Director of Facilities

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Milpitas, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-05-19

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Director

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

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 over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 Director of Facilities

A new class of high-field superconducting magnets will enable the ARC tokamak to produce the first fusion energy connected to the grid. To execute this plan, we are now looking to add a Director of Facilities to our growing team in Milpitas, CA.

The Director of Facilities will be responsible for overseeing the selection, installation, and

maintenance of facilities equipment. This person will also oversee building construction projects needed to expand our facility in Milpitas, CA which will be a world-leading center for superconducting materials. This person will oversee strategic planning, design, construction, and facilities management. This role will also lead the facilities team and oversee all aspects of facilities, ground operations, and maintenance.

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.

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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, 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.

What you'll do:

Oversee the budget process and the multi-year project timeline

Oversee construction projects. Manage all logistics for the pre-construction and construction process

Anticipate and execute all permits and inspections. Work with EH&S to keep occupancy permits up to date

Lead the Milpitas internal site planning team

Qualify and select contractors for maintenance and construction. Manage the general contractor and the other contractors relevant to the construction process

Serve as the internal point person overseeing the many moving parts of our existing facilities and expansion of the facility

Identify critical unknowns and work quickly to resolve them, anticipate upcoming challenges, and propose creative solutions to challenges as they arise

Execute basic equipment maintenance and oversee subcontracting of more extensive maintenance

Monitor utility usage and interface with building owner

Provide maintenance support for projects such as the installation, relocation, or modification of manufacturing equipment

Develop maintenance procedures and schedules

Work with R&D personnel to schedule and execute preventive maintenance and repair activities

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience

Advanced technical training/certification in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or similar disciplines

Minimum of 15 years of experience in the selection, installation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing of facilities tools and the plant systems required to support them

Experience implementing computer based preventative maintenance programs including SPC and predictive maintenance

Experience leading and organizing multi-person, cross-functional teams

Ability to negotiate contract terms with vendors. Experience working with external contractors and the local government to obtain permits and approvals for installations and signoffs

Experience developing and managing detailed budgets and schedules for construction and equipment installation projects

Experience managing construction projects

Bonus points for:

Experience with installing and supporting wet processing tools, thin film deposition equipment, and roll to roll systems

Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles

Experience with facilities maintenance and knowledge of applicable NADA, NFPA, NEC, etc. standards and codes.

Experience implementing and managing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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