<div><b style="font-size:16px;">About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: </b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Join the power movement as Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety  </b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety will be responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving the EHS programs for CFS, with a focus on the safe design, build, commissioning, and operation of the SPARC tokamak and facility. They will champion a strong safety culture throughout the organization, and work with leaders across EHSS and all departments to develop and implement a holistic and proactive approach to safety. At CFS, we believe that all injuries are preventable, and we look out for ourselves and each other. We’re looking for a strong leader who excels in managing safety throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage design and construction through commissioning, handover, and operations.</span></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><li><b>Develop and Lead EHS Strategy: </b></li><li>Build a comprehensive EHS roadmap, scaling from an early-stage operation to a global enterprise</li><li>Champion a safety-first culture and drive continuous improvement in all EHS aspects</li><div><br></div><li><b>EHS Transformation &amp; Industry Leadership: </b></li><li>Lead the transformation to redefine EHS standards for the company and set a precedent for safe and secure operations for the fusion industry as a whole</li><div><br></div><li><b>Promote Safe Design and Construction: </b></li><li>Integrate EHS considerations at every stage of design, construction, and commissioning to minimize hazards and risks</li><li>Work closely with engineering, R&amp;D, and operations teams to embed safety by design principles into new projects and facilities</li><div><br></div><li><b>Oversee Complex Systems and High-Risk Hazards: </b></li><li>Provide EHS oversight on SPARC construction, commissioning, and operations; particularly for systems involving high voltage, high current, high pressure, heavy lifts, cryogenics, and other high-risk hazards</li><div><br></div><li><b>Collaborate Across Departments: </b></li><li>Partner with leaders across the organization (including Security, Radiation Protection, Environmental Engineering, Business Continuity) to align EHS objectives with overall business goals</li><li>Influence facility layouts, equipment selection, and operational processes with a safety lens</li><div><br></div><li><b>Lead Investigations and Continuous Improvement: </b></li><li>Conduct root-cause analyses for safety incidents and near misses. Identify corrective actions and drive organization-wide learning to prevent recurrence</li><div><br></div><li><b>Ensure Regulatory Compliance: </b></li><li>Manage compliance with relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations</li><li>Ensure all operational standards are met or exceeded</li><div><br></div><li><b>Manage and Develop the EHS Team: </b></li><li>Lead a team of EHS managers and engineers, providing mentorship, professional development, and performance feedback</li><li>Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and innovation</li><div><br></div><li><b>Project Lifecycle Management: </b></li><li>Contribute EHS expertise throughout full project lifecycles, including construction, commissioning, startup, and handover/transition to operational teams</li><div><br></div><li><b>Budget and Resource Planning: </b></li><li>Develop and manage EHS budgets, staffing plans, and project scopes</li><li>Communicate effectively with leadership on EHS status, risks, and resource requirements</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in EHS-related discipline, engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>15+ years’ progressive experience in health and safety engineering and management, preferably in complex technical environments such as heavy industry, power, or advanced R&amp;D</li><li>Experience leading EHS functions for a company with national or global operations</li><li>Safety certification in at least one of the following: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)</li><li>Proven track record of creating and implementing EHS programs</li><li>Familiarity with chemical safety, hazard communication, and waste management</li><li>Experience with high-voltage, high-current, pressurized systems, heavy lifts/rigging, cryogenics, and related hazards</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization and with external agencies</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and developing EHS teams</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Strong time management and organizational capabilities</li><li>Adept at risk assessment, problem-solving, and critical thinking</li><li>Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences</li><li>Capable of inspiring change, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement in a lean, fast-paced environment</li></ul><h3>Bonus points for:</h3><ul><li>10+ years’ experience in EHSS leadership roles for new products/industries</li><li>Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies</li><li>Successful completion of safety management through a full project lifecycle, from early-stage design and construction through commissioning, handover, and operations</li></ul><h3>Must-have requirements:</h3><ul><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:10px;">#LI-Onsite</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At 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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div>

<p>The world needs a fundamentally new source of clean energy to meet our growing energy demands and combat climate change. Scientists have been studying fusion for decades and have made significant progress, but have yet to achieve its potential as a commercial power source. However, its promise has continued to drive interest with the understanding that successfully deployed fusion power would transform the world&rsquo;s energy landscape.</p>
<p>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) was spun out of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage the decades of fusion research combined with the innovation and speed of the private sector. Supported by the world&rsquo;s leading investors in breakthrough energy technologies, the CFS team is uniquely positioned to deliver the fastest path to commercial fusion energy. CFS has assembled a world-class team to design and build fusion machines. This team includes experts in magnets, manufacturing, and plasma physics dedicated to the mission of delivering clean, limitless fusion power to the world.</p>

Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety

<div><b>About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Join the power movement as&nbsp;Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>The Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety will be responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving the EHS programs for CFS, with a focus on the safe design, build, commissioning, and operation of the SPARC tokamak and facility. They will champion a strong safety culture throughout the organization, and work with leaders across EHSS and all departments to develop and implement a holistic and proactive approach to safety. At CFS, we believe that all injuries are preventable, and we look out for ourselves and each other. We’re looking for a strong leader who excels in managing safety throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage design and construction through commissioning, handover, and operations.</span></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><li><b>Develop and Lead EHS Strategy: </b></li><li>Build a comprehensive EHS roadmap, scaling from an early-stage operation to a global enterprise</li><li>Champion a safety-first culture and drive continuous improvement in all EHS aspects</li><div><br></div><li><b>EHS Transformation &amp; Industry Leadership: </b></li><li>Lead the transformation to redefine EHS standards for the company and set a precedent for safe and secure operations for the fusion industry as a whole</li><div><br></div><li><b>Promote Safe Design and Construction: </b></li><li>Integrate EHS considerations at every stage of design, construction, and commissioning to minimize hazards and risks</li><li>Work closely with engineering, R&amp;D, and operations teams to embed safety by design principles into new projects and facilities</li><div><br></div><li><b>Oversee Complex Systems and High-Risk Hazards: </b></li><li>Provide EHS oversight on SPARC construction, commissioning, and operations; particularly for systems involving high voltage, high current, high pressure, heavy lifts, cryogenics, and other high-risk hazards</li><div><br></div><li><b>Collaborate Across Departments: </b></li><li>Partner with leaders across the organization (including Security, Radiation Protection, Environmental Engineering, Business Continuity) to align EHS objectives with overall business goals</li><li>Influence facility layouts, equipment selection, and operational processes with a safety lens</li><div><br></div><li><b>Lead Investigations and Continuous Improvement: </b></li><li>Conduct root-cause analyses for safety incidents and near misses. Identify corrective actions and drive organization-wide learning to prevent recurrence</li><div><br></div><li><b>Ensure Regulatory Compliance: </b></li><li>Manage compliance with relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations</li><li>Ensure all operational standards are met or exceeded</li><div><br></div><li><b>Manage and Develop the EHS Team: </b></li><li>Lead a team of EHS managers and engineers, providing mentorship, professional development, and performance feedback</li><li>Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and innovation</li><div><br></div><li><b>Project Lifecycle Management: </b></li><li>Contribute EHS expertise throughout full project lifecycles, including construction, commissioning, startup, and handover/transition to operational teams</li><div><br></div><li><b>Budget and Resource Planning: </b></li><li>Develop and manage EHS budgets, staffing plans, and project scopes</li><li>Communicate effectively with leadership on EHS status, risks, and resource requirements</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in EHS-related discipline, engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>15+ years’ progressive experience in health and safety engineering and management, preferably in complex technical environments such as heavy industry, power, or advanced R&amp;D</li><li>Experience leading EHS functions for a company with national or global operations</li><li>Safety certification in at least one of the following: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)</li><li>Proven track record of creating and implementing EHS programs</li><li>Familiarity with chemical safety, hazard communication, and waste management</li><li>Experience with high-voltage, high-current, pressurized systems, heavy lifts/rigging, cryogenics, and related hazards</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization and with external agencies</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and developing EHS teams</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Strong time management and organizational capabilities</li><li>Adept at risk assessment, problem-solving, and critical thinking</li><li>Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences</li><li>Capable of inspiring change, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement in a lean, fast-paced environment</li></ul><h3>Bonus points for:</h3><ul><li>10+ years’ experience in EHSS leadership roles for new products/industries</li><li>Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies</li><li>Successful completion of safety management through a full project lifecycle, from early-stage design and construction through commissioning, handover, and operations</li></ul><h3>Must-have requirements:</h3><ul><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li></ul><br><div><span>#LI-Onsite</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>At 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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div>

Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety

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