Commonwealth Fusion Systems

SPARC Plant

SeniorDirector,SPARCPlantOperations

$250–350k Devens, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Director, SPARC Plant Operations at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Develop and manage shift schedules. Oversee all daily pre-operational checks”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure 24/7 operational coverage and readiness; ensure the plant is functionally ready to execute operational experiments; minimizing downtime and maximizing plant availability; increase plant efficiency and reliability; Accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the SPARC facility; Accountable for maintaining 24/7 operational readiness and full staffing coverage; maximize facility availability for experiments

Industry & Context.

SPARC Plant
Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience, 15+ years experience managing operations of large process facilities, such as power plants, scientific facilities, or process manufacturing facilities, Experience with operating large process systems, such as a power plant, chemicals, oil/gas, cryogenics, or others, Experienced managing salaried and hourly staff people management skills of both small and large teams, Leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills for both engineers and technicians, Demonstrated ability to build trust with front line employees and identify issues first hand, Executes long-term departmental strategy using sound judgment to align tactical initiatives with overall organizational goals, Ensures cross-functional alignment through proven, effective communication with diverse stakeholders and executive leadership, Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, attention to safety and the creation of a safety culture, Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information

Nice to Have

Operational experience with first-of-a-kind facilities or other new technology, Experience with commissioning of plant process systems, Experience working in radiation controlled environments

What You'll Do.

Develop and manage shift schedules

Oversee all daily pre-operational checks

Manage all operational consumables and spares

Develop and maintain plant operations manuals

Develop and implement comprehensive training programs

Develop and implement plant operations work controls

Develop and implement robust alarm and notification systems

Develop and execute a comprehensive plant maintenance strategy

Plan and manage the schedule for all maintenance windows

Oversee the execution of all maintenance activities

Track key reliability metrics

Champion a culture of continuous improvement

Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects

Develop and monitor key performance indicators

and onboard a high-performing team

and safety-first culture

Approve and enforce all operating procedures

Execute maintenance work orders

Make decisions regarding hiring and mentoring

Manage and direct the utilization of external maintenance contracts

Shutdown operation of the machine if compromised

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the SPARC Plant Engineering and SPARC Plasma Operations team; Ensures cross-functional alignment through proven, effective communication with diverse stakeholders and executive leadership; Work with the Engineering team to plan and carry out necessary maintenance; Lead cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects; Accountable for effective collaboration with the SPARC Engineering team

Communication Scope

proven, effective communication with diverse stakeholders and executive leadership

Process & Methodology

Lead cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects

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