Senior HSE & Sustainability Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Reynosa, Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead site HSE programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local and global standards. The role collaborates with management and engineering to embed safety into daily operations and drive sustainability initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

The candidate will design training, manage document control, and coordinate internal and external audits, contributing to a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in dedicated HSE roles in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Knowledge of local and international HSE regulations (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NOMs, STPS).
• Experience with risk assessment methods (JSA, PHA, HAZOP) and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and training skills with leadership presence.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving abilities in factory contexts.
• Proficient with MS Office for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and collaborate with operations and engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, NOM-001-STPS) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site-specific HSE programs and risk assessments.
• Lead safety audits, environmental inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deliver comprehensive HSE training for all site personnel.
• Manage HSE documentation, SOPs, and regulatory records within the QMS.
• Collaborate with factory leadership to integrate HSE into operations.
• Ensure compliance with heavy industrial and transformer manufacturing safety laws.
• Prepare for external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Analyze HSE performance data and report trends to leadership.
• Plan and execute site emergency drills and update response plans.
• Drive integration of the site's Integrated Management System (QMS) for quality, environment and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Electrical safety awareness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Safety Engineering, or related field

Tools

HSE management systems

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead site HSE programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local and global standards. The role collaborates with management and engineering to embed safety into daily operations and drive sustainability initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

The candidate will design training, manage document control, and coordinate internal and external audits, contributing to a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement