Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Energy Storage, Climate Tech

Plant Operator Technician

Big Stone, SDOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

thermal energy storage
boiler systems
control systems
DCS
SCADA
PLCs
hazardous energy
chemicals
waste materials
test equipment

Nice to have

Ignition SCADA
medium voltage
low voltage
high temperature fluid loops
chemistry
physics

Role summary

Antora Energy is seeking a Plant Technician II to operate and maintain thermal energy storage and boiler systems. This role involves supporting plant systems during installation, commissioning, and operations, collaborating with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams. The technician will perform advanced operational and technical responsibilities, exercise judgment on complex technical problems, and manage tasks independently. Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality work, managing safety programs like LOTO and hot work permits, mentoring team members, and creating SOPs. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of operations experience with control systems (DCS/SCADA/PLCs), knowledge of safety regulations, experience with test equipment and machinery repair, and a solid understanding of energy storage processes. Preferred qualifications include experience with combined heat and power plants, Ignition SCADA, medium/low voltage power systems, and knowledge of boiler operations and water chemistry.

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power, without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

The Plant Technician is responsible for controlling and operating thermal energy storage and boiler systems. Also will be supporting maintenance of plant systems during the installation, commissioning, and operations phases of the project. The Plant Technician will collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to safely construct, commission, and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of the Antora thermal battery. We are hiring for various levels of technician, and we encourage you to apply!

The Plant Technician will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization, whose work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

Roles & 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.

Key Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications Desired

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 34-29AASME PTC4

Work Location: Onsite - Big Stone City, South Dakota

Salary Range: $25-33/hr

Salary Basis: Hourly

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes 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, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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