HSE Manager

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The opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs across Hitachi, Ltd. This role is crucial in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and minimizing risks to employees, the environment, and company assets.
How you'll make an impact

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's global standards and local regulations.

• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues, developing and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for all HSE incidents, ensuring effective preventative measures are established and shared.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with all environmental permits, licenses, and health & safety legislation.

• Manage and monitor environmental performance, including waste management, energy consumption, emissions, and water usage, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, conducting regular drills and ensuring all personnel are adequately trained.

• Collaborate with various departments, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to integrate HSE considerations into all business processes.

• Prepare and present regular HSE performance reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

• Stay abreast of new and emerging HSE legislation, industry best practices, and technological advancements, proactively adapting company policies and procedures.

• You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

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

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Nationally recognized professional certification in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CRSP) is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in an HSE management role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment.

• Extensive Experience working on Greenfield projects with heavy engineering & transformer industry.

• In-depth knowledge of local and international HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing effective HSE programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HSE management software.

• Ability to travel occasionally to other Hita

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

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.