HSE Engineer

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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the HSE management system (ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO50001) to ensure compliance and effectiveness, lead internal and external audits. 

2. You will conduct law and regulatory compliance review, manage and resolve any regulatory or legal HSE-related issues. Feedback on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across Hitachi Energy to management and employees. Reports progress on implementation of Hitachi Energy HSE objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Hitachi Energy Group, as required. 

3. You will ensure that area of managers understand their HSE obligations and liability to fulfil site HSE roles, according to local HSE law and Hitachi Energy Group policy, instructions and standards. 

4. You will facilitate HSE risks assessment by line management, support management team, contractors' employees and shop floor employees, i.e. those directly concerned by the hazards, ensure all processes are implemented, conduct and lead the basic concepts such as risk assessment and environmental aspects & impact assessment. 

5. You will communicate and engage with contractors' employees and shop floor employees to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment to HSE efforts and performance and obtain objectives feedback to drive HSE performance. You will coach and guide front line staff to ensure the safety culture and prevention activities. 

6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

7. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background 

1. You hold a bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Environment, and electrical engineering is a plus, with minimum of 5 years full time experience in HSE management in the mechanical manufacturing industry. 

2. Required with Certified Safety Engineer. 

3. Knowledge about workplace risk assessment methodologies and techniques. 

4. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. 

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.