HSE Manager

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0126604 Date Posted: 2026-05-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs across Hitachi, Ltd. This role is crucial in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and minimizing risks to employees, the environment, and company assets. How you'll make an impact Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's global standards and local regulations. Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues, developing and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for all HSE incidents, ensuring effective preventative measures are established and shared. Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors, promoting a strong safety-first culture. Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with all environmental permits, licenses, and health & safety legislation. Manage and monitor environmental performance, including waste management, energy consumption, emissions, and water usage, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, conducting regular drills and ensuring all personnel are adequately trained. Collaborate with various departments, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to integrate HSE considerations into all business processes. Prepare and present regular HSE performance reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations. Stay abreast of new and emerging HSE legislation, industry best practices, and technological advancements, proactively adapting company policies and procedures. You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business. Your background Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Nationally recognized professional certification in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CRSP) is highly preferred. Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in an HSE management role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment. Extensive Experience working on Greenfield projects with heavy engineering & transformer industry. In-depth knowledge of local and international HSE regulations, standards, and best practices. Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing effective HSE programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HSE management software. Ability to travel occasionally to other Hita Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. 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