HSE and Sustainability Lead | Stoney Creek, Canada

Hitachi Energy; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement programs

Paid leave and flexible work

Learning platforms and career growth

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Ontario seeks an HSE & Sustainability Senior Specialist to support HSE programs and sustainability initiatives at the Stoney Creek facility.

You will shape systems, practices, and organizational capability to drive reliable operations while ensuring compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, or Occupational Health Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing, and 3 years managing direct reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and plant-specific software systems; able to work in matrixed teams.
• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), serious injury and fatality prevention, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, sustainability programs; professional certifications (CRSP, CHSC, PE, PMP) are assets.
• English and French required for operations and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE team to support site priorities and internal customers.
• Establish and apply HOP-aligned HSE approaches for organizational learning and safety.
• Use risk-based methods to identify vulnerabilities and understand system conditions.
• Coach site leadership to improve risk management, accountability, and leadership behaviors.
• Maintain and improve HSE management systems; use audits for learning.
• Oversee incident, near-miss, and learning reviews to improve system performance.
• Monitor HSE trends and communicate insights to leaders across the organization.
• Guide ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification activities and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

HSE management

Team leadership

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

HOP concepts

MS Office

Bilingual English/French

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Chemistry/ Environmental Health Sciences/ Occupational Health Sciences

Tools

Plant software systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE & Sustainability Senior Specialist to support HSE and sustainability activities at our Stoney Creek facility. In this role, you will help shape the systems, practices, and organizational capability that support reliable operations while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. You will work closely with site leadership, the local HSE & Sustainability team, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk management, operational learning, and continuous improvement. The position focuses on applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, advancing serious injury and fatality prevention efforts, supporting ISO management systems, and promoting a culture of learning, psychological safety, and accountability. You will also contribute to the development of HSE programs, guide investigations and corrective actions, monitor trends and risks, and support initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and resilience.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Manage the HSE team in support of site priorities and internal customers while building long-term organizational capability.
• Establish and execute HSE approaches aligned with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices, organizational learning, and serious injury and fatality prevention.
• Apply risk-based approaches and operational learning to identify vulnerabilities and understand system conditions that influence risk.
• Coach and advise site leadership to strengthen risk management practices, accountability, and effective leadership behaviors.
• Maintain and execute HSE management systems, using audits and inspections as tools for learning and continuous improvement.
• Manage incident, near-miss, and learning reviews focused on understanding organizational conditions and improving system performance.
• Monitor and communicate HSE trends, insights, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities to leaders across the organization.
• Guide the local HSE & Sustainability team while supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, or Occupational Health Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and 3 years of experience managing direct reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and plant-specific software systems, with the ability to work effectively within matrixed leadership and functional teams.
• Practical experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), serious injury and fatality prevention programs, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, sustainability programs, or professional certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, PE, or PMP would be considered an asset.
• Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec. Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have opportunities to contribute to meaningful work while supporting your professional growth.

• Work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Access learning platforms and career development programs.
• Benefit from attractive health and retirement programs.
• Enjoy paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

In compliance with Ontario's Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.