Job ID: R Date Posted: Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The opportunity This position will provide HSE leadership and support to business HUNB operations, ensuring effective risk management, employee engagement, contractor safety, incident prevention, and continuous improvement of HSE performance. The Operations HSE Specialist will be responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving Health, Safety and Environmental programs across Hitachi Energy operations in the EU HUB.

Supporting business leaders in achieving HSE objectives and fostering a positive safety culture. Ensuring compliance with applicable legal, customer, and corporate HSE requirements. Monitoring HSE performance indicators and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Supporting contractor management, site inspections, audits, and management reviews. Delivering HSE training, awareness programs, and employee engagement initiatives. Supporting sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives.

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field; 5 to 10 years of Operational HSE experience, preferably within the energy sector. ~ Strong expertise in electrical safety and supporting safe operations in complex industrial settings. ~ Proven track record of implementing and driving HSE improvement programmes and translating general strategies into effective local execution. ~ Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and locations. ~ Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement. ~ Fluent English is mandatory; Spanish language skills would be considered an advantage.



~ We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website.

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