Project HSE Manager

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Access to learning platforms and career development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an HSE professional for complex HVDC and grid integration projects in North Carolina. You will manage HSE performance, collaborate with project teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations to ensure reliable project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a recognized HSE qualification, project-based HSE experience, and is fluent in English. Opportunities for career development and attractive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar HSE role within project-based environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage HSE performance across projects.
• Prepare HSE plans and tender documentation.
• Deliver HSE training and compliance programs.

Skills

HSE management

Safety compliance

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Recognized qualification in HSE (e.g., OSHA 30/OSHA 510/CSP/ASP)

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will take responsibility for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance across complex HVDC and grid integration projects. You will work closely with project leadership to define and deliver HSE strategies that align with contractual requirements and ensure safe project execution from tendering through completion. Your work will include preparing HSE plans, supporting project design activities, and managing compliance with local, global, and customer-specific requirements.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, subcontractors, and customers to embed HSE considerations into every phase of the project lifecycle – supporting activities such as design reviews, site operations, and construction interfaces. By monitoring performance, establishing KPIs, and guiding corrective actions, you will help ensure safe working environments and reliable project delivery. Your role will directly contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance across critical energy infrastructure, supporting the delivery of projects that strengthen grid reliability and long-term sustainability.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Review customer HSE requirements and define how HSE will be managed throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare HSE tender documentation, including preliminary plans aligned with ITT and TDL requirements
• Develop project HSE plans, emergency preparedness plans, and supporting documentation
• Participate in HAZID studies with engineering teams during conceptual and detailed design phases
• Establish and manage the project HSE organization, ensuring adequate resources for each project phase
• Monitor HSE performance, define KPIs, and coordinate actions when results deviate from targets
• Review subcontractor HSE documentation and support alignment with project and internal requirements
• Deliver HSE training and induction programs to maintain workforce competencies on site
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Recognized qualification in HSE (e.g., OSHA 30/OSHA 510/CSP/ASP)
• Extensive experience in a similar HSE role within project-based environments of comparable size and complexity
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards (Internal Auditor Training certification in ISO 45001 is an advantage)
• Formal incident investigation training
• Experience preparing HSE technical documentation
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

More About Us

In this role, you will work alongside experienced professionals on complex energy infrastructure projects while strengthening your skills in HSE management within a global project environment.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements