EH&S Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking an EH&S Generalist in Danbury, CT, to administer and improve environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing, lab, and office spaces. The role advances toward Coordinator and Manager positions.

This position requires leading investigations, ensuring OSHA compliance, and supporting hazardous waste management while coordinating with multiple facilities regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Associates Degree in a related field with 4-6 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer EH&S programs (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, etc.).
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage OSHA compliance and recordkeeping.
• Support hazardous waste management, inspections and disposal activities.
• Support environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver employee EH&S training programs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Prepare EH&S metrics and management reports.
• Career ladder: Specialist → Generalist → Coordinator → Manager.

Skills

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/science/engineering

Associate's degree with 4–6 years' experience

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

HAZMAT certification

DOT Hazardous Materials Training

Job description

EH&S Generalist

Danbury, CT, US, 06810

Aug 25, 2026

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.
• Career Ladder: EH&S Specialist EH&S Generalist EH&S Coordinator EH&S Manager.

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, and generous paid leave.

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

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