Service Unit HSE Specialist

The Opportunity

You will be part of global HSE and Sustainability community of Hitachi Energy that oversees and develops strategies to ensure safe working conditions as well as healthy workplace and focus on supporting our customer’s journey on climate and circularity. This role will directly report to the HUB HSE and Sustainability Manager, with dotted line responsibility to the Local Service Unit (LSU) Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing HSE and Sustainability activities and will ensure the successful implementation of strategic programs across the country, in line with Business Unit (BU) Service strategy and Hitachi Energy’s requirements. Provide support, coaching and advice to leadership and line managers on HSE and Sustainability matters and report on the performances of the respective country along BU value chain. Support the business by applying in-depth HSE and Sustainability knowledge to offer solutions and advice. Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally. Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission). Designed to adapt to every O&M strategy, services can be procured stand-alone or as part of an EnCompass partnership agreement. Additionally, the net-zero transition begins with the Installed Base and we continue to innovate across our ‘Sustain & Decarbonize’ category, which includes our made-for sustainability offerings.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will collaborate closely with the HUB HSE and Sustainability Manager to provide strategic direction in the country, bringing rigor through operational discipline, in line with the Service BU strategy and Hitachi Energy’s requirements, provide support, leadership and advice to ensure consistency in the implementation, application and compliance with the HSE annual operating plan. You will provide support and ensure Local Service Unit operate in compliance with the HSE Operating System Standards, Life Saving Rules and High-risk activities in the LSU, drive HSE legal compliance and control the conformity and provide strong leadership to promote a high-performance culture, role modeling and reinforcing the behaviors that will underpin Service business growth.
• You will act as a change management agent, serving as the Technical Authority, contribute to effective risk management of HSE related issues by providing specialist knowledge, ensure timely and accurate reporting for Environmental data for the local service unit to be consolidated into the Service BU reporting and to the Sustainability reporting of Hitachi Energy.
• You will ensure timely notification of HSE incidents, investigations, preventive and corrective actions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensure safe execution of service activities by being involved in the project planification, preparation and execution and visit sites activities to ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's HSE and customer’s requirements.
• You will lead/review investigations of HSE incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and if necessary, the Fair Process investigations, foster a proactive and positive culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance by implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
• You will promote Hitachi Energy HSE and Sustainability culture to our clients, other departments and employee groups, manage and develop the HSE Specialists supporting the LSU & ability to frequently travel for periodic site visits, audits, workshops, trainings.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  
  

Your Background

• You hold engineering degree or a bachelor’s degree in HSE required (engineering can be in any discipline if supported by proven HSE experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of strong HSE experience, preferably in high-risk industries such as Oil & Gas, Power, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, mitigation planning, high-risk activities mgmt.
• Experience in leading HSE projects, fostering safety culture, and implementing innovative solutions and best practices. Service experience is not mandatory but will be considered a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Able to travel to sites in Malaysia when required, and travel frequency may be around 30-40%.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus.
  
  
  

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care)
• Employer provident fund (EPF) – employer and employee
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.)
• Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.
  
  

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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.