Technician / Shift Operator - SPARC

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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 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 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

• CompressedAir

• 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 dynamics environments, and want to contribute directly to the operation of a first-of-its-kind fusion facility.


Shifts available:


1st shift - Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

2nd shift - Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, 10% differential

3rd shift - Hours: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, 15% differential

Weekend 1st shift - Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Work Sat - Mon, 15% differential

Weekend 2nd shift - Hours: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, Work Sat - Mon, 30% differential

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