Environmental Specialist Environmental Specialist HITACHI ENERGY In-person · Piteå, Norrbotten [...]

Blackinenviron; Piteå kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Flexible working hours

Wellness allowance

Excellent career opportunities within

Mentor during onboarding

Training and professional development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the Composites team in Piteå, Sweden, to ensure regulatory compliance and drive sustainability initiatives. You will support ISO 14001 activities and report on departmental progress.

The role requires coordinating with authorities and internal teams to improve environmental performance, manage hazardous materials, and train managers on environmental risks and requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

Sustainability

Hazardous waste

Chemicals management

Risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Coaching and training

Swedish and English

Education

University degree in environmental studies

Job description

Environmental Specialist

Location: Piteå, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Job type: Full time, In-person

Overview

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. In this role you will ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations, support the company's sustainability efforts, further develop our ISO 14001 work, and report on departmental progress.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed starting from Week 34.