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
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated [Remote with 60-80% Travel] Field Engineers to lead the commissioning and start-up of Antora’s thermal energy storage plants. These Field Engineers will collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to safely commission and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of Antora’s technology and 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. We are looking for expertise in the following areas:
- Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) Equipment
- Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C)
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Process (MEP)
This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
This role requires being on long-term assignments (6-9 months) at project sites. Antora provides airfare, lodging support, daily per diems, ground transportation, and regular home-visit travel. Employees receive defined assignment objectives, performance check-ins, and accommodations to ensure a safe, supported, and successful experience.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Commission Antora’s thermal battery systems.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization, drive issues to resolution bt coordinating both internal and external resources
- Create, follow, and provide feedback on required commissioning documentation (ITPs, checklists, punchlists, inspection reports, etc.)
- Help ensure a clean hand-off from construction to commissioning crew by leading reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to maintain schedule, performance, operability, and safety; RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, punchlists.
- Help ensure a clean hand-off to site operations by providing clear documentation and required training to operations crew
- Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
Key Qualifications
- Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization
- 2+ years of field experience commissioning industrial equipment.
- Lead reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to ensure schedule, performance, operability, and safety.
- Strong knowledge of electrical, equipment, and process safety standards and procedures.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
- Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent
Option 1 - MV/LV Equipment
- Hands-on experience with MV (up to 34.5kV) electrical equipment: switchgear, protective relays, transformers, and generators.
- Experience programming and testing MV protection relay settings (SEL preferred).
- Hands-on experience with LV equipment - motors, generators, load banks, motor controllers/VFDs.
- Experience creating and executing electrical test plans, including automated test sets (Dobble, Omicron, or similar).
Option 2 - Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C)
- Commission full spectrum of instrumentation and control systems: ; Network infrastructure (cat6, fiber, switches, patch panels), PLC/RIO cabinets, field devices (RTDs, TCs, PTs, flow meters, etc.), , and instrument wiring.
- Lead loop checks, functional testing, controls commissioning, and site acceptance.
- Troubleshoot controls/instrumentation and network issues during startup and operations.
- Work with vendors/EPC to ensure controls and instrumentation meet Antora performance/safety needs.
Option 3 - Mechanical, Electrical, Process (MEP)
- Own cross-discipline interface management across mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
- Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, process flows, and utility tie-ins, and validate completion with regular system walkdowns.
- Coordinate modular thermal battery integration with site MEP infrastructure.
- Support construction execution: RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, punchlists. Drive issues to resolution by coordinating internal Antora and external resources.
Additional Qualifications Desired (“nice to have” but not required)
- Certifications: NETA Certified Technician (Level II/III/IV), OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training, Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT
- Experience with processes engineering of systems like Combined Heat and Power Plants, Boilers, Steam Generators and High Temperature Fluid loops.
- Experience with digitalized grid systems, such as SDN, IEC 61850
- Experience with industrial automation controllers: Allen Bradley PLC, HART communications, SEL RTAC, or similar
- Experience with Ignition SCADA.
- Previous operations and maintenance experience
Work Location: Remote, with 60-80% Travel
Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $150,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora's 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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