Operations Engineer SPARC
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Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as an Operations Engineer SPARC
Reporting to the Manager of SPARC Plant Operations the Operations Engineer will play a key role in preparing commissioning and operating the SPARC fusion facility. The Operations Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plant service systems that are the backbone of the SPARC Tokamak.
These systems include electrical distribution cooling water compressed air HVAC cryogenic systems and other critical infrastructure. The Operations Engineer will contribute to procedure development commissioning maintenance planning operations work management troubleshooting testing and training. This position requires a self-motivated individual capable of working in a fast-changing environment with limited oversight.
What youll 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
What were looking for:
- High School Graduate/GED or Bachelors degree
- 5 years in operations at complex facilities
- Comprehensive understanding and application of engineering principles and theory of operation of mechanical electrical and hydraulic systems associated with facility operations
- Experience with electrical environments
- Qualified Lockout Tagout (LOTO) / Tagging Program
- Complex facility operations (power plant oil & gas LNG etc.)
- Safety-conscious mindset with demonstrated strong safety background
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skill to permit analysis and evaluation of system problems and the ability to apply knowledge and the use of procedures to the operation
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excels in a constantly changing environment and is able to learn new things quickly
Bonus points for:
- Experience in radiological environments
- Experience with Cryogenic Systems
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
- Strong background in Human Performance
- Experience with low voltage & high voltage electrical systems
- Software controls development experience
- Experience with large cooling water systems
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
$90000 - $145000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 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
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At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were 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). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Software Deployment
- Cloud Infrastructure
- High Availability
- IaaS
- Firewall
- Linux
- Middleware
- Jboss
- Network Architecture
- Scripting
- Technical Support
