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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.
Our goal is to deploy thousands of fusion power plants (ARCs) around the world. We need a highly motivated and experienced safety and risk engineer to help deliver our first fusion device, SPARC. After SPARC is proven we move forward to multiple iterations of ARC technology for rapid deployment.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Process Safety Management to join our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) team. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Safety, this role will be the organization’s process safety and risk management expert and will serve as a key advisor to ensure the safe design and operation of novel systems and applications throughout the fusion plant.
Examples of the unique and novel power systems we are currently engineering include:
● A Cryogenic System (CRYO) removes heat from the tokamak to keep the superconducting magnets operating down to 8°Kelvin (-445°F). CRYO consists of a distribution system with multiple tanks and vacuum-jacketed lines interfacing with the fusion reactor to supply cold helium and return warm to the cryoplant. The cryoplant is a 4 MW helium Brayton cycle plant that rejects the heat to the liquid nitrogen (LN2) and cooling water systems.
● A Radio Frequency Heating System (RFHT) serves as the heat source to bring the plasma up to and sustain operating temperatures, utilizing Ion Cyclotron Resonant Heating. The system is built up of a series of transmitters that convert electrical power to Radio Frequency power, a transmission system, and ultimately an antenna system to send the signals into the tokamak.
This role is based primarily in office in Devens MA with availability for hybrid work consideration. Most scope will be in office/ in the SPARC fusion plant. A portion of scope will be available for remote consideration.
This team member will:
- Provide a leadership role in developing and implementing a risk management program with concepts of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk analysis and Human and Organization Performance (HOP)
- Develop policies, procedures and standards for analyzing and managing risks
- Provide and recommend training for management and engineering personnel to help them fulfill their roles in risk management
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert for risk assessment
- Perform safety risk assessments in accordance with appropriate industry standards and guidance
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined risk scenarios
- Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders in engineering, project leadership, and operations to maintain continuity of projects
- Educate and align CFS Stakeholders on the use of various safety risk analysis concepts and terms to include, but not limited to:
- o Safety Hierarchy of Controls
- o Categories of applicable regulatory standards
- o Process Safety Management (PSM)
- o Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- o Hazard Operability Analysis (HAZOPS)
- o Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- o Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPA)
- o Management of Change (MoC)
- o Safety Risk Matrix development and documentation
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical field or experience as follows; 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or about 10 years and a Master’s degree of progressive experience in an engineering role in a high-risk industry, preferably power or process plant development, refining or petrochemical plant projects, or a similar industry
- Expert level knowledge and experience with the concepts and practices applicable to process safety and risk assessment
- Proven experience in defining and implementing safety strategies for complex engineering projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to work from a position of credible influence based on technical knowledge versus a position of direct authority
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
- Extensive experience with HAZOP concepts, standards and practices
- Extensive experience working either in a power generation plant or similar capacity related to a grid-connected power utility
- Extensive experience developing a Process Safety Management (PSM) program
- Experience application of Process Hazard Analysis tools in a non-PSM regulated facility
- Working knowledge and competence of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) or Human Performance Improvement concepts and practices.
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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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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