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Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist - Construction

Are you passionate about creating a safer and more sustainable workplace? Hitachi Energy is looking for a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in eliminating or reducing occupational health, production safety, environmental, and fire risks within our company premises. You'll ensure compliance with national laws and regulations, as well as company HSE requirements. This is your chance to make a significant impact by promoting safe behaviors, conducting inspections and audits, and driving strategic HSE initiatives. If you have a keen interest in occupational health and safety, and a drive to foster a culture of safety and integrity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Act as a coach and advisor to the supervision team on HSE management.

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal HSE regulations.

  • Maintain and execute HSE management systems, conduct inspections and audits, and manage corrective actions.

  • Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and analysis programs.

  • Analyze and monitor trends related to incidents, inspections, audits, and corrective measures.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of HSE programs and procedures.

  • Promote employee and supervisor awareness and participation in safe behaviors.

  • Assist in strategic planning to achieve HSE KPIs and objectives.

Your Background

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in construction/real estate.

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and plant-specific software systems.

  • Preferred: Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental or occupational health sciences.

More About Us

  • Hitachi Energy offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas can thrive.

  • We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

  • Join us and be part of a team that is driving the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-03-18
Reference number R0071360

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.
www.hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites here and here. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@hitachienergy.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.