Senior EH&S Coordinator (Connecticut Location)

FuelCell Energy; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy in Danbury, CT, is seeking a Senior EH&S Coordinator to oversee the corporate EH&S program. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in EH&S, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Responsibilities include supporting R&D and manufacturing EH&S activities and conducting safety inspections. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $108,000 to $115,000 along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EH&S experience in field or power generation environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support day-to-day EH&S program administration.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Prepare regulatory reports and maintain documentation systems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical & Analytical Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Senior EH&S Coordinator (Connecticut Location)

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $108000 - $115000.

Location & Date

Location: CT, US

Date: Apr 4, 2026

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

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.

Application & Accommodation

FuelCell Energy is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please email your resume to [e-mail] or call 860-496-2222. Note: This line is for disabled job seekers only. A response may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current contract with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team will become the property of FuelCell Energy.

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

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.