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1) EPA Method 5
Do you need fast access to technical information about EPA Method
5? Use the helpful topics and links on ActiveSET.org for stack
testing using EPA Method 5! You'll find links to training, workshops,
EPA technical documents, field sample recovery guides and more.
Visit: www.activeset.org/methods/table.htm
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2) Preparation For The SES QSTI Exams
Walter S.
Smith, the co-author of EPA Reference Methods 1-8, will lead
the instruction of this hands-on workshop "Preparation
For The SES QSTI Exams". The object of this 5-day seminar
is to prepare the student for the Source Evaluation Societys
(SES) Qualified Source Testing Individual (QSTI) Exam I, II
and III. This workshop is very intense. The purpose of the SES
Exams is to find out if you know the methods in details. The
workshop will center on how to find the answers in the CFR (and
in the process, hopefully, you will learn the details). At the
completion of the workshop, Exams I, II and III of the SES's
QSTI will be administrated by ETA. Participants will receive
comprehensive quizzes and other preparations for the exams.
Contact Walter Smith to schedule this workshop conveniently
at your location! If you do not have at least 12 students, Walter
will email or FAX your advertisement to about 5000 potential
students. By including outside students, you may be able to
offset the cost for your students.
Walter Smith
also provides a "Stack Sampling & CEMS Workshop"
in Raleigh, NC. This course will assist students in the review
of source test and CEMS protocol and reports. The employee will
develop the ability to plan, guide, evaluate, and perform stack
sampling measurements to determine rates of emission from stationary
sources and calibrate and audit CEMS. The course provides detailed
review of EPA Methods 1-5 and other methods that may be encountered
in the analysis of air source emissions. There is a large amount
of interest in this workshop; it is suggested you register early
as space is limited.
For Walt's
Workshop Details, Schedule & Flyer Visit: www.activeset.org/workshops/waltersmith
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3) New Smoke School Locations
AeroMet
Engineering, Inc. has added new smoke school locations for
Lincoln, NE. Twin Cities, MN. Memphis, TN. Louisville, KY. Chicago
IL. and Milwaukee WI. For their Spring 2006 Method 9 Visible
Emissions Certification schedule visit: www.aeromet.org/schedule.php
About AeroMet
Engineering, Inc. - "Conventional Method 9 Certification
programs (Smoke Schools) can be a major burden to businesses
and their employees. Typical Smoke Schools can span over the
course of two to three days and often require considerable travel
expenses. Because they usually offer a limited number of training
runs, trainees who do not pass must restart the process at a
later date. With EPA requiring certification every 6 months,
the cost of registration is almost insubstantial compared to
the lost time and productivity resulting from typical Smoke
Schools.
AeroMet
Engineering offers an established Method 9 Certification program
that alleviates the problems of conventional Smoke Schools.
Our Method 9 lecture and field training are offered on the same
day and we conduct as many runs as it takes for everyone to
pass. Our strategic schedule covers a large area in the Midwest
, ensuring your employees lose little time traveling to the
training location. Optional on-site training keeps productivity
losses and downtime to a minimum. Because of efficiency, we
offer Method 9 Certification at the lowest cost in the industry."
See AeroMet
On ActiveSET.org: www.activeset.org/workshops/smokeschools.htm
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4) New Air PErmit PEople Listing
Robert Newman,
P.E., American Academy Of Environmental Engineers (A.A.E.E.)
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. Registered States:
NY, NJ, PA, VA, NC, MD, DE
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5) SET Wire! Hot Topics
Air quality
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respond to posts to help others:
Re:
High Moisture Method 5 - "I'm about to embark
on some "moisture testing", high moisture particulate
testing also. Would it be possible to view your method and lab/field..."
EPA
CFR 40 Part 86 Testing - "Could someone direct
me to a lab that can test to..."
Cascade
Impactor - "Does anyone have a Sierra Instruments
2210-K Cascade impactor manual that can..."
Re:
Measurement Uncertainty - "Roger Shigehara and
others wrote papers on errors in the 1980s. He is editor of
the Source Evaluation Society newsletter. Could ask him/them..."
PM10,
Condensibles - "What's the difference between
a Method 202 and having the "back-half" of a Method
5 analyzed?"
Analysis
At High Temperature - "Can anyone inform me
what are the methods for analysis stack gases at high temperatures
(around 1800 F)..."
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6) Featured Stack Testing Firms
STACK
TESTING FIRM DIRECTORY PROFILES:
Golden
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& International Mobility/National Gold Award Website - "Provides
specialized environmental products and services, with an emphasis
on air quality testing. Our centralized offices located in the
heart of the greater Houston/Galveston industrial area provide
services focused in south Texas, but are capable of servicing
all 50 states and international clientele as well. Established
in 1999, GOLDEN Specialty Consulting provides environmental
testing and consulting services. GOLDEN specializes in emissions
testing or "Stack Sampling." Whether inside the building
or out, ambient or point source, we can provide professional
analysis and recommendations to improve work environments and
to meet regulatory guidelines and laws.
GOLDEN is
staffed by experienced, full-time professionals who provide
valuable insight and guidance with your environmental issues
and projects. GOLDEN Specialty Consulting has experience in
the following areas: environmental engineering, industrial engineering,
geotechnical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical
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maintenance, chemistry, biology, industrial hygiene, toxicology,
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Gammie Air Monitoring, LLC. (Connecticut) Ambient Air
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and Mid-Atlantic regions with over 26 years experience in air
emissions measurement. GamAir provides full service emissions
testing including manual EPA methods. Where applicable, manual
EPA methods sampling and analysis will be supplemented with
Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) for oxides of nitrogen,
sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons, non-methane
organic compounds, carbon dioxide, and oxygen. We have established
great working relationships with several nationally recognized
analytical laboratories to support our projects. Our goal is
to provide our clients with quality assured results, streamlined
regulatory communications, productive pre-testing programs,
informative test protocols, and concise final reports."
Directory Profile: www.activeset.org/profiles/gamair.htm
STACK
TESTING FIRM PREMIUM LISTINGS:
ESS Group, Inc. (Rhode Island, Massachusetts) - "ESS
owns and operates state-of-the art mobile air measurements laboratories.
Our measurements services include diagnostic and compliance
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system (CEMS) audit testing, ambient air quality and meteorological
monitoring, and visible emissions observations. Where applicable,
ESS can develop facility-specific data acquisition and handling
systems to address compliance assessment and reporting. We also
have in-house emissions dispersion modeling expertise to support
air permits for construction or modification of sources, or
to evaluate and optimize overall facility performance."
See their listing on the ActiveSET.org Stack Testing Firm Directory:
www.activeset.org/states/northeast/comboNE.htm
Air Tox Environmental Company, Inc. (Connecticut) - "Established
in the State of Connecticut to provide expert air quality management
services and to assist industry in meeting the increasingly
difficult challenges of today's environmental regulations. Air
Tox performs a variety of source testing for industry, government,
and public utilities. Our personnel perform highly specialized
testing programs that involve U.S. EPA approved methods, NIOSH
methods, Solid Waste (SW-846) methods, and various Toxic Organic
(TO) Ambient sampling methods. Air Tox also works with state
and local authorities on method development for source measurement
where EPA methods are not applicable." See their listing
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See Their Listing At: www.activeset.org/services&products2/analyzers.htm
ANALYTICAL LABS/AIR SAMPLE ANALYSES:
Frontier Analytical Laboratory - "Specializes in
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Rosengarten, Smith & Associates, Inc. (RSA)
Ad Number: 465 Date Posted: 10/03/2005
Description: Environmental Technician II - Entry level position
for a field Technician II. The position requires a minimum of
an Associates of Applied Science degree in a Science related
field or two years direct experience with stack sampling and/
or environmental sampling and/ or indoor air quality assessment.
Applicant should be prepared to travel approximately 40-60%
of the year. Salary is based on experience and education level,
if applicable. Applicants should respond with a copy of their
resume and latest transcript if degreed, to Vince Lara at the
e-mail address provided.
Rosengarten, Smith & Associates, Inc. (RSA)
Ad Number: 466 Date Posted: 10/03/2005
Description: Hyperspectral Camera Operator - A position for
a hyperspectral camera operator exists in RSA's technical advancement
group. Applicant should possess a Bachelors of Science degree
in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics and possess a
thorough understanding of hyperspectral monitoring methods and
techniques. Applicants should submit their resume and hyperspectral
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Air Compliance Testing, Inc.
Ad Number: 468 Date Posted: 10/07/2005
Description: Testing Technician Manager - Dynamic, fast growing
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Looking for a high energy assertive, results oriented candidates
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attitude.
Manager responsibilities:
- Technician
technical training
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- Expense
and staffing budgeting
- Equipment
calibration and maintenance
- Technician
career path management
Manager
qualifications:
- Ability
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- 4-years
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experience
- 4-year
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If you feel
you have the qualifications, experience, and the drive to succeed
we need to talk to you! Please email us your resume.
Air Compliance Testing, Inc.
Ad Number: 469 Date Posted: 10/07/2005
Description: Testing Technician - Technician candidate must
be detail-oriented, manageable, have good mathematical skills,
and possess a positive attitude and team spirit.
Pay starts at about $30,000 per year with OT plus benefits.
Technician responsibilities:
- Industrial
stack emissions field data recording
- Equipment
calibration and maintenance
- Equipment
troubleshooting
- Equipment
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Technician
qualifications:
- Working
outdoors (4 seasons)
- Extensive
road travel (Midwest) with frequent overnight stays
- Not afraid
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- Lift
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- Minimum
2-yr. college sciences degree
If you feel
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we need to talk to you! Please email us your resume.
ESS Group, Inc.
Ad Number: 473 Date Posted: 10/18/2005
Description: Air Measurements Field Tech - ESS seeks a Field
Technician to support a variety of services including calibration,
maintenance and repair of air emissions testing equipment instrumentation
and equipment, as well as serving as a key component of air
emissions field test teams. Emissions testing experience is
a plus, but is not required. Candidates should have strong mechanical
skills, a positive work ethic, and have no fear of heights.
Experience with electronics and electrical systems is a plus,
but not required. Salary offered is commensurate with previous
testing experience. The positions include some travel, and provide
experience at a variety of industrial facilities, with great
growth potential within the group.
ESS Group, Inc.
Ad Number: 474 Date Posted: 10/18/2005
Description: Air Measurements Sci/Engineer - ESS seeks an Environmental
Scientist/Engineer to lead field emissions testing teams. Job
responsibilities include proposal support, field team leadership,
CEMS trailer operation, data reduction, client liaison, and
report production and review. 2-4 years of emissions testing
experience is required. Candidates should have strong computer
skills, a positive work ethic, and have no fear of heights.
Salary offered is commensurate with previous testing experience.
The positions include some travel, and provide experience at
a variety of industrial facilities, with great growth potential
within the group.
Western Environmental Services
Ad Number: 477 Date Posted: 10/24/2005
Description: Environmental Technician - Entry-level position.
Must be at least 21 years old with good driving record. Drug
and alcohol test required. Must be able to lift 100 lbs., work
at heights and travel.
Clean
Air Engineering
Ad Number: 492 Date Posted: 11/29/2005
Description: Experienced Stack Testers - We are in need of experienced
stack testers in our Houston Source Group. Pay is compensatory
to experience, and is competitive with industry standards. We
provide a standard benefits package, and great working environment.
Rapid advancement to Field Test Coordinator and Project Management
is available for the candidate that shows the abilities required.
Travel typically 50%+. Please email qualifications and resumes
for consideration.
*Used
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Tim,
Los Angeles
Ad Number: 470 Date Posted: 10/10/2005
Description: Used Stack Gas Analyzer CEMS -
- Thermo
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NOx analyzer (0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100ppm)
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- TECO
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- TECO
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- TECO
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- Teledyne
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- Horiba
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5, 10, 25%).
- Servomex,
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- California
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- API/Teledyne
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Airtech Environmental Services
Ad Number: 475 Date Posted: 10/19/2005
Description: CAI
oxygen/carbon dioxide analyzer, Model 200
- 0-25%
oxygen (fuel cell detector)
- 0-30%
carbon dioxide (NDIR detector)
- 0-10
volt output
- Analyzer
is used, but was repaired by manufacturer and is still sealed
in the factory box.
$3,000 USD
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