HSE Trainee (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Germany AG is seeking an HSE Trainee to begin a career in Health, Safety and Environment. You will support the implementation of HSE policies, assist in risk assessments, and help maintain safety standards across sites.

In this early-career role, you will gain hands-on experience, join training initiatives, and contribute to a strong safety culture while developing analytical and communication skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Health, Safety and Environment.
• First practical experience in HSE via internship or similar is an advantage.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and programs.
• Assist with HSE risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Participate in site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Support HSE trainings, safety briefings and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records and reports.
• Monitor and support the analysis of HSE performance indicators and metrics.
• Collaborate with different teams to strengthen our safety culture and environmental awareness.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / OH&S / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location:

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Job ID:

R0147337

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HSE Trainee (f/m/d) to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will support our HSE activities, contribute to maintaining high safety standards, and help foster a strong culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility.

How you'll make an impact

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and programs.
• Assist with HSE risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Participate in site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Support HSE trainings, safety briefings and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records and reports.
• Monitor and support the analysis of HSE performance indicators and metrics.
• Collaborate with different teams to strengthen our safety culture and environmental awareness.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuous improvement activities.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Health, Safety and Environment.
• First practical experience in HSE through an internship or similar role is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.

More about us

Join us and play a key role in building strategic customer partnerships that support a more sustainable, digital, and resilient energy future.

Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.