Site HSE Leader – Proactive Safety & Stop-Work Authority

Hitachi Energy

Rotterdam

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Safety Officer to lead HSE on multiple Benelux project sites. This role requires frequent travel across Belgium and the Netherlands, strong field presence, and the authority to intervene and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

You will implement Hitachi Energy HSE policies, train crews, perform inspections, and drive continuous improvement in safety across multidisciplinary project sites. Fluent Dutch and English are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 3–5 years hands‑on HSE experience within construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial project environments.
Proven experience working on multidisciplinary project sites and supporting subcontractor management and safety compliance.
Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, industry standards, and European safety directives.
Recognised HSE qualification such as MVK or an equivalent professional certification.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on site, influence behaviours, and build credibility with employees, contractors, customers, and management.
Fluent Dutch and English language skills are required; French language skills would be considered an advantage.
Willingness to travel frequently between project sites across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary HSE representative on site, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE standards, customer requirements, and local legislation.
Support and challenge Hitachi Energy employees and subcontractors through daily site presence, coaching, and active engagement in safe working practices.
Conduct site inspections, audits, safety walkdowns, and observations to identify hazards, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and practical coaching to ensure all personnel understand and apply safe working practices.
Ensure all site personnel, including subcontractors, are appropriately trained, briefed, and authorised before commencing work activities.
Monitor the condition and proper use of PPE, safety equipment, and site safety controls to ensure compliance with required standards.
Exercise stop‑work authority whenever unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or non‑compliance are identified and ensure corrective actions are implemented before work resumes.
Support work planning and execution by collaborating closely with project teams, engineering functions, site management, customers, and contractors to integrate HSE requirements into daily operations.
Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and the implementation of lessons learned.
Maintain accurate and timely HSE documentation and reporting, including inspections, observations, incidents, corrective actions, and key performance indicators.
Contribute to the development of a proactive safety culture by encouraging hazard reporting, workforce engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement across project sites.