Instrument and Control Valve Commissioning Technician

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

2d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, weâre designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. Weâre in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, weâve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now weâre looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People whoâll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If thatâs you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as an Instrument and Control Valve Commissioning Technician The SPARC Plant Instrumentation and Control Team seek an experienced 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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