and seen as a leader in Incident and Injury Free (IIF).
  • Strong knowledge of fundamental instrumentation and control concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance and quality assurance practices of emission monitoring hardware.
  • Basic knowledge of emission monitoring systems and components.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.
  • Ability to communicate with plant operations the impact of basis process changes to emission levels.
  • Strong computer skills using MS Office, SAP, DAHS and remote access software to the analyzers, dataloggers and plc (i.e. iPort and iNet).
  • Strong knowledge of Analyzers, Dataloggers, PLCs and DAHS communication protocols.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed instrumentation and control drawings.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.
  • Ability to take on additional responsibility.
  • Strong knowledge of AC/DC control circuits and components.
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
  • This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.
SALARY RANGE

$75,046 - $102,606