Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.
It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.
We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.
We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.
As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.
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 Director SPARC Plant Operations
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is looking for a manager of the SPARC Plant Operations team who will have the mandate to ensure ongoing operations of the SPARC plant. This includes ensuring that trained staff is available for daily operations as well as for handling outages, conducting preventive maintenance, ensuring all consumables required to run the plant are stocked and available, and carrying out continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
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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.
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.
What you'll do:
Recruit, hire, and onboard a high-performing team of plant operators, technicians, and support staffDevelop and implement comprehensive training programs, including initial qualification, continuing training, and specialized skill developmentDevelop and manage shift schedules, on-call rotations, and vacation planning to ensure 24/7 operational coverage and readinessFoster a strong, positive, and safety-first culture within the operations teamOversee all daily pre-operational checks and plant startup/shutdown proceduresManage all operational consumables (e.g., gases, cryogens, chemicals, diesel fuel, etc.)Develop and maintain plant operations manuals, procedures, and emergency response protocolsDevelop and execute a comprehensive plant maintenance strategy, incorporating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenancePlan and manage the schedule for all maintenance windows, minimizing downtime and maximizing plant availabilityOversee the execution of all maintenance activities, ensuring work is performed safely, to a high standard, and documented correctlyTrack key reliability metrics to understand overall performanceChampion a culture of continuous improvement by actively identifying opportunities to enhance safety, reduce operational costs, and increase plant efficiency and reliabilityLead cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects using Root Cause Analysis and other similar methodologiesDevelop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for plant operations and use data-driven insights to guide improvement initiativesWhat we’re looking for:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience10+ years experience in the operations of large process facilities, such as power plants, scientific facilities, or process manufacturing facilitiesExperience operating large process systems, such as a power plant, chemicals, oil/gas, cryogenics, or othersExperience managing salaried and hourly staffStrong people management skills of both small and large teamsLeadership, team-building, and mentoring skills for both engineers and techniciansDemonstration of the ability to build trust with front line employees and identify issues first handExecutes long-term departmental strategy using sound judgment to align tactical initiatives with overall organizational goalsEnsures cross-functional alignment through proven, effective communication with diverse stakeholders and executive leadershipAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentStrong attention to safety and the creation of a safety cultureBonus points for:
Operational experience with first-of-a-kind facilities or other new technologyExperience commissioning a new facility from scratchMust-have requirements:
Perform activities such as typing or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-callWork in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics