Job title: Instrument and Control Valve Commissioning Technician
Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Job description: About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.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.Join the power movement as an Instrument and Control Valve Commissioning TechnicianThe 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.What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with the fluid system designers and the I&C designers 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
- Perform troubleshooting on equipment and communication links
- Clearly communicate issues to their supervisor and/or I&C design engineers when discrepancies and/or unexpected results are discovered
- Determine and procure the necessary test equipment and tools to support the work
- Ensure safety is always the first priority in any testing activity
- Train other technicians and equipment operators in the I&C equipment commissioning and troubleshooting
- Report on and be accountable for progress to their supervisor
What we’re looking for:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6+ years experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control equipment in industries such as oil and gas, nuclear, and chemical
- Experience using and analyzing the output of test equipment needed to support the described equipment calibrations and troubleshooting
- Experience verifying and tuning instrument control loops
- Experience with safety procedure and processes in a construction environment
- Experience training technicians and equipment operators in I&C equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Experience documenting results in a database
Bonus points:
- Experience in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control equipment in systems such as cryogenics and ultra high vacuum
- Experience with Siemens PLCs, I/O modules and TIA Portal
- Experience entering and retrieving information from AVEVA or Smart Plant Instrumentation and/or other database systems
- Onsite required daily in Devens MA within 1 month of date of hire
Must-have requirements:
- 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
$30 – $48 an hourSalary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation with equity
- 12.5 Company-wide Holidays
- Flexible vacation days
- 10 sick days
- Generous parental leave policy
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team-building activities
#LI-OnsiteAt 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.
Expected salary: $30 – 48 per hour
Location: Devens, MA
Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:55:51 GMT
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