HSE Specialist

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Västerås, Sweden, is seeking an experienced HSE & Quality Specialist to partner with operations and leadership, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety and quality across projects.

You will lead risk assessments and investigations, integrate ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 into processes, develop training, and monitor KPIs to improve performance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• 5+ years' HSE experience in industrial or energy environments.
• Solid knowledge of Swedish H&S legislation with relevant certifications.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support HSE & Quality in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations, policies and management systems.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Drive and support HSE & Quality programs, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles into operational processes and decisions.
• Develop and deliver training and safety awareness activities.
• Monitor HSE & Quality KPIs and report on performance.

Skills

HSE experience

Safety training

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Bilingual Swedish/English

Education

Engineering / Environmental Science / Occupational Health & Safety or related

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Management systems

Job description

Career opportunities in Europe Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision

The Opportunity

Join our Grid Automation business in Västerås, Sweden, and play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, sustainable, and high-quality working environment. As our HSE & Quality Specialist, you will be a trusted partner to operations and leadership, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and quality excellence across projects and sites.

This is an opportunity to move beyond compliance—to influence behavior, embed best practices, and make a measurable impact on people, performance, and sustainability.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Act as a coach, advisor, and change agent for HSE supporting the organization in daily operations
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations, company policies, and management system requirements
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses, translating findings into effective corrective and preventive actions
• Drive and support HSE & Quality programs, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Integrate ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) principles into operational processes and decision-making
• Develop and deliver engaging training, awareness campaigns, and emergency preparedness activities that strengthen safety culture and operational resilience
• Monitor key HSE & Quality KPIs, prepare insightful reports, and use data to improve transparency and performance.

What You Bring

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HSE (and/or Quality) roles within industrial, construction, projects or energy environments
• Solid knowledge of Swedish H&S legislation with necessary certifications, and familiarity with international standards
• Practical experience working with ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems, audits, or continuous improvement activities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence behaviors, deliver training, and engage diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in Swedish and English, with willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed

Publication date : 2026-10-22