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 over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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.

The SPARC Plant Instrumentation and Control Team seek a Junior Instrumentation and Control Valve Installation and Commissioning Technician for the installation, calibration, commissioning testing, and troubleshooting of sensing and control equipment for a large variety of components from multiple different manufacturers. Ranges of process systems include cooling water, HVAC, cryogenic fluids, ultra high vacuum, various types of gases, and radiation monitoring. Equipment types range from standard process fluid measurements and controls (e.g. temperature, flow, level, air operated valves) to sensors that can measure cryogenic temperatures as low as 8 Kelvin, vacuums in the micro-Torr range, and with flows controlled by piezo control valves. Component interfaces include hardwired, Profibus (DP and PA), Profinet, Modbus, BacNET, and possibly others.

This team member will:

Collaborate with the Senior Technicians to understand the various types of equipment and interface protocols in the designs
Utilize manufacturer literature and other resources to develop expertise in the installation and testing of the various types of equipment and interface protocols
Utilize engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, instrument lists, signal lists, loop diagrams, data sheets and cabling schedules to commission the components and systems. Training to be provided on how to read/use these documents.
Perform troubleshooting on equipment and communication links under the direction of a Senior Technician
Clearly communicate issues to the Senior Technicians when discrepancies and/or unexpected results are discovered
Learn to use the necessary test equipment and tools to support the work
Ensure safety is always the first priority in any testing activity
Report on and be accountable for progress to the Senior Technicians or Supervisor

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

2+ years experience working in a construction environment, or other strict, heavily regulated jobsites
Willing to learn to use and analyze the output of test equipment needed to support the described equipment calibrations and troubleshooting
Willing to learn verifying and tuning instrument control loops
Experience with safety procedure and processes in a construction environment
Willing to learn I&C equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Willing to learn documenting results in a database

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

Interest/experience in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control equipment in systems such as cryogenics and ultra high vacuum
Interest/experience with Siemens PLCs, I/O modules and TIA Portal
Interest/experience entering and retrieving information from AVEVA or Smart Plant Instrumentation and/or other database systems
Onsite required daily in Devens MA as of date of hire
Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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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.

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