Senior HSE Leader — Energy & Data Center Projects

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Malaysia is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to advance health, safety, environment, and sustainability across a growing project portfolio. You will work with project teams, engineers, and external partners to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in HSE roles within project-based or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment on projects and industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE programs, policies, 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.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses, driving corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and site reviews for compliance.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness, and coaching to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor HSE metrics and prepare reports with improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Promote proactive safety culture through leadership and visible commitment.

Skills

HSE program development

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Malaysia is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to advance health, safety, environment, and sustainability across a growing project portfolio. You will work with project teams, engineers, and external partners to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in HSE roles within project-based or industrial settings.