Field Engineering Technician (Stack Tester)

Alliance Source Testing, LLC

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Pittsburgh, PA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Alliance Source Testing is focused solely on providing accurate and consistent source testing solutions that allow our partners to make informed decisions and succeed responsibly.

We provide Stack Testing Services to partners with permit, MACT, or NSPS testing requirements; CEMS Evaluations in support of Part 60, 63 and 75 programs; Onsite Analytical Services in support of testing projects including FTIR, GC/FID, GC/FPD, IC, gravimetric and multiple titrations; and Fugitive Emissions Evaluations in support of LDAR and Greenhouse Gas monitoring programs.

Specializing in compliance, engineering and performance specification testing… Stack Testing is Our Business!

The ideal candidate for this position possess a degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related degree.  Candidates possessing QSTI certifications are preferred.  All field testing employees are encouraged to seek QSTI certification.  

The goal of the SES QSTI exam and abilities assessment is to determine whether the candidate demonstrates knowledge and the ability to apply source testing methods and fundamental engineering and chemistry principles in a manner consistent with that of a field test team leader. In addition to thorough and practical knowledge of source testing methods, those principles include an understanding of elementary physical gas laws and chemistry, basics of safety and hazardous material handling, and primary theories of source testing (e.g., isokinetic and proportional sampling). 

The candidate is expected to exemplify and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct not only during the exam process but also in representing SES as a QSTI.

Alliance Source Testing provides stack testing services for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Permit Compliance Demonstrations
  • Part 60 & Part 75 CEMS Evaluations (RATA, CGA, Linearity)
  • PM CEMS Evaluations (RCA, RRA, ACA)
  • PM10 and PM2.5 Testing
  • Mercury CEMS Evaluations
  • Mercury Testing
  • Comprehensive Performance Testing
  • Boiler/Turbine/Engine Tuning & Optimization
  • Process Evaluations & Optimization
  • Control System Evaluations & Optimization
  • Destruction/Reduction Efficiency Evaluations
  • Particle Size Evaluations
  • Trial Burns/Risk Assessments
  • Modeling Support
  • Greenhouse Gas Testing
  • Analytical Lab Services

Alliance Source Testing provides Part 60, Part 63, and Part 75 continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) evaluations and relative accuracy test audits (RATA) for PM and Mercury CEMS for industrial customers, equipment suppliers, and third-party CEMS integrators.


BS in Environmental Science or Related Degree Field.  Academic knowledge of EPA, SW-846, NCASI, etc, and testing methods.  Field experience with EPA, SW-846, NCASI, etc. and hands-on experience in testing methods, knowledge and demonstrated experience with laboratory analysis and methodologies, technical writing, regulatory interpretation, demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and with Adobe,  Demonstrated skill in communicating with craft/trade employees, regulators & governmental representatives, as well as senior executive level client representatives.  Demonstrated knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical terminology and troubleshooting. 

Must be willing and capable of significant travel requiring multiple overnight stays - travel required 85% to 98% of work schedule.  Must have the ability to lift objects up to 75 lbs, climb to heights of up to 350 feet, operate hand tools with dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.  Must have the ability to pass a DOT physical, a national criminal background, and have/maintain a clean driving record.

Candidates interested in this position must complete the assessment by following the link:

https://iworkzone.com/pages/viewJobDetails/267/c8f0fdfac536b7596010bbfb992280e4

to complete the application. It is not necessary to complete for other locations of interest as the assessments are identical. Candidates who DO NOT COMPLETE the assessment will not be considered.  Candidates whose profile most closely matches the position description will be contacted for next steps.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


About this role

Summary

Perform source testing, CEMS evaluations, and support environmental compliance projects.

Job title

Field Engineering Technician (Stack Tester)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

environmental services

Location requirements

Pittsburgh, PA, US; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EPASW-846NCASIlaboratory analysisregulatory interpretationMS WordExcelOutlookAdobemechanicalelectrical

Preferred skills

QSTI certificationtechnical writingcommunicationtroubleshooting

Specializations

source testingCEMS evaluationsEPA testing methodsregulatory complianceanalytical testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

On-site City