Maintenance Technician – Instrument and Controls Electrician (IC&E)

Antora Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Instrument and Controls Electrician in Big Stone City, SD. The role involves electrical and mechanical maintenance of plant equipment, focusing on instrumentation and control systems to ensure efficiency and safety. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and compliance with safety regulations. The position requires active participation in maintenance activities and responding to emergencies, emphasizing teamwork and a commitment to clean energy.
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 IC&E performs electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and overall facility condition.This role focuses on the maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and associated electrical equipment critical to plant performance and safety.

Responds to call-outs as needed to maintain plant availability. Responsible for the repair, replacement, installation, and removal of equipment and related systems. Duties include inspecting, maintenance, 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

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC, DCS, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, etc.)

Calibrate instruments related to temperature, pressure, flow, level, and emissions monitoring

Interpret and work from single-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings

Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific electrical safety standards

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on system upgrades and commissioning

Support programming and configuration of distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)

Perform testing and calibration using megohmmeters, hi-pot testers, and other diagnostic tools

Follow all safety policies and procedures, including arc flash, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hazardous energy control standards

Assist with commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades

Respond to plant emergencies and participate in on-call rotations as needed

Frequently delivers hands-on training and mentorship in specialized technical areas to other team members.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; completion of a formal apprenticeship, trade school, or military training in electrical, instrumentation, or industrial controls.

Solid understanding of instrumentation principles, control loops, and process automation

Proficient in use of electrical test equipment and interpretation of test results

Proficiency in installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of field instruments (e.g., pressure, thermocouples, RTD’s, flow, level sensors)

Knowledge of signal types (4-20 mA, HART, Modbus, etc.) and use of diagnostic tools like multimeters, loop calibrators, and communicators

Experience with motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and low-voltage electrical systems

Additional Qualifications Desired

Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, steam turbines or renewable energy

Technical expertise may span across mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control (I&C) maintenance disciplines.

Training in SCADA or PLC systems

Experience with boiler operations and steam systems