Principal Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fusion Energy, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Highly skilled and motivated in environmental, health, and safety engineering
Expertise in providing technical support for engineering design, assembly, commissioning, and operations for SPARC and ARC projects
Focus areas include Equipment Safety, Process Safety, and Operational Safety
Ability to oversee safety strategies, workflows, and practices ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
Capability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, review and update safety guidance
Proficiency in risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, FMECA, JHA)
Experience in developing code compliance analyses and engineering design guides based on industry standards
Knowledge of redundancy, fault tolerance, and quality levels for safety-critical systems
Ability to evaluate concepts or designs for safety and transfer lessons learned between projects (SPARC to ARC)
Up-to-date on fusion regulatory landscape

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for safe engineering design, build, and operations of SPARC and ARC
Ensure safety is designed into systems with effective controls through design changes
Review and support updated guidance for redundancy, fault tolerance, and quality levels in collaboration with stakeholders, focusing on safety-critical systems
Ensure design projects comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
Develop code compliance analyses and engineering design guides based on industry codes and guidelines
Apply engineering concepts to enhance delivery of SPARC and ARC Tokamaks with a safe, reliable environment
Partake in and review risk assessments (HAZOP, FMECA, JHA, etc.)
Evaluate information and provide opinions on the safety of concepts or designs
Transfer lessons learned to ARC project and stay updated on fusion regulatory progress
Ensure safe, reliable assembly, commissioning, and operating environment through development and management of safety programs specific to SPARC and ARC
Conduct incident investigations and liaise with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes and prevent recurrence
Identify and review hazards, risks, and opportunities proactively, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions
Lead action plans by identifying potential emergency situations and creating emergency responses

Skills

EHS Engineering

Process Safety

Equipment Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Standards

Risk Assessment

Engineering Design Safety

Commissioning Safety

Operations Safety

Safety Audits

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

Harvard, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,958.7MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'

Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'

Generous parental leave policy

Health Reimbursement

Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional

Wellbeing / Headspace coverage

Short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401K

Risks

Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.

Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.

Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

Differentiation

CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.

CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.

CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

Upsides

CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.

Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.

Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

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