HSE Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Bollullos de la Mitación; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a passionate HSE Technician based in Seville to drive safety culture, identify risks, and advance high standards across our operations.

You will lead risk assessments, investigate incidents, and train teams, while aligning with ISO 45001/14001 and Spanish regulations, with occasional travel to European sites.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) with three specializations: Safety, Hygiene, Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology.

Responsibilities

• Be a driving force behind our safety culture by empowering teams to adopt safe working practices and make prevention everyone’s responsibility.
• Lead in identifying and managing HSE risks with emphasis on electrical safety and industrial operations.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Shape and strengthen HSE standards to ensure compliance with Spanish legislation and support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems, audits, and improvements.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams and contractors, deliver engaging safety training, and support safe operations across projects.

Skills

HSE experience

Electrical safety

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Contractor safety

B2 English

Education

Engineering degree

Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) with ISO 45001/ISO 14001 specializations

Job description

Your expertise can make a difference. Your decisions can protect lives.

At Hitachi Energy, safety is more than a priority — it's a commitment that shapes everything we do.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced HSE Technician who is ready to take ownership, influence decisions, and make a real impact on how we work safely across our operations.

Based in Seville and connected to an international network of engineering and energy professionals, you will play a key role in strengthening our safety culture, anticipating risks, and ensuring that our people, projects, and operations meet the highest HSE standards.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to go beyond compliance, contribute ideas, challenge existing practices, and become a trusted HSE partner in a technologically advanced and evolving industry.

If you believe great safety performance starts with people, technical excellence, and the courage to make things better, we'd love to meet you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Be a driving force behind our safety culture, empowering teams to embrace safe working practices and fostering an environment where prevention is everyone's responsibility.
• Take the lead in identifying and managing HSE risks, with a strong focus on electrical safety, industrial operations, and effective preventive measures.
• Turn challenges into improvements by investigating incidents and near misses, identifying root causes, and implementing meaningful corrective actions.
• Shape and strengthen our HSE standards, ensuring compliance with Spanish legislation and supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Become a trusted partner for our engineering teams and contractors, providing expert guidance, delivering engaging safety training, and supporting safe operations.
• Make an impact beyond our local operations, collaborating with international stakeholders and visiting European sites to promote consistent, high-quality HSE practices.

Your Background

• A technical mindset and a strong HSE foundation: University degree in Engineering or a related technical field, together with a Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL), including all three specializations: Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology, qualifying for Advanced Level PRL functions in Spain.
• Experience that makes a difference: At least 3 years of HSE experience, ideally gained in electrical engineering, energy, manufacturing, or other complex industrial environments.
• Confidence in managing real-world risks: Practical knowledge of electrical hazards, risk assessments, preventive measures, incident investigations, and contractor safety.
• A commitment to excellence: Good understanding of Spanish HSE legislation, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. Internal auditing experience or certification would be an advantage.
• An international mindset: Strong Spanish and English communication skills (minimum B2), with the ability to engage and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• The right attitude: Proactive, approachable, analytical, and confident in making decisions, with a genuine passion for safety and continuous improvement. Availability for occasional travel across Europe is required.

More About Us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over 50,000 employees across 60 countries, we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today's generations and those to come.

Join us and be part of a global team that is advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.

Ready to make safety your impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy.