HSE Trainee (f/m/d)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mannheim; Hybride; EUR 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Germany AG is seeking an HSE Trainee to join our team in Mannheim. This early-career opportunity focuses on Health, Safety and Environment, supporting policy implementation, risk assessments and training.

You will gain hands-on experience in maintaining safety standards, performing audits, and contributing to a culture of environmental responsibility. Fluency in English is required, German skills are a plus, and the role is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• First practical experience in HSE is an advantage.
• Proactive mindset with analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Support HSE policy implementation and continuous improvement.
• Assist with HSE risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure HSE compliance.
• Support HSE trainings, safety briefings and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records and reports.
• Monitor HSE performance indicators and metrics; support data analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to strengthen safety culture and environmental awareness.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuous improvement activities.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

German (advantage)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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