Operations Assistant

Number of employees

190

Milpitas, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-03-21

Category: renewables

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Expired

Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

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.

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. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.

This individual will provide detail-oriented operational support for the growing team at the Milpitas, CA location. They will be the primary support for the Operations Manager to facilitate daily operations at the site and help build effective working relationships between remote office locations. They will also help create efficient, smooth-running teams and events.

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.

This team member will:

  • Work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee daily site operations including office build-out, site policies, team culture, and process flows
  • Liaise with different departments to improve performance and work efficiency
  • Oversee the purchase of general & facility items and collaborate with the onsite buyer 
  • Maintain a facility 5S system
  • Assist in establishing and implementing site policies and procedures
  • Provide hands-on help with site infrastructure builds as well as inventory of machine spare parts, floor stock, & office supplies.
  • Work with the landlord to facilitate required building repairs and maintenance
  • Assist in organizing company activities such as team celebrations and off-site events
  • Provide flexible operational & admin support to the team across an evolving set of business, financial, and technical functions
  • The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a facility/business operations support role with a demonstrated ability to make good decisions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities 
  • Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to work with appropriate PPE in the presence of hazards such as noise
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