Test Operator

Position Summary

You will join the R&D Test Engineering Team, collaborating with engineers and other technicians to help build, deliver, and maintain Antora’s custom R&D test rigs and low-volume production units.  This work will directly contribute to the development and commercialization of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

The R&D Test Operator role is a full time, site-based position. The primary responsibility of this role is to support round-the-clock operation of new R&D test equipment and system prototypes, as well as to provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting support on test hardware in a new, 60,000 sq ft. industrial facility.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Utilize SCADA system to operate high power (hundreds of kW to MW), high temperature (>2000C) R&D and production units
• Take regular logs and document operational anomalies for communication to Antora test engineering and the product development group at large
• Maintain an emphasis on safety - read alarms, recognize dangerous situations, and safely shut down the system when needed
• Perform troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, network and instrumentation systems to ensure experiments are operating at their full potential
• Read electrical schematics and assist in building, installing, troubleshooting and repairing low voltage instrument and networking systems
• Support install, uninstall and commissioning activities to enable full-scale TES module testing
• Work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining open to deliver and receive feedback
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment
• Operate as the primary point of contact for the site during off-hours

Key Qualifications

• High School degree or GED, AA or AS technology degree preferred. 
• Experience operating industrial plants and/or test equipment via SCADA, HMI or other control scheme
• Hands on experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial devices such as motors, VFDs, pumps, valves and instrumentation like RTDs, thermocouples and transmitters
• Comfortable with hand tools (drills, saws, torque wrench, etc.) and characterization equipment (multimeter, gas sensors, microscopes, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working on teams in fast-moving environments and under pressure
• Competent with basic computer skills and business software packages (Slack, GSuite, Jira, etc.)
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate 24/7 testing requirements, including night, weekend and overtime shifts. Primary shifts may be nights and weekends.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Technical training degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive or related disciplines or equivalent
• Experience with high-temperature, high-power industrial systems (energy, thermal processing rockets, etc.) in a fast moving environment with exposure to a wide array of subsystems (fluids, thermal, electrical etc.) and instrumentation (TC/RTD, optical sensors, load gauges, flow meters, etc).
• Experience with common communication industrial communication protocols and associated network infrastructure (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, HART, CAN, etc.) and PLC programming
• Lift operations experience (fork lift, rigger, crane operator, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting industrial and test equipment and coming up with quick solutions
• Data analysis and reporting experience

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $55,000 USD - $75,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora 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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