Maintenance Technician – Boiler Specialist

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 boiler specialist performs mechanical and/or electrical maintenance on plant equipment to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and overall facility condition. 

Responds to call-outs as needed to maintain plant availability. Primary responsibilities include conducting routine inspections of boiler pressure parts, water walls, tubes, steam drums, and refractory linings. While primarily focused on boiler projects, they will also support maintenance activities, such as module maintenance, and plant improvement projects. 

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
 

Perform code-compliant welding on piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boiler tubes, ductwork, and support structures
Monitor boiler performance and perform adjustments to improve efficiency and safety
Work with plant technicians to assist with startup, shutdown, and layup procedures (hot, warm, and cold)
Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities for boiler operations including descaling tubes, inspecting gaskets and seals, and valve overhauls
Maintain boiler auxiliaries: feedwater pumps, deaerators, blowdown systems, and economizers
Identify opportunities for plant improvements and related maintenance activities, equipment reliability, and safety
Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and may not be subject to direct oversight.
Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and welding symbols to ensure proper fit-up and weld quality
Follow all site-specific safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and PPE usage
Document inspection findings, repair work, and parts usage in CMMS or maintenance logs
Work closely with operations, engineering, and I&C teams during outages, commissioning, or troubleshooting efforts
 
Key Qualifications
 

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of technical/vocational training is strongly preferred.
3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial steam boilers in a power generation or heavy industrial setting
Familiarity with water chemistry, feedwater treatment, and scale/corrosion control practices
Experience repairing components like: boilers, steam piping, structural frames, ducts, tanks, and supports
Capable of interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, boiler schematics, and pressure part drawings
Familiarity with combustion control systems, safety shutoff devices, and interlocks
Skilled in use of mechanical tools (torque wrenches, tube expanders, borescopes) and diagnostic equipment (e.g., thermal imaging, combustion analyzers)
 
Additional Qualifications Desired
 

Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, and high temperature fluid loops.
Experience with lifting equipment such as telehandlers and small cranes
Proficient in welding and/or operating machine tools such as lathes and mills.