HSSE Manager - New construction

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; London; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HSSE leader to drive safety, health, and environmental readiness for a new manufacturing facility.

You will lead risk-based approaches, strengthen regulatory compliance, and guide the project toward safe startup and long-term operational excellence. You will build and lead the local HSSE team, coordinate with project leadership, oversee investigations and audits, and implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems across design, construction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HSSE experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including developing and leading teams.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, facility construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CRSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are assets.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Experience in pulp and paper or wood manufacturing is favorable

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HSSE team supporting facility design, construction, commissioning, and the transition to operations.
• Establish and execute an HSSE strategy focused on risk reduction, learning culture, system design, and the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities.
• Partner with project, construction, and site leadership to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks across all startup phases.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, risk management, and constructability evaluations to integrate safety and environmental considerations into decisions.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes for continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Monitor HSSE performance metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across employees, contractors, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

HSSE program development

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, you will support and enable Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) efforts during the design, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup of a new manufacturing facility. In this role, you will help identify, manage, and reduce risk by building systems, practices, and organizational capability that support safe and reliable operations from day one and beyond.

You will work closely with project, construction, and site leadership to strengthen risk management, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position includes leading and developing the local HSSE team, supporting contractor and stakeholder alignment, overseeing investigations and audits, implementing ISO management systems, and helping establish the foundations for long-term operational excellence and resilience.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and develop the HSSE team supporting facility design, construction, commissioning, and the transition to operations.
• Establish and execute an HSSE strategy focused on risk reduction, learning culture, system design, and the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities.
• Partner with project, construction, and site leadership to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks associated with all phases of the facility startup.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, risk management, and constructability evaluations to integrate safety and environmental considerations into project decisions.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes to drive continuous improvement and organizational learning.
• Implement, and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Monitor and analyze HSSE performance metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations to site and project leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across employees, contractors, and project partners.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HSSE experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including developing and leading teams.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, facility construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CRSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is considered an asset.
• Experience in pulp and paper or wood manufacturing is favorable

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.
• Grow your career through ongoing learning, leadership development programs, and diverse opportunities across our worldwide organization.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

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.