Shift Operator (Fusion Energy)

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; on-site. Second-shift hours are 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with possible adjustments of one to two hours.

Salary: $30–$41 per hour plus a 10% shift differential, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and is building the future fusion-energy industry.

What you will do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain SPARC tokamak plant systems and supporting equipment from the control room and in the field.
• Troubleshoot cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, cryogenics, liquid nitrogen, and electrical distribution systems.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions while following safe operating practices.
• Perform switching, tagging, and Lockout/Tagout activities to support maintenance and commissioning.
• Develop, revise, and optimize operating procedures.
• Support plant-system testing, commissioning, training, and operational-readiness activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least five years of operations experience in a complex facility, such as a power plant, oil and gas facility, or LNG facility.
• Experience with low-voltage or complex electrical environments and large cooling-water systems.
• Previous qualification in Lockout/Tagout or a tagging program.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, engineering principles, and facility operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to learn quickly in a changing environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Devens, Massachusetts, occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call shifts, and perform physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience in radiological environments or with cryogenic systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Human Performance experience and high-voltage electrical systems experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work involving industrial hazards such as heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, and 10 sick days.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching and generous parental leave.
• Equity, professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities.