Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Job ID:
R0086675
Date Posted:
2025-04-02
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving innovative solutions? Join Hitachi Energy as a Machinery Safety Engineer in South Boston, VA where you'll lead the charge in ensuring the safety and well-being of our team. As a technical lead and subject matter expert, you'll play a pivotal role in machine risk assessment, functional safety, and safeguarding machinery. Collaborate with factory operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement safety-critical controls for industrial machinery projects and upgrades. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your expertise will be recognized and valued.
How You'll Make an Impact
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Lead risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation for machine safety.
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Provide machine safety training and develop technical competency within the organization.
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Deploy strategies and plans for cross-functional implementation of safety standards.
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Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prepare corrective action plans.
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Support emergency response and containment actions related to machine safety.
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Facilitate continuous improvement of machine safety processes.
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Offer technical safety advice and risk reviews for machinery-related capital projects.
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Define preventative maintenance plans for machinery and equipment.
Your Background
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (HSE education or similar experiences desirable).
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ANSI or TUV certification is desirable or the desire to become certified.
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Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
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Understanding of ANSI and ISO Machine Safety Standards
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Minimum 5 years of experience in machine safety process/program management, maintenance, risk assessment, and design.
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Proficiency in reading and designing diagrams for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
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Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
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Proactive mindset with excellent communication and influencing skills.
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Ability to travel inside and outside of the United States for new equipment review. Approximately 10% travel.
More About Us
At Hitachi Energy, we prioritize safety and integrity, fostering a culture of responsibility and care. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development. Together, we can achieve great things!
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