Regional HSE Manager

The Opportunity

Lead a team of HSE specialists (in Local Operating Unit and Projects) and contribute to improving Health, Safety and environmental (HSE) performance in the respective organization to ensure a exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment. Support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge to offer solutions and advice. Facilitate delivery of support from Hub, BU and Center of Expertise (CoE) and ensure effective risk management through HSE excellence along Hitachi Energys Value chain.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Reports HSE incidents. Feeds back on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across Hitachi Energy to management and employees. Reports progress on implementation of HITACHI ENERGY Group Sustainability objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Hitachi Energy and Business Unit level, as required.
• Implements policies and standards. Ensures area of responsibility is audited according to program for audit. Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles, according to local HSE law and Hitachi Energys policy, instructions and standards. Live Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Supports compliance with human rights, security, and crisis management processes.
• Facilitates comprehensive HSE risk assessments led by line management-including project management teams, site management personnel, contractors, and workmen directly associated with identified hazards while ensuring full implementation of all required processes. Leads and conducts fundamental assessments such as risk assessment and environmental aspect and impact evaluations.
• Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on the environment throughout the respective organization.
• Engages external (e.g., customers, suppliers and other stakeholders) and internal stakeholders in order to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment on Hitachi Energys HSE efforts and performance and obtain objective feedback. Cooperates with other functions, the CoE and business partners to drive HSE performance. Coach and guide all levels of management, supervisor, and employee at site and office levels to establish the safety culture, prevention
• Participates in defining the annual budget for the area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints.
• Contributes to and/or plans and executes HSE, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (CR) related projects. Develops and reports on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors. Conduct and lead the basic concepts such as risk assessment and environmental aspects and impact assessment. Participate in the internal and external audit of the HSE management system.
• Ensures that the area of responsibility is appropriately organized, staffed, skilled, and directed. Guides, motivates, and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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

• Preferred bachelors degree or Diploma in electrical/ mechanical environmental
• engineering. Full time Safety course (at least 1 year), NEBOSH will be preferred.
• Completion of an OSHA training program is an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge in construction activities.
• 10-12 years working in the HSE field (Preferable to working in Sub-station business). Knowledge about workplace risk assessment methodologies and techniques.
• Strong Leadership and organization skills. Influence stakeholders perspectives on requirements and activities.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to Audit and Incident Reporting.
• Work with other Functional Teams in operations to create a safe environment for
• everyone. In depth knowledge of country legislation and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations to review company practices.
• Good in verbal and written communication and demonstration.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. 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. We welcome you to apply today.

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