Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 470,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Mentor during onboarding

Training and development

Diverse workplace

Parental leave benefits

Discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the Composites team in Piteå. You will ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and ISO 14001 as the company develops sustainable practices and reports progress.

You will work with internal teams to drive environmental programs, mentor colleagues, and coordinate data and KPIs to regulatory bodies. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for monitoring environmental permits, notification requirements, and compliance with Environmental Code and regulations.
• Act as the company’s point of contact with authorities and external stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Drive and coordinate reporting of environmental data, KPIs, and mandatory reports to internal systems and authorities.
• Lead and support chemical management and risk assessments; ensure compliance with internal requirements and laws.
• Develop, maintain, and improve the environmental management system per ISO 14001; ensure processes are fit for purpose.
• Drive improvement initiatives in waste management, resource efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable production.
• Train and coach managers and employees in environmental requirements and risks.

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

Sustainability

Hazardous waste management

Chemical management

Risk assessments

Coaching & training

Swedish language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies

Job description

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the Composites team in Piteå. You will ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and ISO 14001 as the company develops sustainable practices and reports progress.

You will work with internal teams to drive environmental programs, mentor colleagues, and coordinate data and KPIs to regulatory bodies. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.