Shift Operations Engineer - SPARC

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA 01434, US• Full Time

Posted 1 month ago• Operations

Compensation

$90,000–$145,000/year

Job Description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Shift Operations Engineer – SPARC

Reporting to the Manager of SPARC Plant Operations, the Shift Operations Engineer is a foundational member of the team responsible for the preparation, commissioning, and 24/7 operation of the SPARC fusion facility. As an operator of the SPARC plant, you will ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, cryogenic cooling systems, and HTS magnets.

The Shift Operations Engineer will also contribute to procedure development, commissioning, maintenance planning, work management, troubleshooting, testing, and training. This is a high-impact role requiring a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic, "first-of-a-kind" environment where troubleshooting and rigorous operational standards are the norms.

What you'll do:

Operate, maintain, and test equipment, components, and systems associated with plant operations

Troubleshoot assigned systems and equipment, including cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, liquid nitrogen, cryogenic plant, and electrical distribution

Coordinate, oversee, and/or perform field work activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution

Operate plant equipment in compliance with established safety protocols

Perform switching and tagging (LOTO) to support site maintenance and operations

Develop new operating procedures for systems being designed, built, and commissioned

Create maintenance plans for new systems to ensure long-term reliability

Support training efforts to prepare operations staff for safe and effective plant operations

Work 12-hour, rotating shifts (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) to ensure full time coverage of the facility

What we’re looking for:

High School Graduate/GED or Bachelors degree

5+ years in operations at complex facilities

Experience in high-voltage and/or complex electrical environments

Experience with large cooling water systems

Previously qualified in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) / Tagging Program

Complex facility operations (power plant, oil & gas, LNG, etc.)

Strong safety background

Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and theory of operation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to adapt and excel in a constantly changing environment

Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly

Bonus points for:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field

Experience in radiological environments

Experience with cryogenic plants

Strong background in Human Performance principles

Experience with high-voltage electrical systems

Software controls development

Must-have Requirements:

Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.