Global HSE Specialist on R&D and Engineering Ops

Location:Remote - Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0109552Date Posted: Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Legal, Compliance & AuditJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The opportunityBU Transformers is looking for an HSE Specialist who will serve as the primary point of contact between R&D, Engineering and Quality Functions with HSE Function, providing expert guidance on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) matters, collecting and sharing good and best practices and following up on effective close out of improvement actions/ projects. This role will focus on hazard identification and risk assessment across activities and projects, ensuring that safety considerations are integrated into all stages of development and operations.In addition, the HSE Specialist will analyze information from HSE incidents to coordinate lessons learned and define, implement, and monitor improvement actions. These actions will target products and work processes that can benefit from enhancements driven by R&D, Engineering, or Quality initiatives.Requested by the R&D team, this position will support projects involving Global Product Groups (GPGs) and Engineering, while also delivering essential HSE training.How you'll make an impactAct as a bridge between HSE and R&D, Engineering, and Quality, the HSE Specialist will ensure effective knowledge transfer, corrective actions, and continuous improvement following incidents or identified gaps.Support BUTR HSE Programs in a transversal way, integrating R&D, Engineering, Quality and HSE output on improvements and learnings for the BU HSE Programs.Ensure a practical and pragmatic approach on problem solving, remaining very close to BUTR Units, creating easy and effective understanding on demands after assessments and support attitude.Drive and promote a strong HSE culture and performance acting like a bridge with different departmentsTake on an expert role in the HSE fieldSupport the HSE management system including relevant documents and processesDrive initiatives and follow up on HSE targetsTrain, coach and support managers and employees on HSE actions and complianceAnalyze and work with global HSE performance, gather data and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunitiesSupport compliance with local and international HSE requirements and standardsContribute assessing and improving BUTR HSE Management Systems.Your backgroundUniversity degree (Bachelor or Master) in Engineering or related field.University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Occupational Health and Safety, HSE or related field.Proven experience in risk assessment, management systems, process improvement, MOC, auditing and incident investigation. 8+ years' experience in HSE rolesStrong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levelsFluent in English. Other languages would be an advantage for candidates.Competent in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001Competent in international HSE legislation.Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural change.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. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.