Antora Energy · 20 hours ago
Plant Technician II
Big Stone City, South Dakota
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $33/hr
3+ years expAntora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. The Plant Technician II is responsible for controlling and operating thermal energy storage and boiler systems, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to support the installation and operation of industrial installations.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Performs a wide range of advanced operational and technical responsibilities requiring specialized knowledge of plant systems, including boilers, generators, control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment
Frequently exercises sound judgment on complex and varied technical problems, relies on strong problem-solving skills with minimal oversight, escalating when necessary
Independently prioritizes and manages tasks within a specific trade, technical group, or functional area
Delivers consistently high-quality work, often reviewing and validating the work of others to ensure adherence to advanced technical standards
Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and are typically not subject to routine checks
Responsible for lock out tag out programs, hot work permits, job hazard analysis, confined space entries and more during operations, maintenance, and outage planning
Operates with minimal supervision, setting and managing personal work schedules, and may assist in directing the efforts of others based on established priorities
Regularly mentors and trains team members, providing hands-on instruction in complex technical processes and procedures
Responsible for creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) that improve operations and maintenance using ‘Best Practices’
Perform hands-on work to diagnose, test, and rebuild large industrial machinery
Maintains a high safety standard and compliance standard with regulatory codes
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, technical/vocational training, or equivalent military experience required
Professional with 3+ years of operations experience familiar with control systems (DCS/SCADA/PLCs etc)
Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, with a strong background in environments involving hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials—including proper handling and storage procedures
Skilled in the use of test equipment and calibration tools, with hands-on experience in machinery repair and control system diagnostics
Solid understanding of energy storage processes, including steam generators, boilers, and auxiliary systems
Ability to perform routine inspections, system startups/shutdowns, and emergency response procedures
Preferred
Experience with processes engineering of systems like combined heat and power plants, boilers, steam generators and high temperature fluid loops
Experience with Ignition SCADA
Experience with medium voltage and low voltage power systems
Solid foundational understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Experience with boiler operations, steam systems, and water chemistry
Knowledge of South Dakota Boiler Codes - ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) sections 1 and 4, South Dakota Legislature Codified Laws Chapter 34-29AA
Benefits
Equity compensation in the form of stock options
A premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
A 401K plan with employer contributions
Flexible spending accounts
An industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Antora Energy
Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$219.96MKey Investors
ARPA-EDecarbonization PartnersCalifornia Energy Commission
2024-06-25Grant· $14.5M
2024-02-22Series B· $150M
2023-11-15Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Andrew Ponec
Co-founder and CEO
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David Bierman
Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer
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