HSE Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs. You will foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations, while minimizing risks to employees, the environment, and company assets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, NEBOSH Diploma or CSP/CRSP, and 12–15 years of progressive HSE leadership experience in multinational settings with greenfield

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Nationally recognized professional certification in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CRSP) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in an HSE management role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s HSE management system.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections with corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Act as primary contact for regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with environmental permits and health & safety legislation.
• Manage environmental performance (waste, energy, emissions, water) and drive improvements.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and HR to integrate HSE into business processes.
• Prepare and present regular HSE performance reports to senior management.
• Stay updated on new HSE legislation and best practices.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in health & safety or related field

NEBOSH Diploma / CSP / CRSP

Tools

HSE management software

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs across Hitachi, Ltd. This role is crucial in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and minimizing risks to employees, the environment, and company assets.

How you'll make an impact

Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's global standards and local regulations.

Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues, developing and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for all HSE incidents, ensuring effective preventative measures are established and shared.

Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with all environmental permits, licenses, and health & safety legislation.

Manage and monitor environmental performance, including waste management, energy consumption, emissions, and water usage, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, conducting regular drills and ensuring all personnel are adequately trained.

Collaborate with various departments, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to integrate HSE considerations into all business processes.

Prepare and present regular HSE performance reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

Stay abreast of new and emerging HSE legislation, industry best practices, and technological advancements, proactively adapting company policies and procedures.

You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nationally recognized professional certification in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CRSP) is highly preferred.

Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in an HSE management role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment.

Extensive Experience working on Greenfield projects with heavy engineering & transformer industry.

In-depth knowledge of local and international HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.

Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing effective HSE programs.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HSE management software.

Ability to travel occasionally to other Hita

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.