Senior EH&S Coordinator (Connecticut Location)

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a proactive Senior EH&S Coordinator for the Torrington, CT facility. This hybrid role will focus on R&D and field operations safety while promoting a strong culture of safety compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives across sites.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EH&S within power generation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities across dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EH&S experience in field or power generation environments.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to different environments.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of the corporate EH&S program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Conduct field site visits to perform safety inspections.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

Experience conducting hazard analyses

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Ability to influence and drive safety engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

Senior EH&S Coordinator (Connecticut Location)

Location: Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Overview

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

This hybrid 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).
• 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 record‑keeping 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 incorporated into projects and field deployments.
• Support corporate ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Complete required reports, data processing, and compliance documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.