Electro-Mechanical Facilities Technician – Fusion Plant

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA is seeking a Technician experienced in facility equipment operations and maintenance to join the DIII-D program. The role supports operations of the largest fusion device in the U.S.

and may require swing shifts (approximately 10am–7pm) and occasional after-hours work. You will work with engineers, technicians, and physicists to operate and maintain pumps, vacuum systems, and controllers, develop installation solutions, and help improve facility reliability while

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining facility equipment in a high‑reliability setting.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, technicians, and physicists.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to operate and maintain pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, instrumentation, and controllers.
• Develop solutions for installing new equipment.
• Recommend improvements to the facility.
• Respond to alarms and assist troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and rebuild equipment as needed.
• Ensure safety and environmental programs are followed.
• Monitor and log equipment operation.
• Train other personnel.

Skills

Facility operations

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA is seeking a Technician experienced in facility equipment operations and maintenance to join the DIII-D program. The role supports operations of the largest fusion device in the U.S.

and may require swing shifts (approximately 10am–7pm) and occasional after-hours work. You will work with engineers, technicians, and physicists to operate and maintain pumps, vacuum systems, and controllers, develop installation solutions, and help improve facility reliability while