HSE Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Town of Sweden (NY); Vor Ort; USD 92.610 - 123.480; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Healthcare allowance

Career opportunities (global)

Mentor program

Training and education support

Diversity of nationalities

Parental leave benefits

Employee discount portal

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE Manager for Power Transformers in Sweden to develop, implement and maintain comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

You will lead the HSE team, report to local management, drive risk assessments and audits, and integrate HSE priorities into business objectives to support the energy transition and operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Leadership experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving change.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HSE experience in manufacturing/ tech environments.
• Strong knowledge of local and international HSE regulations and standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proven ability to develop, implement and improve HSE systems and programs.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; English fluency required.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and develop the HSE team as a strategic member of the management team.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HSE policies, systems and procedures (ISO 14001/45001).
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identifications, incident investigations, and CAPAs.
• Drive HSE compliance through audits, inspections and training programs.
• Monitor HSE performance, reporting and emergency preparedness; ensure regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

HSE Management

Stakeholder Engagement

ISO 14001/45001

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in EHS

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity
As the HSE Manager at Power Transformers, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental programs to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. You will drive a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all operations, minimizing risks and promoting well-being for employees and the community.

In this role, you will have direct people management responsibility for the HSE team, including leadership, performance management, competence development, and employee engagement.

You will also be a member of the local management team, contributing to strategic decisions and ensuring that HSE priorities are integrated into business objectives and operational excellence initiatives.

You will play a key role in enabling the energy transition by ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment within one of our most critical business units – Power Transformers.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and develop the HSE team while contributing as an active member of the management team, providing strategic HSE leadership and supporting overall business performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE policies, systems, and procedures in line with global standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions to minimize risks and improve workplace safety.
• Drive HSE compliance through audits, inspections, training programs, and close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor HSE performance, manage reporting, oversee environmental and emergency preparedness programs, and ensure compliance with new legislation and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and safety culture, contributing to operational excellence, sustainable business results, and employee well-being.

Your Background

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HSE experience, ideally within a multinational manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of local and international HSE regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve HSE systems and programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders; fluency in English required (additional languages are a plus).

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.