HSE Manager

Hitachi; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. is seeking a seasoned HSE leader to establish and maintain the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System across multiple locations in Batesburg-Leesville and the US.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, ISO 14001/45001 expertise, and a strong track record in audits and incident investigations. You will develop and deploy HSE programs, drive training and stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards while facilitating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety and/or Environment Management.
• 10+ years managing safety in a Manufacturing Industry.
• Experience in communicating, presenting and delivering training.
• Experience integrating into cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders in HSE programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, SCDHEC regulations.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and 45001 in certified organizations.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate workplaces for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a safe environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and related tools.
• Ability to travel within the US.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve the HSE Management System across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and the HSE Management System.
• Identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and determine necessary controls.
• Conduct HSE audits in line with the annual schedule.
• Develop HSE programs to achieve objectives and targets.
• Coordinate local communication, participation and consultation on HSE matters.
• Identify and implement HSE training needs and programs.
• Identify emergencies and manage response procedures.
• Monitor, report and communicate HSE performance; address negative trends.
• Report, investigate and analyze all HSE accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Identify nonconformities and preventive actions to mitigate recurrence.
• Participate in internal/external HSE audits and management reviews.
• Oversee safety in plant design with Prevention Through Design concepts.

Skills

Communication

Training Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

OSHA Knowledge

ISO 14001/45001

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Access

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and/or Environment Management

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Access

SharePoint

Job description

Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States

Sep 15, 2026

Location:

Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America

Job ID:

R0137550

Date Posted:

2026-09-15

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Accountabilities:

• Establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve the HSE Management System implemented of multiple locations in compliance with International Standards, IMS and Local Procedures;
• Ensure the implementation of the activities in compliance with HSE Policies, Customer Requirements, HSE Legislative requirements and the HSE Management System.
• Ensure the implementation of the HSE hazard identification, risk assessment and determination of necessary controls measures;
• Ensure the implementation of HSE Compliance Legislative Audit in relation to the annual schedule;
• Develop the HSE Programs for the achieving of the planned HSE Objectives and Targets;
• Ensure HSE Local Communication, Participation and Consultation;
• Ensure the identification of the HSE training needs and the implementation of the necessary HSE training program
• Ensure the identification of emergency situation and the management procedure for response;
• Ensure the monitoring, reporting and communication of the HSE performance and provide recommendations and solutions in case of negative trends;
• Ensure that all HSE accidents and incidents are reported, investigated and analyzed at the purpose to learn from incidents;
• Ensure that nonconformities are identified and corrective/preventive actions are taken into account to mitigate it and avoid the recurrence;
• Participate in annual internal/external HSE Audits;
• Ensure that working areas are inspected on regular base in compliance with local legislation and HSE Management System;
• Participate in the annual management review meetings.
• Oversee and manage Prevention through Design concepts in advance of plant renovation and construction activities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Facilities and Architectural firms to embed safety into plant design.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to analyze risk in new plant layout and within redesigned work-flow process.
• Supervise & manage consultancy work that supports workflow design and ergonomics solutions.
• Manage workstation risk assessment program and prioritize resulting action items.
• Introduce digital solutions to enhance workplace safety (i.e. technologies for electrical, vehicle, and ergonomics safety).
• Represent the HSE Department during Transformation Meetings.
• Prepare weekly monthly reports for senior management.
• Manage action planning and status reports for local management reviews.
• Verify controls measures from Plant Transformation Risk Analyses.
• Support & guide North American teams on environmental issues and compliance.
• Support consolidation of information from Sustainability function and/or other regional or global requests.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and/or Environment Management
• 10+ years managing safety in a Manufacturing Industry
• Communication, presentation and training Development and Delivery Experience
• Experience integrating into functional teams and engaging stakeholders from across all disciplines in the HSE Program
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, SCDHEC Regulations
• Implementing programs and policies within ISO 14001 and 45001 Certified Organizations
• Demonstrated ability to inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a harmonious safety environment.
• Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications expeditiously and with a high-degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work, such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, etc.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated ability to identify and take action on safety-related issues, conduct root cause incident investigations and handle both uncomfortable and sensitive situations.
• Ability to travel within the US

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Lead ISO 14001 and 45001 Auditor Certification
• Experience developing and implementing internal auditing programs
• Experience with Electrical Safety & Standards (e.g. NFPA 70E)
• Experienced in identifying and mitigating ergonomic risk factors.
• Experience in deploying concepts of Prevention Through Design.

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Location Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States