Senior HSE & Sustainability Lead – Energy Projects

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to drive Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability across diverse projects in Malaysia, including data center and energy infrastructure.

You will lead HSE programs, risk mitigation, incident investigations, audits, and training, collaborating with project teams, contractors, and regulators to uphold Hitachi Energy standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, at least 5 years in HSE roles, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment roles within project-based environments
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and safety assessments
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive HSE improvements across teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and site reviews for compliance
• Support project teams in planning and executing HSE activities throughout the lifecycle
• Deliver HSE training and coaching to employees, contractors, and stakeholders
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and prepare management reports
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and communities on HSE matters

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to drive Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability across diverse projects in Malaysia, including data center and energy infrastructure.

You will lead HSE programs, risk mitigation, incident investigations, audits, and training, collaborating with project teams, contractors, and regulators to uphold Hitachi Energy standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, at least 5 years in HSE roles, and