HSE Technician - Off Shift

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE Technician to serve as a visible, trusted presence on the production floor, driving a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace. You will partner with teams to strengthen safety culture, identify risks, and implement practical solutions affecting daily operations.

You will help ensure compliance with regulations, coach safe work practices, and contribute to incident investigations and KPI achievement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, ideally with HSE exposure.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.
• Experience with safety culture or behavior-based safety programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coach and advise supervisors on HSE practices and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal HSE regulations.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments on the production floor.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Analyze trends and recommend preventive safety measures.
• Support and implement HSE programs across the Group and Business Unit.
• Promote engagement and safe behaviors across the site.
• Contribute to HSE strategic planning and KPI achievement.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Influencing

Safety culture awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity to be a visible, trusted presence on the production floor and a catalyst for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace. As an HSE Technician, you will play a critical role in safeguarding people, operations, and the environment while supporting business continuity and growth. This boots-on-the-ground role is best suited for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing others positively, and turning HSE standards into everyday behaviors.

You will partner closely with team members, supervisors, and leaders to strengthen safety culture, proactively identify risks, and implement practical solutions that make a real difference. From driving compliance to coaching safe work practices, your work will directly contribute to operational excellence and employee well-being.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coach and advise supervisors on HSE practices.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal HSE regulations.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Analyze trends and recommend preventive measures.
• Support and implement Group and Business Unit HSE programs.
• Promote engagement and safe behaviors across the site.
• Contribute to HSE strategic planning and KPI achievement.

Your background

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, ideally with HSE exposure.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Experience with safety culture or behavior-based safety programs is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.

More about us

• Hitachi Energy is advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Team members are supported with learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusion, safety, and integrity are at the core of how we work—every day.

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