HSE Specialist

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

Job Description:

Join Hitachi Energy and help create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. As an HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing workplace health, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Working alongside dedicated teams and leaders, you will drive initiatives that strengthen safety culture, prevent serious incidents, and support continuous improvement across the organization. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. This is an opportunity to influence meaningful change through risk reduction, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with stakeholders across the business. You will lead important HSE initiatives, support strategic objectives, and help ensure operations are aligned with both regulatory requirements and Hitachi Energy's high standards. If you are passionate about protecting people, supporting sustainable business practices, and developing your career within a global organization, we encourage you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Promote Hitachi Energy's values and core competencies, including people development, customer focus, and innovation.
• Support the continuous improvement of HSE management systems and safety culture initiatives.
• Lead risk assessments with a focus on serious incident prevention and operational safety.
• Facilitate Learning Teams and Operational Learning activities to strengthen organizational learning.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute HSE strategies and factory objectives.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive effective corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, inspections, reporting, and performance analysis to improve HSE outcomes.
• Coach and mentor operations teams and HSE Technicians while supporting facility expansion projects.

Your Background

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Confidence using digital tools and technology-driven management systems.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, safety, integrity, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We offer global career opportunities, continuous learning programs, and pathways for professional growth. Join an inclusive, collaborative culture committed to powering a more sustainable energy future for all.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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