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CEMS Technician – Join a Dynamic Environmental Team!

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, traveling to different locations, and contributing to environmental solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a **CEMS Technician** , you’ll be an essential part of a team that installs, maintains, and operates **Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)** at industrial sites across the country. Your role helps businesses comply with environmental regulations while ensuring accurate, reliable emissions monitoring.

This position offers **light travel** to client sites—sometimes for a few days at a time—providing the chance to work in different industrial environments. You’ll also build strong relationships with clients and external agencies while continuously enhancing your technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

+ Conduct **third-party EPA air emissions testing** for industrial and manufacturing clients.

+ Transport, set up, and break down monitoring equipment at various job sites.

+ **Calibrate equipment** , collect samples, and maintain accurate data records.

+ Assist engineers with **air quality testing** while following environmental, health, and safety protocols.

+ Maintain and clean testing equipment to ensure peak performance.

+ Prepare and load equipment into company vehicles for upcoming assignments.

+ Study for and earn certifications in **EPA Test Methods 1-5** with company-provided resources.

+ Provide on-site technical support to ensure reliable monitoring operations.

+ Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain emissions monitoring equipment.

+ Offer remote assistance to clients via phone and email.

+ Document job progress and provide feedback to clients and internal teams.

+ Collaborate with clients to address issues and implement solutions.

+ Comply with all **safety regulations** and uphold a professional company image.

+ Perform in-house equipment **repair, fabrication, and maintenance** .

+ Stay adaptable to additional responsibilities as needed.

What You Bring to the Role

+ **High School Diploma required** ; technical training or certifications are a plus!

+ **1+ year of hands-on experience** in field testing, maintenance, industrial work, or similar roles.

+ Comfortable with **regional travel** —overnight stays in hotels may be required.

+ Prior experience in a **hands-on, field-based role** .

+ Strong **mechanical aptitude** and confidence working at heights.

+ Ability to **lift up to 75 lbs** when setting up equipment.

Bonus Qualifications

+ **B.S. Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field** (preferred but not required).

+ A **team player** who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

+ Receive **OSHA 10-hour certification** training—paid for by the company!

+ Be part of a company known for **strong employee retention** and long-term career growth.

+ High potential for **conversion to permanent status** after six months.

+ **Comprehensive benefits package** for full-time employees:

+ **Medical, dental, and vision coverage**

+ **401(k) with 3% company match**

+ **Two weeks of PTO + nine paid holidays**

+ And more!

Work Environment

Your work will take you to **industrial sites** such as power plants, steel mills, refineries, and manufacturing plants. Expect an **active field role** involving setup at varying heights (100–400 feet), where temperatures can fluctuate with the seasons.

Work schedules vary, with field days lasting **8–10+ hours** , while warehouse days are typically **8 hours** . Teams range from **3 to 20 members** , depending on the project scope.

You’ll wear **jeans, long-sleeve t-shirts, boots, coats, and stocking caps** in cooler months.

Travel & Flexibility

Assignments can range from **single-day jobs to week-long projects** , with occasional **weekend work** . Work consistency may shift due to weather, with warehouse or home-office tasks available during slower periods. Large-scale projects can require **up to 60 hours per week** , including **paid travel time** .

Are you ready to work in a dynamic, hands-on role while gaining valuable environmental industry experience? Apply today and become part of a team that’s making a difference!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elmhurst,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.