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Electrical Commissioning Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Devens, MA, USA
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, 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 implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
The SPARC tokamak facility contains industrial systems that provide the tokamak with medium and low voltage electrical power, pulse power, RF heating, cryogenic cooling, fusion fuels, and other utilities. Each of these complex plant systems must be fully commissioned individually and together, integrated with the control system hardware/software, and finally integrated with the SPARC tokamak in a process similar to commissioning a new power plant or a complex process heavy industrial facility.
We are hiring a motivated and seasoned Electrical commissioning professional to join the SPARC Integration Team. CFS seeks a high performing commissioning specialist to lead the Electrical commissioning efforts of SPARC and its supporting process utilities. This individual will be embracing the team’s vision of supporting successful delivery of a fully functional and complete system to operations team, while maximizing safety and reliability of the equipment operation.

This team member will:

  • Develop and manage execution of commissioning plans and successful handover to operations for multi-voltage electrical system
  • Create detailed commissioning procedures, including test plans, test procedures, acceptance checklists and handover packages in collaboration with systems engineering team, design teams, contractors and vendors
  • Develop system completion database for electrical systems
  • Develop sequence of startup and energization for electrical systems energization
  • Develop LOTO plan and execute LOTO handover during the different commissioning milestones
  • Participate in design, design change, and RFI reviews in coordination with system engineering teams and construction teams
  • Work closely with procurement teams and vendors as subject matter expert (SME) and assist with technical assessments, bid evaluation, vendor technical communications, and managing acceptance testing processes
  • Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) in developing an effective commissioning schedule, with great focus on delivery of a fully integrated electrical system that is ready to support vacuum, cryogenic, and magnet operations leading to first plasma
  • Work with the construction entities in the field throughout the construction processes, identifying gaps and provide SME recommendations and solution suggestions
  • Perform hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting support to construction as needed
  • Capture issues and manage punch-list and closeout efforts for electrical systems, tracking completion and closeout with vendors and construction entities
  • Coordinate and supervise field of commissioning technicians, manage day to day commissioning efforts on electrical systems in the field
  • Heavily contribute to development of standard operating procedures for operations team
  • Lead successful and complete handover of all electrical systems to operations
  • Embrace electrical safe work practices and opportunities for increasing personnel and operations safety while focusing on value engineering
  • Provide constructibility feedback and contribute to lessons-learned documentation efforts

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

  • B.S. in Electrical, aerospace, or similar field; or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years experience in commissioning of complex electrical infrastructure construction and commissioning
  • Deep understanding and extensive experience in electrical engineering and operational principles of electrical distribution systems including RF systems, medium and high voltage distribution, and magnet systems
  • Past experience in performing as SME in design review processes for complex projects
  • Extensive hands-on electrical commissioning support
  • Extensive experience with I&C interface with Electrical systems
  • Experience in fast-pace projects and dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with national electrical code and industry acceptance testing standards such as NETA
  • Deep understanding and ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as single-lines, schematics, test reports
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, and ability to communicate effectively and clearly
  • Strong self-starter, ability to learn quickly
  • Goal oriented and result focused mentality
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

  • Tokamak construction and operation is a PLUS
  • Power plant construction and operation is PLUS
  • Electrician license is a PLUS
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting 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
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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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.

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