
Senior Systems Engineer
Plug Power
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $92,300 - $138,400 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PHAHAZOPLOPArisk assessmentsRoot Cause AnalysisManagement of Changerisk mitigation strategiessafety implicationsprocess safetyfunctional safety
Soft Skills
leadershipteamworkcommunicationpublic speakingflexibilityreport writingpresentation skillsmulti-taskingfollow-throughcollaboration
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Industrial Hygienist (CIH)