Maintenance Technician

Antora; Big Stone City (SD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation in stock options

Premium health benefits package

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Paid volunteer time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Antora, based in Big Stone City, South Dakota, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment. The role emphasizes diagnostics and repairs in high-temperature settings and involves both corrective and preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and be proficient in industrial practices.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $30 to $35, with additional overtime opportunities. Antora provides relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience in maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions in high-temperature environments.
• Support in module maintenance procedures including heating system repairs.
• Deliver hands-on training and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Mechanical processes understanding

Experience in hazardous environments

Proficient in welding

Hands-on experience with industrial equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs mechanical and/or electrical maintenance on plant equipment to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and overall facility condition.

Responds to call-outs as needed to maintain plant availability. Responsible for the repair, replacement, installation, and removal of modules, subassemblies, pumps, motors, fans, and related systems. Duties include inspecting maintenance clearances, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment components, as well as monitoring equipment performance and analyzing operating data. While primarily focused on corrective maintenance, they will also support preventive maintenance activities, including troubleshooting and assisting with procedure development and spare parts recommendations.

Supports planning efforts and inventory control by following proper requisition procedures for tools, parts, and supplies. Prepares reports as required by management and plant protocols. Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and ensures adherence to plant safety and operational procedures. Actively promotes and maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serves as a go-to resource in mechanical job scopes, with a broad knowledge that may also span related functions.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions or material failures in high-temperature environments.
• Support in module maintenance procedures including roof removal, heater rebuilds, heater exchanges, and module reassembly.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble pumps, fans, gearboxes, and mechanical linkages as needed. Replace worn or damaged parts (e.g., bearings, seals, gaskets, belts, shafts).
• Delivers high-quality work, often reviewing and verifying the work of others to ensure advanced technical standards are met.
• Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and may not be subject to direct oversight.
• Support mechanical installation and retrofitting of new equipment, piping changes, or material improvements.
• Resolve highly technical issues with guidance, occasionally consulting with team leadership, and serves as a resource for peers facing similar challenges.
• May coordinate and support others in completing assignments within defined schedules and priorities.
• Frequently delivers hands‑on training and mentorship in specialized technical areas to other team members.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of technical/vocational training is strongly preferred.
• Professional with 5+ years of directly related experience, including a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience working in environments involving hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, with demonstrated knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transportation practices.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical processes to support operation and maintenance of plant systems, including boilers, pumps, motors, shaft alignment, seals, and valves.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands‑on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, and high temperature fluid loops.
• Technical expertise may span across mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control (I&C) maintenance disciplines.
• Proficient in welding and/or operating machine tools such as lathes and mills.
• Experience with high, medium, and low voltage power systems.
• Experience with boiler operations and steam systems.

This role will require work that is conducted outdoors, which could include extreme heat or cold weather conditions.

Work Location: Onsite - Big Stone City, South Dakota

Salary Range: $30‑35/hr

Salary Basis: Hourly + OT offered

Relocation assistance is available. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, 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 401(k) 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.