Global HSE Specialist on R&D and Engineering Ops - BU Transformers (f/m/d)
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BU Transformers is looking for an HSE Specialist who will serve as the primary point of contact between R&D, Engineering, and Quality Functions with the HSE Function. The role provides expert guidance on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) matters, collects and shares good and best practices, and follows up on the effective closeout of improvement actions and projects. Focus is on hazard identification and risk assessment across activities and projects, ensuring that safety considerations are integrated into all stages of development and operations.
In addition, the HSE Specialist will analyze information from HSE incidents to coordinate lessons learned and define, implement, and monitor improvement actions. These actions target products and work processes that can benefit from enhancements driven by R&D, Engineering, or Quality initiatives. Requested by the R&D team, this position supports projects involving Global Product Groups (GPGs) and Engineering while delivering essential HSE training.
How You’ll Make An Impact
* Serve as a bridge between HSE, R&D, Engineering, and Quality, ensuring effective knowledge transfer, corrective actions, and continuous improvement following incidents or identified gaps.
* Support the BU Transformers HSE Programs transitively, integrating R&D, Engineering, Quality and HSE outputs on improvements and learnings for the BU HSE Programs.
* Ensure a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving, remaining close to BU Units and translating assessments into clear actions.
* Drive and promote a strong HSE culture and performance, acting as a bridge between departments.
* Take on an expert role in the HSE field.
* Support the HSE management system, including relevant documents and processes.
* Drive initiatives and follow up on HSE targets.
* Train, coach, and support managers and employees on HSE actions and compliance.
* Analyze and work with global HSE performance, gathering data and identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
* Support compliance with local and international HSE requirements and standards.
* Contribute to assessing and improving BU Transformers HSE Management Systems.
Your background
* University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Engineering or related field.
* University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Occupational Health and Safety, HSE or related field.
* Proven experience in risk assessment, management systems, process improvement, MOC, auditing and incident investigation.
* 8+ years’ experience in HSE roles.
* Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
* Fluent in English; other languages would be an advantage.
* Competent in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.
* Competent in international HSE legislation.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural change.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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