HSSE Manager: Lead Safety, Learning & Operations

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to champion Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental programs that protect people and assets at our Mississippi site.

You will lead a high-performing HSSE team, partner with site leadership to strengthen risk management and learning, and drive continuous improvement for safer, more reliable operations. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance will be a key focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of Health, Safety, and Environmental experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of people leadership or management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Experience working with HSSE regulations, management systems, audits, investigations, and risk management programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital management tools; ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HOP principles, SIF programs, or professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing HSSE team and build organizational capability.
• Establish HSSE strategies focused on learning, system effectiveness, and prevention of serious injuries.
• Coach leaders to strengthen risk awareness, accountability, and safety leadership behaviors.
• Drive learning initiatives to identify vulnerabilities and improve risk management systems.
• Lead incident, near-miss, and learning reviews with a focus on system improvement.
• Monitor HSSE trends, audits, inspections, and corrective actions for improvements.
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and certifications.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and HSSE programs.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Risk management

Audits & investigations

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

HOP principles

CSP

CIH

CHMM

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to champion Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental programs that protect people and assets at our Mississippi site.

You will lead a high-performing HSSE team, partner with site leadership to strengthen risk management and learning, and drive continuous improvement for safer, more reliable operations. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance will be a key focus.