HSE Manager

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Dalarnas län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care allowance

Career development opportunities

Mentor support during onboarding

Training and education support

Diversified multinational environment

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for Power Transformers. You will develop, implement, and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental programs to ensure compliance and promote wellbeing across operations.

You will manage the HSE team, lead risk assessments, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to strategic decisions as a member of the local management team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement HSE programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE team and participate in management decisions.
• Develop and implement HSE policies in line with ISO 14001/45001.
• Conduct risk assessments, investigations, and CAPAs.
• Drive HSE audits, trainings, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and report HSE performance and ensure safe, sustainable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The opportunity

As the HSE Manager at Power Transformers, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental programs to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. You will drive a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all operations, minimizing risks and promoting well‑being for employees and the community.

In this role, you will have direct people management responsibility for the HSE team, including leadership, performance management, competence development, and employee engagement.

You will also be a member of the local management team, contributing to strategic decisions and ensuring that HSE priorities are integrated into business objectives and operational excellence initiatives.

You will play a key role in enabling the energy transition by ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment within one of our most critical business units – Power Transformers.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and develop the HSE team while contributing as an active member of the management team, providing strategic HSE leadership and supporting overall business performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE policies, systems, and procedures in line with global standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions to minimize risks and improve workplace safety.
• Drive HSE compliance through audits, inspections, training programs, and close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor HSE performance, manage reporting, oversee environmental and emergency preparedness programs, and ensure compliance with new legislation and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and safety culture, contributing to operational excellence, sustainable business results, and employee well‑being.

Your Background

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HSE experience, ideally within a multinational manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of local and international HSE regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve HSE systems and programs.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders; fluency in English required (additional languages are a plus).

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Carina Riström [e-mail]