Construction HSE Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Construction HSE Specialist to protect people, projects, and the environment across construction operations. You will drive a culture where safety is embedded in every decision and phase of project execution, collaborating with project managers, site supervisors, and field teams.

Your role includes conducting audits, leading investigations, and implementing corrective actions while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ANSI and related regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• CSP, CIH or similar safety certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve construction HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver engaging HSE training for employees and contractors on safety and PPE.
• Maintain HSE documentation, permits, reports, training records, and incident logs.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate HSE requirements into all construction phases.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure regulatory compliance and permit conditions.
• Promote proactive safety culture through engagement, communication, and preparedness.

Skills

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Construction HSE Specialist to protect people, projects, and the environment across construction operations. You will drive a culture where safety is embedded in every decision and phase of project execution, collaborating with project managers, site supervisors, and field teams.

Your role includes conducting audits, leading investigations, and implementing corrective actions while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.