Senior EH&S Lead — R&D & Field Operations

FuelCell Energy; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 115,000; 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 seeks a proactive Senior EH&S Coordinator to support our Danbury R&D and field operations. The role emphasizes safety program administration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with engineering and field teams.

Travel 30–50% to field power plant locations with occasional visits to Torrington. Successful candidate will drive ISO 14001/45001 compliance, incident investigations, and training across diverse work environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EH&S experience in field or power generation environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; CT DEEP familiarity.
• 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.

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 with 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, 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.

Skills

EH&S experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Hazard analysis

Root cause investigation

Education

BS in EH&S or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Compliance management systems

Job description

FuelCell Energy seeks a proactive Senior EH&S Coordinator to support our Danbury R&D and field operations. The role emphasizes safety program administration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with engineering and field teams.

Travel 30–50% to field power plant locations with occasional visits to Torrington. Successful candidate will drive ISO 14001/45001 compliance, incident investigations, and training across diverse work environments.