Global Fire & Explosion Safety Program Architect

Hitachi Energy; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Global Fire and Explosion Safety Specialist to lead safety programs across facilities and projects. You will drive risk assessment, develop cross-functional safety strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with EN, SEVESO, ATEX, and NFPA standards, while traveling internationally as needed.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 8+ years of experience in fire and explosion safety, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering with specialization in Fire and Explosion safety.
• 8+ years of experience in Fire and Explosion safety roles or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of EN (EU) Fire and Explosion Regulations, SEVESO, ATEX, British Standards, API, NFPA.
• Experience defining and conducting fire and explosion inspections and audits.
• Ability to collaborate with insurance companies on prevention measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BU Fire and Explosion Safety Program with related processes and guidance.
• Assess and safeguard prevention systems on BU TR facilities, tools, and equipment.
• Develop cross-functional strategies for safety measures and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide training and develop safety competencies at local sites.
• Define requirements for safety during purchasing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Real Estate projects to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and prepare corrective actions.

Skills

Fire and explosion safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering with specialization in Fire and Explosion safety

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Global Fire and Explosion Safety Specialist to lead safety programs across facilities and projects. You will drive risk assessment, develop cross-functional safety strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with EN, SEVESO, ATEX, and NFPA standards, while traveling internationally as needed.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 8+ years of experience in fire and explosion safety, and fluency in English.