Commonwealth Fusion Systems
SPARC Plant
SeniorDirector,SPARCPlantOperations
“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.
Root Cause Analysis
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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