Senior Lead HSE Auditor

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days full paid leaves per año

Flexible Benefit program

Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpt

Long service awards

Flexible Working

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HSE Auditor to lead and perform complex HSE audits across diverse facilities in the region. You will develop audit plans, conduct on-site inspections, and deliver actionable reports to drive improvements in health, safety, and environmental performance.

The role requires travel up to 60% regionally, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and the ability to mentor junior auditors while upholding Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values.

Qualifications

• Very high level of integrity.
• Willing to travel regionally at least 60% of the time.
• Pragmatic, action- and result-oriented.
• State-of-the-art expertise in audit techniques.
• Expertise in related HSE scope and regional regulatory framework.
• Lean manufacturing and operational excellence skills.
• Knowledge in occupational health and process safety.
• Skilled in environmental management and security.
• Industrial experience in both project/service and manufacturing activities within a global organization.
• Proven experience as a lead auditor.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated audit experience with behaviors and attitudes in line with ISO19011.
• A good understanding of ISO45001:2018, ISO14001:2026 and ISO 50001:2018.
• Fluent in both English and one (at a minimum) pertinent language for Hitachi Energy operations in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex HSE audits independently or as part of a team, covering a wide range of operational activities and facilities.
• Develop detailed audit plans, including scope, objectives, criteria, and methodologies, in accordance with established auditing standards and protocols.
• Conduct thorough on-site inspections, interviews with personnel at all levels, and review of documentation and records to assess HSE management systems and performance.
• Identify non-conformities, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement related to occupational health, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings, and practical recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including senior management, site leadership, and HSE committees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Hitachi Energy's HSE audit programs, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior auditors and other HSE professionals.
• Support incident investigations and risk assessments as required.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Skills

Integrity

Travel ready

Auditing

ISO 19011

ISO 45001

Lean manufacturing

Environmental mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will lead and execute complex HSE audits independently or as part of a team, covering a wide range of operational activities and facilities.
• You will develop detailed audit plans, including scope, objectives, criteria, and methodologies, in accordance with established auditing standards and protocols.
• You will conduct thorough on-site inspections, interviews with personnel at all levels, and review of documentation and records to assess HSE management systems and performance.
• You will identify non-conformities, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement related to occupational health, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.
• You will prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings, and practical recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• You will present audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including senior management, site leadership, and HSE committees.
• You will contribute to the continuous improvement of Hitachi Energy's HSE audit programs, methodologies, and tools.
• You will provide mentorship and guidance to junior auditors and other HSE professionals.
• You will support incident investigations and risk assessments as required.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Very high level of integrity
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally at least 60% of the time, potentially on short notice
• Pragmatic, action- and result-oriented
• State-of-the‑art expertise in audit technics
• Expertise in related HSE scope and regional regulatory framework
• Lean manufacturing and operational excellence skills
• Knowledge in occupational health and process safety
• Skilled in environmental management and security
• Industrial experience in both project/service and manufacturing activities within a global organization
• Proven experience as a lead auditor
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated audit experience with behaviors and attitudes in line with ISO19011.
• A good understanding of ISO45001:2018, ISO14001:2026 and ISO 50001:2018
• Fluent in both English and one (at a minimum) pertinent language for Hitachi Energy operations in the region.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working(subject to role)

Publication date : 2026-10-16