Antora Energy, Inc.
Sr. Manager, Commissioning Engineering
Antora Energy, Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
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
Antora is seeking a
Commissioning Leader
to execute our first grid-connected thermal energy storage (TES) power plant and to establish a scalable model for future commissioning activities. You will be instrumental in achieving Antora’s company-level goal of deploying 150+ MW of zero-emissions industrial energy capacity in 2026. As the driving force behind our project’s commissioning success, you will lead cross-functional teams, embed a culture of safety and technical rigor, and develop the repeatable systems and practices that allow Projects 2–5 to be delivered faster, safer, and more cost-effectively. You bring expert-level commissioning experience in complex industrial or power plant systems, a track record of operational leadership, and a drive to build systems that scale. Your work will directly shape Antora’s ability to deliver on its climate mission. Lead the commissioning effort for Antora’s first operational Thermal Energy Storage plant (located in South Dakota), from mechanical completion through performance testing and COD. Drive successful bring-up of critical plant subsystems, including an Electrode-Boiler, transformers, switchgear, fluid process equipment, and Antora’s thermal batteries. Develop and manage detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and workflows in alignment with broader project timelines and objectives across multiple teams Hire and mentor Field Commissioning Engineers and grow the commissioning team as needed. Staff internal and external stakeholders for timely completion of all commissioning activities. Create and implement standard operating procedures and safe work practices for all commissioning operations including development of an Emergency Response Plan Capture lessons learned from to establish a scalable commissioning playbook for Projects 2–5. Establish a scalable field commissioning model to support Antora’s multi-site deployment roadmap, including future field operations org design and operating model decisions. Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement opportunities during and post-commissioning. Key Qualifications
Recognized as a leader in industrial or utility-scale plant commissioning, with deep experience across the full lifecycle from pre-commissioning to COD. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams including engineering, contractors, and EPC partners through technically complex projects. Proven experience creating and enforcing safety programs and leading safety investigations. Deep knowledge of control systems, automation, plant operations, and industry codes and standards. Track record of resolving the most difficult commissioning and operational challenges through root cause analysis and systems thinking. Capable of aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and communicating clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Qualifications Desired
Experience with FOAK (first-of-a-kind) technologies or startup-scale industrial environments. Familiarity with commissioning digital tools, dashboards, or workflow automation. PE license or equivalent technical certifications. Background in scaling field operations or commissioning programs across multiple project sites. High comfort working in dynamic, mission-driven environments with significant autonomy. Work Location: Onsite - This role requires being assigned and onsite at Antora projects locations for approximately one-year at a time. Antora provides comprehensive assignment provisions for housing, transportation, home visitation and per diem expenses. Salary Range: $204,000 USD - $225,000 USD Sala ry 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. #LI-Onsite 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. Apply for this job
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Stock options 401k plan with company match 15 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure 12 paid holidays (10 fixed, 2 of your choosing) 16 hours of volunteer time off 16 weeks of paid parental leave 24 hours of wellbeing time off Comprehensive medical coverage for employees & dependents Health savings account option with employer contribution Vision, dental, and life coverage Flexible spending account & dependent care account options Subsidized backup childcare, senior care, and petcare 80 hours of sick leave Personalized access to mental health support Facilities & Community
Fully stocked kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks Weekly team lunches catered by local restaurants On-site gym with fitness equipment On-site showers and bike parking On-site EV charging (coming soon!) Monthly social gatherings Quarterly “home week” with on-site & off-site team building
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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
Antora is seeking a
Commissioning Leader
to execute our first grid-connected thermal energy storage (TES) power plant and to establish a scalable model for future commissioning activities. You will be instrumental in achieving Antora’s company-level goal of deploying 150+ MW of zero-emissions industrial energy capacity in 2026. As the driving force behind our project’s commissioning success, you will lead cross-functional teams, embed a culture of safety and technical rigor, and develop the repeatable systems and practices that allow Projects 2–5 to be delivered faster, safer, and more cost-effectively. You bring expert-level commissioning experience in complex industrial or power plant systems, a track record of operational leadership, and a drive to build systems that scale. Your work will directly shape Antora’s ability to deliver on its climate mission. Lead the commissioning effort for Antora’s first operational Thermal Energy Storage plant (located in South Dakota), from mechanical completion through performance testing and COD. Drive successful bring-up of critical plant subsystems, including an Electrode-Boiler, transformers, switchgear, fluid process equipment, and Antora’s thermal batteries. Develop and manage detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and workflows in alignment with broader project timelines and objectives across multiple teams Hire and mentor Field Commissioning Engineers and grow the commissioning team as needed. Staff internal and external stakeholders for timely completion of all commissioning activities. Create and implement standard operating procedures and safe work practices for all commissioning operations including development of an Emergency Response Plan Capture lessons learned from to establish a scalable commissioning playbook for Projects 2–5. Establish a scalable field commissioning model to support Antora’s multi-site deployment roadmap, including future field operations org design and operating model decisions. Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement opportunities during and post-commissioning. Key Qualifications
Recognized as a leader in industrial or utility-scale plant commissioning, with deep experience across the full lifecycle from pre-commissioning to COD. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams including engineering, contractors, and EPC partners through technically complex projects. Proven experience creating and enforcing safety programs and leading safety investigations. Deep knowledge of control systems, automation, plant operations, and industry codes and standards. Track record of resolving the most difficult commissioning and operational challenges through root cause analysis and systems thinking. Capable of aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and communicating clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Qualifications Desired
Experience with FOAK (first-of-a-kind) technologies or startup-scale industrial environments. Familiarity with commissioning digital tools, dashboards, or workflow automation. PE license or equivalent technical certifications. Background in scaling field operations or commissioning programs across multiple project sites. High comfort working in dynamic, mission-driven environments with significant autonomy. Work Location: Onsite - This role requires being assigned and onsite at Antora projects locations for approximately one-year at a time. Antora provides comprehensive assignment provisions for housing, transportation, home visitation and per diem expenses. Salary Range: $204,000 USD - $225,000 USD Sala ry 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. #LI-Onsite 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. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Antora Energy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
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Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. Compensation & Paid Time Off
Stock options 401k plan with company match 15 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure 12 paid holidays (10 fixed, 2 of your choosing) 16 hours of volunteer time off 16 weeks of paid parental leave 24 hours of wellbeing time off Comprehensive medical coverage for employees & dependents Health savings account option with employer contribution Vision, dental, and life coverage Flexible spending account & dependent care account options Subsidized backup childcare, senior care, and petcare 80 hours of sick leave Personalized access to mental health support Facilities & Community
Fully stocked kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks Weekly team lunches catered by local restaurants On-site gym with fitness equipment On-site showers and bike parking On-site EV charging (coming soon!) Monthly social gatherings Quarterly “home week” with on-site & off-site team building
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