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Plant Operating Engineer

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$106K - $121K/yr

... CEMS), water softeners (various), and other mechanical auxiliary equipment typical in this type of environment. This recruitment may also be used to fill Assistant Plant Operating Engineer positions.

Plant Operating Engineer

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$106K - $121K/yr

... CEMS), water softeners (various), and other mechanical auxiliary equipment typical in this type of environment. This recruitment may also be used to fill Assistant Plant Operating Engineer positions.

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How much do cems jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cems in California is $19.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $21.83 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.

Infographic showing various Cems job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,061 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Aircraft Logs and Records Technician I

Yulista

Edwards, CA • On-site

$39.09/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Yulista rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Yulista Solutions LLC
Regular
Aircraft maintenance administration specialist (Logs and Records Custodian) is responsible for the management and sustainment of all aircraft logbooks, aeronautical equipment service records (AESR), aircraft maintenance publications / files, prepare reports, logs records, directives and correspondence in an aircraft maintenance and operations activity. Required to be familiar with and able to use NASA Aircraft Maintenance Information System (NAMIS), Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), and its associated remote database subsystems. Required to have a good attitude and work well with others. Our main purpose here is customer service. This requires us to assist in any way so NASA can complete their mission. Analyze control charts and program maintenance and man-hour statistical information to aid the maintenance managers and logisticians in the performance of their assigned tasks. Perform data processing, data entry and the majority of the following:
  • Aircraft Engine Data Tracking via OOMA for Engine Management (FAME)
  • CBA OOMA System Administrator Monitoring OOMA system, perform daily screening of NAVFLIRS, process Aircraft data, perform daily backups, troubleshoot software faults, manage network, and provide formal system instruction to center maintenance personnel.
  • Fleet Automated Maintenance Environment (FAME) software suite administrator. Ensures continuous data connectivity and secure file transfer, Audits Naval Flight Record System (NAVFLIR) data, validates structural logbooks, and monitors baseline software updates, and performs routine server upkeep.
  • Maintain PEMA laptops via issued Naval F/A-18 Automated Maintenance Environment (FAME) system updates
  • Processing parts to the Air Force and ensuring the Daily Flight Schedules/Projects are accomplished in a timely manner using form 5048 Work Request.
  • Engine Data Tracking and Aircraft Fatigue Life Maintenance Systems in addition to establishing the IETMS (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals)
  • Manage and maintain all aircraft records and ensure addition of new aircraft are entered into NAMIS and initial records uploading.
  • Provide Aircraft Maintenance Information System (NAMIS) training as needed in multiple locations.
  • Monitor, Review, and Update F-15 engine times with F-15 CEMS report downloads.
  • Provide assistances with QA inspectors with the clearing of all review items.
  • Assist Operation Engineers (OE's) with all F-18 FLE adjustments.
  • Provide a daily update of aircraft status and configuration and record all inspections and changes in Inventory and asset configuration
  • Identify and record work requests (WR) that require logbook entries.
  • Identify Near due components/inspections and issue any associated work requests
  • Review, print, and file FPRs (Flight Preparedness Report) for assigned aircraft
  • Assist flight crews with maintenance documentation and required paperwork (NAVFLIRS)
  • Monitor, verify and log aircraft inventory records and technical directive (TDs) for documentation in aircraft logs and records and history files
  • Responsible for preparing and directing various meeting such as maintenance status, maintenance directive implementation.
  • Serve at the Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL) by managing, distributing, and maintaining technical manuals, engineering publications, technical orders, maintenance directives, and digital and physical technical libraries.

Physical Demands:
This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like or hangar environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight will not normally exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision and acceptable depth perception and color differentiation.
Work Environment:
The diversity of working conditions ranges from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles and electrical shock hazards exist.
The pay rate for this role is $39.09 per hour
Qualifications:
  • Computer literate and functional in Office Suite
  • Must always demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
  • Must have an expert knowledge of all required duties. Must have the ability and knowledge to step in and complete any of the task above without any assistance.
  • Detailed understanding of all Operational Procedures required forms, and where to find them.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in military or NASA electronic maintenance record systems
  • Experience with automated maintenance record systems: NALCOMIS, OOMA, CMP, IETMS and NAMIS - highly desired.
  • U.S. Navy or U.S. Air Force maintenance administration course graduate - required

Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship and Valid U.S. Passport
  • Valid State Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to travel
  • U.S. Secret Clearance: required. (Active Current a plus)

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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