Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer ensuring safety across Plug Power’s infrastructure systems. Collaborating on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

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