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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 4 months ago

Operations Engineer - SPARC

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Operations Engineer will play a key role in preparing, commissioning, and operating the SPARC fusion facility, serving as the Subject Matter Expert for critical plant service systems.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electrical distributionCryogenic systemsHVAC systemsComplex facility operationsLockout Tagout (LOTO)Analytical skillsCommunication skillsSafety-conscious mindsetSoftware controls developmentProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Graduate/GED or Bachelors degree

5+ years in operations at complex facilities

Comprehensive understanding and application of engineering principles and theory of operation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems associated with facility operations

Experience with electrical environments

Qualified Lockout Tagout (LOTO) / Tagging Program

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

Safety-conscious mindset with demonstrated strong safety background

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skill to permit analysis and evaluation of system problems and the ability to apply knowledge and the use of procedures to the operation

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Excels in a constantly changing environment and is able to learn new things quickly

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