EH&S Generalist

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.

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.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. 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 believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to [email protected] or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

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

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