The Opportunity
Lead HSE in the region and contribute to improving Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance in the respective organization to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on the environment. Support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge to offer solutions and advice. Ensure effective risk management through HSE excellence along Hitachi Energy's value chain.
How You´ll Make An Impact
* Metrics
Reports HSE incidents. Feeds back on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across company to management and employees. Reports on HSE performance and progress on implementation of Hitachi Energy Sustainability objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), as required.
* Regulatory compliance
Implements policies and standards. Ensures area of responsibility is audited according to program for audit. Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles, according to local HSE law and Group policy, instructions and standards. Supports compliance with human rights, security and crisis management processes.
* Risk management
Facilitates HSE risks assessment by line management involving shop floor employees, i.e. those directly concerned by the hazards, and ensures all processes are implemented.
* Continuous improvement
Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment throughout the respective organization.
* Communication and engagement
Engages external (e.g. customers, suppliers and other stakeholders) and internal stakeholders in order to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment on HSE efforts and performance and obtain objective feedback. Cooperates with other functions to drive performance.
* Budget
Participates in defining the annual budget for area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints.
* Operational support
Ensures appropriate HSE equipment and tools are available and used. Identifies, plans and initiates training need, e.g. for employees, site managers, contractors, site managers, and ensures compliance with Group management systems.
* Project management
Contributes to and/or plans and executes Health (and/or) Safety (and/or) Environment performance and Corporate Responsibility related projects. Develops and reports on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors.
* People leadership and development
Ensures that the area of responsibility is appropriately organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies.
Your Background
* Fluent in English
* Spanish desirable
* Experience working with health and safety in electrical companies preferably
* Availability to travel
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.