EH&S Manager, Field

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a EH&S Manager, Field to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.. Reporting to the Senior Manager, EH&S, Field, the Manager is responsible for helping to carry out the day-to-day operations of the EH&S team and contributing to the application of effective EH&S management for all Field Service and Construction teams.  The ideal candidate will have an EH&S background, be a self-starter and have the ability to scale with a fast-growing company.  This position is based in San Jose, CA or Newark, DE and requires frequent travel to field service and construction sites.

Role and Responsibilities:

The EH&S Manager, Field, provides technical, programmatic, and operational assistance to the field and corporate projects.  The successful candidate must effectively manage the technical, operational and administrative activities associated with environmental, health & safety program development and implementation at the project level in accordance with corporate guidelines including, but not limited to:

• Assist in overseeing and developing all Company Field Safety Programs, Policies and Procedures, including job-specific safety plans; review frequently to ensure that all project safety requirements are met or exceeded.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations (i.e., CAA, CWA, RCRA). and the ability to coordinate data/sample collection and reporting in support of Corporate Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Governance efforts.
• Know, understand, and fully support all Company Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Work with field service and installation management to ensure implementation and compliance with all Company Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs on all projects and jobsites.
• Advise senior management of safety issues and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and environmental regulations.
• Work with current and potential clients to address and include all client related EH&S requirements.
• Keep Bloom information in third-party databases including, but not limited to, ISN, Veriforce and Avetta up to date.
• Schedule and perform jobsite safety audits and inspections for projects to determine compliance with all Company Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs and with local, state, and federal safety standards.
• Investigate all safety incidents and develop action plans to correct any noncompliance issues and plans to prevent similar incidents in the future. Work with field operations and management for implementation.
• Deliver Safety training/presentations, including OSHA 10, 30, new employee orientation and other safety training as needed and/or required by local, state, federal and jobsite safety standards.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with Company Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs and local, state, and federal standards.
• Prepare written reports and summaries for Company safety performance to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues, as needed.
• Issue safety warnings to personnel not in compliance with our safety policy. Stop any unsafe act(s).
• Establish and maintain all required job safety records.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations for recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E a plus.
• Frequent travel to all jobsites in the US.  Travel up to 50%.
• Utilize the root cause analysis to help field operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future recurrence of similar incidents.
• Create in-house training lessons utilizing the root cause analysis and identified corrective actions learned from investigations to prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents.
• Support the Company Claims Manager to ensure claims handling procedures are implemented and in compliance with the Company Claims Management policy and procedures.
• Provide/facilitate Company fleet safety training for all drivers.
• Participate in and take the lead in any regulatory inspection process as defined in the Company Safety Manual.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years applicable EHS related experience, international experience a plus.
• Preferred BS or equivalent work experience
• Current OSHA 500 & 511 (preferred).
• Complete understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification (preferred).
• Current First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification.
• Communicate effectively in English (oral, verbal, and written) with management and field level employees. English/Spanish bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Possess strong computer skills, including, but not limited to MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with, teach and mentor members of management and at the field level.
• Maintain driving qualifications as required in the Company Fleet Safety Program.
• Knowledgeable in claims management procedures and workers’ comp laws applicable for their geographical areas of operation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Travel up to 50%.
• Job requires working indoors and outdoors in all elements, depending on job location, heat, cold, rain, or snow and environmental conditions that present exposure to many odors, fumes, materials, substances, and particulate matter over which the company has no control and often no forewarning of existence unless they are considered hazardous materials; may include exposure to loud and/or repetitive noises.
• Ability to work from heights, in compact spaces, working both indoors and outdoors.
• This position works with energized circuits or in/with energized equipment.
• Travel to all jobsites on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, climb, bend, twist, and lift up to 25 lbs. without restriction.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to access construction areas from street level to all levels of the project structure, even when only access is by an approved ladder or stairs still under construction.

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