Senior EH&S Coordinator (Connecticut Location)

Overview

The pay for this position ranges from $108,000 - $115,000.

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).
• Prepare regulatory reports and maintain EH&S documentation systems.
• Partner with engineering and R&D teams to integrate EH&S requirements into design reviews, pilot testing, and new technology development.
• Provide EH&S support to manufacturing operations in Torrington as needed, including inspections, hazard assessments, and program implementation.
• Conduct field site visits to power plants to perform safety inspections, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• 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.
• Assist in permitting activities and environmental compliance, including sampling and reporting.
• 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).
• 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: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive EH&S experience in field or power generation environments.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

Note

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.