HSE Specialist

Hitachi Energy Denmark A/S; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Denmark A/S seeks a Country HSE Specialist to support Danish projects in the Nordic OU. You will drive HSE documentation, risk management, and continuous improvement across lifecycle stages, interfacing with project teams, customers and contractors.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ISO 45001/14001 awareness, and fluency in English and Danish. Flexible within Middelfart or Ballerup, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience of HSE tasks in projects.
• Professional HSE certification is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate within global teams.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Improve and implement the HSE management system for the Nordic OU in Denmark.
• Prepare and update HSE documents; submit plans by tender dates.
• Attend customer meetings (in person or remote).
• Prepare the Project HSE Plan and related docs.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and internal HSE requirements.
• Produce and attend reviews and reporting of HSE performance.
• Review subcontractor HSE documentation to meet requirements.

Skills

HSE management

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Risk assessment

Communication

Global team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a Country HSE Specialist to join our HSE Team in Middlefart or Ballerup. In this role, you will support our Danish projects in the Nordic Operation Unit (OU) and focus on the HSE tasks in the HSE department and throughout the project’s life cycle. You will be ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance are documented, monitored and maintained. You will also be driving continuous improvement in all areas of HSE.

The PGGI Nordic OU HSE Team is a network of experienced health, safety and environmental professionals supporting the delivery of complex construction, energy and industrial projects across Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

We support highly skilled site teams in delivering world-class projects through professionalism, quality and operational excellence, creating environments where safety is the natural outcome of doing the job right. Working closely with project management, customers and contractors, we provide expertise and practical support throughout the project lifecycle. Our focus is on enabling disciplined planning, effective risk management and high-quality execution that protects people, enhances performance and strengthens project outcomes.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together talented professionals with experience from the energy sector, industrial construction and major infrastructure projects. We value expertise, integrity and a willingness to take initiative. We are a team that shares knowledge openly, learns from each other and works together to solve challenges in demanding project environments. We welcome individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who are motivated by continuous development and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

We believe that excellence comes from combining technical competence with personal accountability. We encourage constructive challenge, transparent communication and the confidence to speak up when improvements can be made. By maintaining high professional standards and supporting one another, we help project teams achieve results while protecting people, the environment and the long-term success of our projects.

We challenge established practices and continuously look for better ways to manage risk, support project teams and improve performance. Through innovation, digitalization and intelligent use of technology, we advance how decisions are made and how projects are executed. We do not simply adapt to change; we actively shape the future of HSE by turning new ideas into practical solutions that enable safer, smarter and more efficient project delivery.

If you are motivated by complex projects, enjoy working with skilled professionals and want to help shape the future of HSE in the energy and construction industries, you will fit right in with our team.

How you’ll make an impact

• Implement and work with continuous improvement of Hitachi Energy operating unit management system and local requirements in Denmark for the operating unit of the Nordic OU
• Prepare and update HSE documentation in accordance with the internal process. Submit all preliminary HSE plans to the customer in accordance with the tender submission dates.
• Attend clarification meetings and workshops with the customer (both in person and remotely).
• Prepare the Project HSE Plan as well as other HSE-related documentation such as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
• Ensure activities under the scope of Hitachi Energy are in compliance with legal and contractual HSE requirements as well as internal HSE requirements.
• Produce reports for Project Reviews, both internal and Customer, and attend the Project Review meetings to ensure the Hitachi Energy HSE Operating System remains suitable, adequate, and effective.
• Review HSE documentation from all Hitachi Energy subcontractors and support subcontractors to meet internal and Project HSE requirements.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent
• Previous experience of HSE tasks in projects
• Professional HSE certification is seen as a plus
• Knowledgeable of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate within global teams
• Self-driven and persistent attitude towards challenges. You work actively and professionally both independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Danish

What we offer

• Flexible working time
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Denmark and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Come and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society!

We will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Location

Middelfart, Middelfart, Denmark

Job type

Full time

Work arrangement

On-Site

Experience

Experienced

Job function

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Contract

Regular

Publication date

2026-08-07

Reference number

R0137914

About Hitachi Energy

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. We welcome you to apply today.