Senior Fusion Plant Operations Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous parental leave policy

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Shift Operations Engineer for the SPARC plant. You will oversee preparation, commissioning, and 24/7 operation of vital systems including electrical distribution, cooling water, HVAC, and cryogenic plants.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, procedure development, maintenance planning, and staff training in a first-of-a-kind facility, partnering with engineering teams to ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in operations at complex facilities.
• Experience in high-voltage and/or complex electrical environments.
• Experience with industrial scale process, cooling water and/or ventilation systems.
• Qualified in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) / Tagging Program.
• Strong engineering principles and problem-solving skills; analytical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Fully dedicated to continuous plant operation for 24/7 coverage, including 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and execute operating and commissioning procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain commissioned plant systems.
• Maintain core plant systems: cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, cryogenics, electrical distribution.
• Coordinate and oversee field activities, ensuring safe, efficient execution.
• Develop standard operating procedures and safety compliance.
• Perform LOTO switching and tagging to support maintenance.
• Create maintenance plans for long-term reliability.
• Support training of operations staff.

Skills

Operations experience

High-voltage experience

Electrical environments

Cooling systems

LOTO experience

Engineering principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Shift Operations Engineer for the SPARC plant. You will oversee preparation, commissioning, and 24/7 operation of vital systems including electrical distribution, cooling water, HVAC, and cryogenic plants.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, procedure development, maintenance planning, and staff training in a first-of-a-kind facility, partnering with engineering teams to ensure safety and reliability.