Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Missouri; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Health Safety and Environmental Specialist to enhance workplace safety across multiple locations in the US. This role involves fostering a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, and supporting project teams in maintaining safe operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial HSE experience, alongside essential certifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HSE work experience or 8+ years with proficiency.
• Professional HSE certification such as CSP, ASP highly desirable.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and maintain health & safety management systems.
• Guide team in maintaining a safe workplace and compliance.
• Lead Activity Based Risk Assessments (ABRAs) and corrective measures.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 45001

Knowledge of ISO 14001

HSE program proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

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The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating safe and sustainable workplaces? Hitachi Energy is looking for a dynamic HSE Specialist to support our Transformer Service regional offices and project sites across the US. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by promoting health, safety, and environmental excellence. With extensive travel to diverse locations, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety.

How You'll Make an Impact

Promote a strong health, safety, and sustainability culture.

Maintain an effective presence on project sites.

Guide and assist team members in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Act as a technical resource and advisor to management.

Maintain Health and Safety Management System in conformance to ISO 45001 standards.

Maintain Environmental Management System in conformance to ISO 14001 standards.

Identify health and safety issues and recommend corrective measures.

Lead the performance of Activity Based Risk Assessments (ABRAs).

Note: This position requires extensive travel to urban and rural/remote areas within your geographic area. Estimate travel 70-80% of work time.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.

3-5 years of HSE work experience, or 8+ years of work experience with demonstrated proficiency in safety programs.

Professional HSE certification such as CSP, ASP, CHSM, CHMM, CHST, or OHST highly desirable.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certificate or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in empowering our employees to grow and develop. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence. Join us and be a part of a company that is committed to making a positive impact on the world.

Location Remote - Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-06-27

Reference number R0093103

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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