EH&S Generalist

FuelCell Energy; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life/disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking an EH&S Generalist to administer and improve environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing, laboratory, field service, warehouse, and office operations. This role advances the EH&S function from specialist to coordinator and manager readiness.

You will lead OSHA compliance, incident investigations, training, hazardous waste management, and emergency planning for multiple facilities in the region, with 25-35% regional travel and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field required.
• 1–2 years’ EH&S experience preferred; entry-level considered.
• Associates degree with 4–6 years’ experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Administer EH&S programs including LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, PPE, and Contractor Safety.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage OSHA compliance and recordkeeping.
• Support RCRA hazardous waste management and environmental reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Support multiple FuelCell Energy facilities regionally.
• Prepare EH&S metrics, audits, inspections, and management reports.

Skills

EH& S knowledge

Incident investigation

OSHA compliance

Training delivery

Environmental reporting

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field

Associates Degree with 4-6 years’ experience

Job description

FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.

With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.

Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.

The pay for this position ranges from $70000- $86000.

Summary

We have a great opportunity for an EH&S Generalist to join our dynamic team. The EH&S Generalist is responsible for the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs supporting manufacturing, laboratory, field service, warehouse, and office operations. This role serves as the progression above EH&S Specialist and prepares candidates for EH&S Coordinator and Manager positions.

Essential Functions / Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer EH&S programs including LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, PPE, and Contractor Safety.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Manage OSHA compliance and recordkeeping.
• Support RCRA hazardous waste management, inspections, manifesting, and disposal activities.
• Support wastewater, air permitting, SPCC, EPCRA, Tier II, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Support DOT hazardous materials transportation compliance.
• Develop and deliver employee EH&S training programs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Support multiple FuelCell Energy facilities across the region.
• Prepare EH&S metrics, audits, inspections, and management reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field. Entry level opportunity, but 1 to 2 years’ experience preferred

Associates Degree in a related field with 4-6 years’ experience

Certifications / Licenses

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• Ability to acquire and maintain HAZMAT certification (company provided).
• Ability to successfully complete initial RCRA hazardous waste management training applicable to assigned duties.
• Ability to successfully complete required continuing and refresher RCRA hazardous waste training within regulatory timeframes.
• Ability to successfully complete DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training and required recurrent refresher training.
• Maintains qualifications and training records required for hazardous waste management, hazardous materials transportation, and emergency response responsibilities.
• ASP, GSP, CSP, CHMM, or active pursuit preferred.
• HAZWOPER preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Works in manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, office, and outdoor environments.
• Routinely works in and moves throughout a 70,000+ sq. ft. plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks.
• Works both in climate controlled and uncontrolled environments.
• Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats and other PPE as required.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull and place manufacturing materials which have a weight of 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Routinely performs tasks that require full range of motion with both hands/arms. Motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side to side and overhead.
• Works with and around chemicals, including but not limited to nickel-based compounds, adhesives and solvents.
• Routinely on feet and required to move from area to area within the warehouse for a period of eight (8) hours with designated breaks.
• 25-35% regional travel.
• May respond to emergency situations outside normal business hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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
• generous paid leave

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury