Technician / Shift Operator - SPARC

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Harvard, Massachusetts, is seeking a Shift Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the SPARC Tokamak. This crucial role involves control-room monitoring and field operations while adhering to safety practices.

The ideal candidate has experience in power plants and is capable of thriving in dynamic environments. Shift options include multiple timings with competitive hourly compensation ranging from $30 to $41.

Qualifications

• Experience in power plant or equivalent complex facility.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor control-room operations and respond to alarms.
• Perform equipment/system troubleshooting and testing.
• Support commissioning and training activities.

Skills

Control-room monitoring

Field operations

Equipment/system troubleshooting

Dynamic environments

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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the future energy industry. 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.

Join the power movement as a Shift Operator

The Shift Operator will be part of the team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the SPARC Tokamak and supporting systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager of SPARC Plant Operations, this role is essential to support commissioning, operational readiness, and steady‑state operations.

Shift Operators will perform both control‑room monitoring and field operations, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions, while ensuring safe operating practices at all times. Operators will receive training on SPARC's major steady‑state plant systems, including:

• Electrical distribution
• Cooling water
• Compressed air
• HVAC
• Cryogenics plant
• Other supporting plant infrastructure

Additional responsibilities include:

• Procedure development and revision
• Equipment/system troubleshooting and testing
• Performing lockout/tagout
• Supporting commissioning and training activities

This position is ideal for individuals with power plant or equivalent complex facility experience, who thrive in dynamic environments, and want to contribute directly to the operation of a first‑of‑its‑kind fusion facility.

Shifts available:

• 1st shift – Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• 2nd shift – Hours: 2:00pm – 10:30pm, 10% differential
• 3rd shift – Hours: 10:00pm – 6:30am, 15% differential
• Weekend 1st shift – Hours: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Work Saturday–Monday, 15% differential
• Weekend 2nd shift – Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am, Work Saturday–Monday, 30% differential

Compensation: $30–41 hourly.