HSE LEAD - LSU JAPAN

Location: Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan Job ID: R0148478 Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD. Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity 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). How you will make an impact 1. You will promote a proactive HSE culture by guiding employees and managers in daily HSE decisions. 2. You will lead and support incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up on lessons learned. 3. You will conduct internal HSE audits and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy standards. 4. You will ensure compliance with local legal requirements. 5. You will analyze HSE performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities. 6. You will facilitate risk assessments and training activities, and ensure appropriate HSE tools and equipment are available and used. 7. You will drive implementation of HSE programs, initiatives and progress toward key HSE objectives and KPIs. 8. You will support the project team in implementing HSE programs. 9. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 10. Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background 1. Experience working in HSE roles within industrial, service, production, or technical environments. 2. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance. 3. Ability to support managers and employees in HSE topics. 4. Confidence in working with data, dashboards, and digital HSE systems. 5. Structured, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. 6. Strong understanding of incident management and risk assessments. More about us Working Conditions and benefits: Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable. Hybrid working style applicable. Benefits: 1. Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance 2. Paid leave 3. Bereavement leave 4. Wedding leave 5. Maternity leave 6. Spousal maternity leave 7. Parental leave 8. Nursing care leave Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! 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