Shift Operations Engineer - SPARC

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Shift Operations Engineer. The role involves operating and maintaining the SPARC fusion facility, ensuring reliability of critical systems. Candidates should have significant operations experience, preferably in complex environments, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Experience in high-voltage systems and a commitment to safety are required. This high-impact position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations at complex facilities.
• Experience in high-voltage and/or complex electrical environments.
• Strong safety background and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for plant operations.
• Troubleshoot systems and coordinate field work activities.
• Develop operating procedures and maintenance plans.

Skills

Operations experience

High-voltage electrical systems

Cooling water systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate/GED or Bachelor's degree

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

$90,000 - $145,000 a year

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#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