HSE Lead: Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE Specialist to advance workplace health, safety, and environmental stewardship within a manufacturing setting. You will drive risk reduction, lead investigations, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

You will ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and coach teams to strengthen safety culture while aligning operations with Hitachi Energy's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of HSE experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience working in cross-functional or matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and improve HSE management systems.
• Lead risk assessments to prevent serious incidents.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance analysis.
• Coach operations teams and support facility projects.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field

Tools

ISO 45001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE Specialist to advance workplace health, safety, and environmental stewardship within a manufacturing setting. You will drive risk reduction, lead investigations, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

You will ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and coach teams to strengthen safety culture while aligning operations with Hitachi Energy's standards.