Senior HSE Expert, NAM

ABB E-mobility; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB E-mobility seeks an experienced HSE Lead to drive HSSE programs across North America, balancing governance with hands-on execution. You will lead risk mitigation, audits, and training, ensuring compliance across sites, manufacturing, R&D, and field service.

This role requires a strong electrical safety background, ISO 45001 expertise, and the ability to influence senior leaders. Relocation is not available and eligibility to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience in electrical manufacturing, industrial, energy or field service.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 45001, OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, and Workers' Compensation.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and multi-site HSE programs.
• Strong electrical safety competence including LOTO and de-energized work; coaching Field Service Engineers.
• Experience with contractors, auditors, insurers, regulators.
• Ability to influence senior leaders with a pragmatic, risk-based approach.
• US work eligibility; international relocation is not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSSE programs across sites, projects, field service, and contractors in North America.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate HSSE risks; develop risk assessments, permits to work, and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Workers' Comp, and US/Canadian laws.
• Own ISO management systems (ISO 45001); conduct audits and corrective actions.
• Manage contractor HSE performance, onboarding, and risk tools.
• Lead incident investigations, crisis response and emergency prep.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs (electrical safety, OSHA, driving, etc.).
• Oversee electrical safety programs and arc-flash compliance.
• Track and report HSE metrics and improvements to leadership.
• Support facilities, R&D, manufacturing, field service with HSE expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk-based decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 45001

OSHA

NFPA 70E

CSA Z462

Job description

Take your next career step at ABB E-Mobility with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. We are seeking a highly experienced HSE Lead to lead and continuously improve Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs across North America.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, sites, and field teams - driving proactive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across operations, manufacturing, R&D, field service, contractors, and projects.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on HSE leader who thrives in complex, multi-site environments and can balance strategic governance with operational execution.

Target Salary Range: $125,000-140,000 annual bonus

In This Role Your Main Accountabilities Will Be

• Lead and continuously improve Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs across sites, projects, field service, and contractors in North America.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate HSSE risks; develop and maintain risk assessments, permits to work, and business continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and fiduciary requirements, including OSHA, EPA, Workers' Compensation, and applicable U.S. and Canadian laws.
• Own and maintain ISO management systems (ISO 45001), including audits, legal registers, and corrective actions.
• Manage contractor and third-party HSE performance, onboarding, licensing, evaluations, and risk management tools.
• Lead incident investigations, crisis response, and emergency preparedness, including corrective and preventive action management.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve HSE training programs (electrical safety, first aid, OSHA, driving, working at height, onboarding).
• Oversee electrical safety and competency programs, assessments, and arc-flash compliance.
• Track, analyze, and report HSE metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives to leadership and governance boards.
• Support facilities, R&D, manufacturing, field service, and sales activities with HSE expertise, including new site setups, audits, tenders, and improvement projects.

To make this work, we need a safety expert with:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience in (electrical) manufacturing, industrial, energy, or field service environments.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 45001, OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, and Workers' Compensation requirements.
• Proven experience leading audits, investigations, crisis response, and multi-site HSE programs.
• Strong electrical safety competence and experience with high-risk activities. For example; Intimate knowledge of LOTO, procedures towards deenergized work and coaching Field Service Engineers on Safe Working.
• Experience working with contractors, third-party auditors, insurers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams with a pragmatic, risk-based approach.
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligible to work in the US; international relocation is not available.

What's in it for you?

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

About ABB E-Mobility

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world's biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it.

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