EH&S Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated EH&S Specialist to support our Danbury Research & Development facility and Field (Power Plant) operations.

This role will focus primarily on R&D and engineering support in Danbury, with field-based safety support for power generation sites and periodic support at our Torrington manufacturing facility as business needs require.

This role will partner closely with engineering, and field service teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across diverse working environments. The position requires approximately 30-50% travel to field power plant locations, with occasional travel to Torrington.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, technically strong, and capable of working independently in fast-paced and dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support day-to-day administration of the corporate EH&S program for Danbury R&D, Field Operations, and support activities at the Torrington Manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support compliance with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System).
• Conduct field site visits to power plants to perform safety inspections, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Assist in permitting activities and environmental compliance, including sampling and reporting.
• Administer and maintain the EH&S Corporate Compliance Calendar.
• Prepare regulatory reports and maintain EH&S documentation systems.
• Provide EH&S with support to manufacturing operations in Torrington as needed, including inspections, hazard assessments, and program implementation.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking across R&D, field, and manufacturing environments.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and hazard assessments.
• Conduct audits of EH&S recordkeeping and monitor corrective actions to closure.
• Support contractor and supplier EH&S oversight.
• Deliver training and ensure employee completion of required EH&S training programs.
• Support waste management programs (hazardous and non-hazardous materials).
• Conduct spill prevention and response activities; maintain and inspect spill kits and secondary containment structures.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to ensure EH&S is integrated into projects and field deployments.
• Support corporate ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Complete required reports, data processing, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of direct EH&S experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or operational setting with demonstrated experience on extended or rotating shifts.
• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (required); First Aid/CPR/AED (required). HAZWOPER 40-Hour preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, RCRA, EPCRA, NFPA standards, LOTO, confined space, and hazardous materials handling.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence without direct authority; proficiency in Microsoft Office and EH&S recordkeeping systems.

Candidate Must Possess / Be Knowledgeable In:

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. Familiarity with state-specific EH&S regulations (e.g., CT DEEP or other state agencies relevant to field sites).
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
• Experience conducting hazard analyses, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to engineering, manufacturing, and operational environments.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support compliance and performance metrics.

Systems & Tools:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with compliance management systems preferred.

Change & Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to influence others, support continuous improvement initiatives, and drive safety engagement across teams.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and outdoor power plant environments.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard hats, safety shoes, and respiratory protection as required.
• Ability to enter warehouse, lab, manufacturing, and field environments, including climbing ladders and walking industrial sites.
• Ability to travel locally and domestically (30-50%) to support field operations, with periodic travel to the Torrington manufacturing facility.
• Must be willing to respond to occasional after-hours business needs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.