Construction Safety & Compliance Lead

Hitachi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA is seeking a Construction HSE Specialist to protect people, projects, and the environment across our construction operations.

You will drive a safety-first culture, partnering with project managers, site supervisors, contractors, and field teams to embed risk reduction and regulatory compliance in every phase of work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of HSE experience in construction, OSHA 30-Hour Construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and developing corrective action plans.
• CSP, CIH, or other relevant professional safety certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously 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 while implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver engaging HSE training for employees and contractors on safety, emergency response, PPE, and environmental protection.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, permits, reports, training records, and incident logs.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate HSE requirements into all phases of construction activities.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, communication, recognition programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Skills

HSE experience

Site audits

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Education

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

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA is seeking a Construction HSE Specialist to protect people, projects, and the environment across our construction operations.

You will drive a safety-first culture, partnering with project managers, site supervisors, contractors, and field teams to embed risk reduction and regulatory compliance in every phase of work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of HSE experience in construction, OSHA 30-Hour Construction,