Senior HSE Lead for Energy & Infrastructure Projects

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to drive Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability across our Malaysia project portfolio, including data center and energy infrastructure initiatives.

You will lead HSE programs, conduct risk assessments and audits, deliver training, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure compliant, safe operations. Regular travel to sites across Malaysia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related).
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and safety assessments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel across Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve HSE programs, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Provide HSE leadership across project execution, service operations, and business activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace, operational, and environmental risks to prevent incidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events, identifying root causes and driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and site reviews to ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy standards, customer requirements, and local regulatory obligations.
• Support project teams in the planning and execution of HSE activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness programs, and coaching to employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and prepare reports, analyses, and improvement recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders on HSE-related matters.
• Support and contribute to sustainability initiatives, environmental programs, and continuous improvement activities across the organization.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership, engagement, and visible commitment to HSE excellence.
• Travel regularly to project sites within Malaysia, particularly Johor, to provide operational support, governance, and oversight.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to drive Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability across our Malaysia project portfolio, including data center and energy infrastructure initiatives.

You will lead HSE programs, conduct risk assessments and audits, deliver training, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure compliant, safe operations. Regular travel to sites across Malaysia is required.