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    Sr. R&D High Power Electrician - San Jose, United States - Antora Energy

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    At Antora, we're on a mission to stop climate change. And we can't do that unless we tackle the 30% of global emissions that come from industry.

    Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora's thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We're on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America's clean energy leadership.

    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, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.

    Position Summary

    • We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our product development team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight-knit team that loves what we do. We strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness and building lifelong relationships along the way. You will join the R&D Test Engineering Team, collaborating with engineers and technicians to help build, deliver, and maintain Antora's custom R&D test rigs and early 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 High Power Electrical Technician role is a full-time, site-based position. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the build, commissioning and operation of new R&D test equipment and system prototypes, as well as to provide maintenance and operational support to built equipment, and support facilities and balance of plant activities in a new, 60k sqft. industrial facility.

    Roles & Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain electrical infrastructure to support high power (hundreds of kW to MW), high temperature (>2000C) R&D test rigs and early production units
    • Lead the execution of large capital projects by choosing and supervising 3rd party electrical contractors
    • Be a jack of all trades, supporting mechanical, rigging, controls and instrumentation, equipment maintenance and other activities
    • Read engineering drawings including plumbing and instrumentation (P&ID) and wiring diagrams
    • Build and troubleshoot systems based on engineering drawings
    • Provide feedback to engineering, including by marking up engineering drawings
    • Work closely with engineering to build and troubleshoot power systems up to 480V
    • Help troubleshoot signal and sensor issues
    • Work closely with controls engineers to to automate test operations
    • Help define R&D test protocols and troubleshooting procedures
    • Help implement and maintain Antora's safety culture, maintaining a high level of safety awareness and following relevant safety protocols
    • Establish processes and perform preventative maintenance on built equipment
    • Work with a high degree of autonomy within a fast-paced team, while being open and willing to deliver and receive feedback

    Key Qualifications

    • Excellence in high power electrical, instrumentation and controls work with a minimum of 4-5+ years experience
    • Current NFPA 70E or equivalent safety training
    • Proficiency with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and other relevant safety protocols for electrical work
    • Deep experience with automated test equipment in heavy industrial systems (automotive, energy, rockets, oil and gas, heat treatment/processing, etc.)
    • Proficiency with high and low voltage wiring, cable pulling, wire harnessing, and diagnostic tools (multimeter, hipot tester, milliohm meter, loop calibrator, HART communicator, etc.)
    • Experience working in a fast-moving environment with exposure to a wide array of subsystems (fluids, thermal, electrical etc.)
    • Comfortable with hand tools (drills, torque wrench, grinders, etc.) and driving a forklift
    • Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
    • Fluent in the use of equipment manuals, engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
    • Self-driven, with strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization
    • Comfortable providing and receiving directions and feedback from engineers and other technicians
    • AA degree in technical field or equivalent

    Additional Qualifications Desired

    • Journeyman or higher electrician certification
    • Experience with high voltage (kV range) electrical systems and relevant safety protocols
    • Familiarity with high-power and high-temperature systems
    • Experience with PLC programming and common communication industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, HART, CAN, etc.)
    • Experience with software development using common development languages (Python, Javascript, C++, etc.)
    • Metal fabrication experience - CNC, lathe, mill, sheet metal, welding
    • Expertise with standard liquid plumbing fitting systems - NPT, compression fitting, etc.
    • Electrical wiring and routing - low power controls and/or high power
    • Experience lifting and moving large and heavy mechanical assemblies
    • Ability to create simple engineering drawings/sketches

    Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

    Salary Range: $50.00 USD - $55.00 USD

    Salary Basis: Hourly

    This job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate's experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.

    In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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