Facilities Technician

Pacific Fusion•San Leandro, CA

8d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Technical, mechanical, or facilities experience
Familiarity with alarms, control panels, or monitoring systems
Basic troubleshooting or IT/technical support experience

Responsibilities

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