Environmental, Health, and Safety; EHS Manager

Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive risk management program that strives to exceed regulatory compliance requirements across multiple locations, including fabrication and maintenance. This role will ensure that Plug Power complies with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including, but not limited to, occupational safety and health, waste management, environmental regulatory compliance, workers' compensation, chemical control, industrial hygiene, fire safety, and transportation regulations.

The individual in this role will also contribute to efforts to build a strong safety culture and implement proactive measures to continually improve Plug's EHS program. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can work independently and is comfortable with multitasking in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires a high level of interaction with all functions throughout the organization.

To support your assigned locations, you will be required to travel 25% to 50% of the time.

• Develop and implement EHS Programs based on the Corporate EHS Management System, including creating policies, procedures, and training programs tailored to welding, cutting, grinding, etc operations and service locations.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure Plug maintains compliance with relevant EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) at the locations for which this role is responsible.
• Risk Assessments:
  Conduct comprehensive site risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential hazards, including those specific to hydrogen (e.g., flammability, high pressure, welding, cutting, cranes, etc), and implement effective mitigation strategies. In addition, perform full hazard and PPE assessments.
• Incident Investigation:
  Lead RC incident investigations into accidents and near-misses, identify root causes, contributing factors and recommend corrective actions.
• Training:
  Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employees, including Weekly Safety Huddles, Workday EHS training requirements and ensure you are experienced and/or qualified to conduct various trainings.
• Auditing:
  Lead the EHS Annual Facility/Location auditing group by conducting regular EHS audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Reporting:
  Manage EHS reporting, including incident reporting, regulatory compliance reporting, and environmental impact assessments.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  Develop and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for hydrogen spills, fires, and evacuations.
• Environmental Management:
  Manage waste disposal programs, emissions reporting, and spill prevention plans, while ensuring all required permits are active and up to date.
• Sustainability:
  Promote sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with waste management protocols.

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Pay Rate:

$96,800.00 - $

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply. The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire 401(k) with 5% company match Bonus eligibility Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time Paid Holidays Wellness Reimbursement Program Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral program Employee Assistance Program