Senior Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• 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
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program