Status: Exempt (Salaried)
As a Senior Safety Engineer, you will lead safety engineering activities across Plug Power’s infrastructure systems’ product lifecycle to mitigate the probability and consequences of failures. The role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive risk management programs for various products or specific application projects.
This position plays a key role in ensuring that solutions Plug Power delivers are designed and implemented in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as recognized industry best practices. The role is primarily focused on process safety and functional safety engineering, including supporting the development and maintenance of Plug Power’s functional safety lifecycle in accordance with IEC 61511-1.
While the role primarily supports process safety management activities, responsibilities may also include advising on occupational safety, environmental regulatory considerations, and risk mitigation strategies as they relate to product design and infrastructure deployment. The Senior Systems Engineer will contribute to building a strong safety culture across the organization and support proactive measures to continuously improve risk management practices.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently as well as collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and service teams in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent interaction with external partners including suppliers, customers, or regulatory bodies, and therefore strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Support compliance with applicable process safety regulations and standards, including OSHA PSM, EPA, RMP, and relevant NFPA codes.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, service, and product management teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated throughout the product and infrastructure system lifecycle.
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
Knowledge and broad technical background with federal and state regulations (NFPA, OSHA, RCRA, DOT, DEC) is required
Proven skill set with a variety of computer and software programs including: Microsoft Office, aeShield, exSILentia, PHAWorks, SalesForce, etc..
Pay Rate:
$92,300.00 - $138,400.00
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
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
