Senior Fusion Plant Operations Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Shift Operations Engineer to join the SPARC plant operations team. The role focuses on preparation, commissioning, and 24/7 operation of critical fusion facility infrastructure, including electrical distribution, cooling water, HVAC, cryogenics, and HTS magnets.

You will contribute to procedures, maintenance planning, and training in a first-of-a-kind environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of operations experience in complex facilities.
• Experience in high-voltage and/or complex electrical environments.
• Experience with industrial scale cooling water and/or ventilation systems.
• Previously qualified in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the SPARC plant systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement operating and commissioning procedures for systems being designed and built.
• Coordinate field work activities with safety standards and schedule constraints.
• Create maintenance plans for long-term reliability of systems.
• Support training of operations staff for safe plant operations.
• Maintain 24/7 plant coverage including rotating shifts and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on procedural improvements.
• Lead or participate in troubleshooting and incident investigations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

LOTO

Electrical systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Shift Operations Engineer to join the SPARC plant operations team. The role focuses on preparation, commissioning, and 24/7 operation of critical fusion facility infrastructure, including electrical distribution, cooling water, HVAC, cryogenics, and HTS magnets.

You will contribute to procedures, maintenance planning, and training in a first-of-a-kind environment.