Maintenance Technician - Crane & Equipment Operator
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Big Stone City, South Dakota, United States
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Job Description
Antora Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Crane & Equipment Operator in Big Stone City, SD. The role involves performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment, focusing on critical lifts and ensuring optimal equipment performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adhering to safety standards. The position requires a high school diploma and emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement in industrial operations.
Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
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. Primary responsibility for the equipment operator is performing critical lifts needed to install, repair, replace, and remove equipment. Duties include inspecting maintenance clearances, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment components, as well as monitoring equipment performance. While primarily focused on critical lifts, 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
• Recognized expert in critical lifts, with broad knowledge that may extend to related functions.
• Monitor the performance and operational readiness of overhead cranes, telehandlers, aerial lifts, hoists, trolleys, and related lifting equipment including straps, shackles, and lifting devices.
• Respond promptly to mechanical or electrical issues impacting equipment operations, ensuring minimal disruption to production or logistics workflows.
• Strictly follow OSHA, ASME B30, and manufacturer safety standards for crane inspection, maintenance, and operation
• Identify opportunities for improvements to lift-related activities, equipment reliability, and safety
• Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and may not be subject to direct oversight.
• Provide input on spare parts inventory, system lifecycle planning, and critical spare identification for crane assets
• Resolves 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 3+ years of directly related experience with critical lifts, including a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of load charts, lift planning, boom angles, counterweight calculations, and equipment capacities
• Certified Crane Operator (CCO) certification or equivalent (e.g., NCCCO, CIC, or state-recognized program) for small cranes (preferred or required, depending on jurisdiction)
• Telehandler operator experience
• Skilled in performing daily pre-use inspections of crane and telehandler systems (e.g., hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components)
• Able to safely maneuver loads of various sizes and weights using proper rigging techniques and visual or radio communication
• Experience working on or around uneven terrain, elevated work zones, and in close proximity to people or plant equipment
Additional Qualifications Desired
• Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, and high temperature fluid loops.
• Proficient in welding and/or operating machine tools such as lathes and mills.
Work Location: Onsite - Big Stone, South Dakota
Relocation assistance provided. 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 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.
When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
Antora Energy
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