Facilities Technician
Pacific Fusion
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Why This Role Matters
We’re looking for a dependable and observant Facilities Technician to monitor and support facility equipment during overnight hours. In this role, you’ll help ensure equipment and facility systems continue running smoothly by monitoring system status, responding to alerts, performing approved restarts, and communicating issues clearly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and being a reliable part of a larger team.
What You'll Do
- Monitor facility and building equipment overnight using on-site systems and monitoring software
- Watch for alarms, alerts, or error messages and respond according to established procedures
- Perform basic troubleshooting, including system restarts or resets when appropriate
- Document issues, actions taken, and system status changes accurately and clearly
- Escalate unresolved or critical issues
- Perform routine walkthroughs and visual inspections of equipment and facility areas
- Maintain a clean, safe, and secure work environment during overnight hours
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic comfort with computers, screens, and monitoring software
- Ability to follow written procedures and checklists
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay alert during overnight shifts
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical & Schedule Requirements
- Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed
- Ability to work on-call on an as needed basis
- Ability to walk the facility, stand for periods of time, and perform light physical tasks
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment, noise, and temperature variation
- Use of required PPE in designated areas
- Ability to respond quickly to alerts or equipment issues
Bonus Points For
- Technical, mechanical, or facilities experience
- Familiarity with alarms, control panels, or monitoring systems
- Basic troubleshooting or IT/technical support experience
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
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Industry-competitive salary
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Equity plan
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6% employer 401k matching
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Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.