HSE Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Mentor during onboarding

Training and education programs

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe is seeking a Country HSE Specialist to join the HSE Team in Denmark. You will support Danish projects in the Nordic OU and drive high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across project lifecycles.

You will develop and maintain HSE documentation, ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement and risk management in a global team environment. English and Danish communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize HSE management systems for the Nordic OU in Denmark.
• Prepare and update HSE documentation according to internal processes and tender dates.
• Attend clarification meetings and workshops with the customer.
• Prepare the Project HSE Plan and related documentation such as Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
• Ensure activities comply with legal, contractual and internal HSE requirements.
• Produce reports for Project Reviews and participate in meetings to ensure the HSE Operating System remains effective.
• Review HSE documentation from subcontractors to meet requirements.

Skills

HSE experience

English communication

Danish communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications

Tools

HSE certifications

Job description

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HUBEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

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.

ThePGGINordic 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,Swedenand Denmark.

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

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together talented professionals with experience from the energy sector, industrialconstructionand major infrastructure projects. We valueexpertise,integrityand a willingness to take initiative. We are a team that shares knowledge openly, learns from eachotherand 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 constructivechallenge, transparent communication and the confidence to speak up when improvements can be made. Bymaintaininghigh professional standards and supporting one another, we help project teams achieve results while protecting people, theenvironmentand the long-term success of our projects.

We challenge established practices and continuously look for better ways to manage risk, support projectteamsand improve performance. Through innovation,digitalizationand 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 turningnew ideasinto practical solutions that enable safer,smarterand 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 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.