Environmental Compliance Lead - ISO 14001 & Sustainability

Hitachi, Ltd.; Piteå kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Global career opportunities

Onboarding mentor

Training & development

Diverse workplace

Parental leave top-up

Discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Piteå is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the Composites team. You will ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal policies, drive ISO 14001 initiatives, and report on department progress to leadership and external authorities.

You will monitor permits, coordinate environmental data, advise on chemical management, and coach managers in sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental studies or equivalent
• Experience with environmental compliance, ISO standards, sustainability, hazardous waste, and chemicals
• Experience coordinating environmental processes
• Good understanding of incident management, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to coach, train, and support managers and employees in environmental matters
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for monitoring environmental permits and compliance with the Environmental Code and other regulations
• Act as the point of contact with authorities, municipalities and external stakeholders for environmental matters
• Drive and coordinate reporting of environmental data, KPIs, and mandatory reports
• Lead and support chemical management and risk assessments
• Develop, maintain and improve the environmental management system per ISO 14001
• Drive improvement in waste management, resource efficiency, and emission reduction
• Train and coach managers and employees in environmental requirements and sustainability

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO standards

Sustainability

Hazardous waste

Chemicals

Incident management

Risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Coaching

Training

Education

University degree in environmental studies

Job description

Location:
Pitea, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0135354

Date Posted:
2026-07-09

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Environmental Specialist to join the Composites team in Piteå. Composites is part of the Transformers business unit, where we develop and manufacture market-leading composite insulators for high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage equipment. Our customers are located all over the world, both within and outside Hitachi.

As an Environmental Specialist at Composites, your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations, as well as ensuring that our operations meet applicable legal requirements, as we operate an environmentally hazardous business. In this position, you will play an important role in developing environmental initiatives to support the company's sustainability efforts and further develop our work related to ISO 14001. You will also be responsible for reporting on the development and progress of your department.

At Composites, you will be welcomed into a diverse team where we encourage one another to share and develop our knowledge and expertise. We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Be responsible for monitoring the business's environmental permits, activities subject to notification requirements, and ensuring compliance with the Environmental Code and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Act as the company's point of contact with supervisory authorities, municipalities, and other external stakeholders regarding environmental matters.
• Drive and coordinate the reporting of environmental data, key performance indicators, and mandatory reports to internal systems and authorities.
• Lead and support work related to chemical management, chemical risk assessments, and ensure compliance with internal requirements and applicable legislation.
• Develop, maintain, and improve the business's environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring that processes and routines are fit for purpose and followed.
• Drive improvement initiatives in areas such as waste management, resource efficiency, emission reduction, and sustainable production.
• Train and coach managers and employees in environmental requirements, environmental risks, and sustainable ways of working.

Your Background

• University education in environmental studies or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience.
• Experience working with environmental compliance, ISO standards, sustainability, hazardous waste, and chemicals.
• Experience driving and coordinating processes related to environmental matters.
• Good understanding of incident management, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coach, train, and support managers and employees in environmental matters.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Collective bargaining agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• A mentor to support you during the onboarding phase
• Various training and professional development opportunities
• A diverse workplace with more than 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Additional compensation during parental leave
• Benefits portal with thousands of discounts and offers

If you are passionate about environmental and sustainability issues, we welcome you to submit your application today!

Applications will be reviewed starting from Week 34.

Hiring Manager Jonas Holmgren, [e-mail], will be happy to answer your questions about the position.

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Marcus Nordlund-Oja, [phone]; Unionen: Per Lidman, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].

For all other questions, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist, [e-mail].

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