Shift Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and test equipment and systems associated with plant operations, including cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, and electrical distribution
• Troubleshoot assigned systems and equipment to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure
• Coordinate and oversee field work activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Perform switching and tagging (LOTO) to support site maintenance and operations
• Develop new operating procedures and maintenance plans for systems being designed and commissioned
• Support training efforts to prepare operations staff for safe and effective plant operations
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 facility coverage

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED or Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in operations at complex facilities (e.g., power plants, oil & gas, LNG)
• Experience in high-voltage or complex electrical environments
• Experience with large cooling water systems
• Previous qualification in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) or Tagging Programs
• Strong safety background and understanding of engineering principles for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work in a facility containing industrial hazards such as heat, cold, noise, strong magnets, and high voltage
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and perform physical activities including climbing and standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience in radiological environments
• Experience with cryogenic plants
• Strong background in Human Performance principles
• Experience with software controls development

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 company-wide holidays and flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days and a generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants by combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies. As the largest and leading private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.