Plant Technician II - Onsite Thermal Energy Storage Ops

Activate; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options equity

Health benefits package

401K plan with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Antora Energy is seeking a Plant Technician to operate thermal energy storage systems, boilers, and related equipment onsite in Big Stone City, SD. You’ll support installation, commissioning, and maintenance, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to safely demonstrate a first-of-a-kind energy storage technology.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in operations with control systems, a strong safety mindset, and hands-on experience with boilers, steam systems, and calibration tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical/vocational training, or equivalent military experience.
• 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 hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials—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
• 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
• 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

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.

Skills

Operations experience

Control systems

Safety compliance

Diagnostics

Steam/Boilers

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Antora Energy is seeking a Plant Technician to operate thermal energy storage systems, boilers, and related equipment onsite in Big Stone City, SD. You’ll support installation, commissioning, and maintenance, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to safely demonstrate a first-of-a-kind energy storage technology.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in operations with control systems, a strong safety mindset, and hands-on experience with boilers, steam systems, and calibration tools.