Lead and facilitate PHA including HAZOP and LOPA for infrastructure systems and product designs.
Conduct risk assessments and advise engineering, operations, and service teams on risk mitigation strategies and appropriate safeguards.
Support establishing, maintaining, and improving Plug Power’s Functional Safety Lifecycle in accordance with IEC 61511-1, including supporting SRS, risk reduction strategies, and lifecycle documentation.
Execute Management of Change processes to evaluate safety implications of modifications and facilitate additional design implementation where necessary.
Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support compliance with applicable process safety regulations and standards, including OSHA PSM, EPA, RMP, and relevant NFPA codes.
Develop procedures, templates, and internal guidance documents to strengthen Plug Power’s risk management and functional safety governance.
Audit and monitor process safety programs and lifecycle activities to identify gaps, recommend actions, and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, service, and product management teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated throughout the product and infrastructure system lifecycle.
Communicate safety risks, recommendations, and compliance concerns to leadership and stakeholders.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in process safety within a manufacturing or process plant environment
Professional certifications including Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other related safety certifications are strongly preferred
Prior experience as a HAZOP & LOPA facilitator is highly preferred
Knowledge and broad technical background with federal and state regulations (NFPA, OSHA, RCRA, DOT, DEC) is required
Experience establishing or upgrading corporate policies and procedures is preferred
Proven skill set with a variety of computer and software programs including: Microsoft Office, aeShield, exSILentia, PHAWorks, SalesForce, etc.
Capability to present information effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders while responding to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers and the leadership team
Proven leadership, teamwork and flexibility to manage changes in projects and priorities
Ability to write reports and procedural manuals
Superior communication and public speaking skills
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
Excellent follow-through
Tech Stack
PMP
Benefits
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