Lead EHS Specialist

Plug Power•Lafayette, IN

1d•$86,400 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead EHS Specialist implements and completes EHS initiatives for manufacturing and laboratory operations. The role requires a strong understanding of OSHA regulations and general safety requirements, and close collaboration with operations and engineering teams to communicate and resolve issues. The position reports to the EVP, Global Manufacturing. The successful candidate is self-motivated, able to manage multiple assignments, and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced organization. Occasional travel of 10–15% is required. The position is located at the Lafayette, Indiana facility; remote work is generally not available. The role supports EHS compliance and program implementation, including inspections, employee training, incident investigations, chemical safety, and communication of EHS improvements. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their responsibilities, which may exceed eight hours per day or five days or 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience in EHS or a related field.
Ability to interpret regulations and implement requirements in the work environment.
Knowledge of hydrogen and other flammable chemicals and a broad background in safety and health programs.
Ability to analyze information, develop and deliver training programs, adapt policies, create reports, and recommend continuous improvements.
Working knowledge of data collection and statistics.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to model high standards of professionalism.
Self-motivation, drive, and excellent follow-through.
Highest ethical standards and commitment to work quality.
Ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders and respond to questions from managers, employees, and leadership.
Ability to write reports and procedural manuals.
Ability to manage complex projects and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

Help implement and monitor EHS activities with the operations team.
Complete routine safety inspections, including inspections of fire extinguishers, cranes, emergency eyewash stations and showers, and forklifts; complete electronic checklists, track audit findings and responses, close out audits, and maintain records.
Deliver employee training, including EHS new-hire orientation.
Coordinate training and licenses for cranes and forklifts.
Complete job safety analyses (JSAs) for new equipment and processes.
Collaborate with supervisors to document personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
Participate in incident investigations and ensure the incident management system is current.
Track investigations and prepare trend reports.
Maintain the chemical inventory database and its cross-references to GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); ensure each SDS is current, approved, and accessible to employees.
Help establish a Chemical Hygiene Plan for safe laboratory operations where applicable.
Participate in daily operations meetings and Gemba walks as assigned.
Communicate consistently and effectively with cross-functional team members so EHS improvements and changes are understood and questions are answered.
Build and maintain knowledge of Plug Power technology.
Provide regulatory knowledge, technical expertise, EHS engineering knowledge, best practices, and EHS management systems based on a detailed understanding of global EHS legal requirements, including regulations, codes, standards, directives, and administrative policies.
Manage projects, assure compliance, and roll out programs with limited supervision.
Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently.
Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility starting on the first day of hire.
401(k) with a 5% company match.
Bonus eligibility.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Wellness reimbursement program.
Potential eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement.
Fertility and family-building benefit.
Employee referral program.
Employee assistance program.