HSE Specialist

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job ID: R0146135 Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Career opportunities in Europe Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe. As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision The opportunity: Join our Grid Automation business in Västerås, Sweden, and play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, sustainable, and high‑quality working environment. As our HSE & Quality Specialist, you will be a trusted partner to operations and leadership, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and quality excellence across projects and sites. This is an opportunity to move beyond compliance—to influence behavior, embed best practices, and make a measurable impact on people, performance, and sustainability. How you'll make an impact Act as a coach, advisor, and change agent for HSE supporting the organization in daily operations Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations, company policies, and management system requirements Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses, translating findings into effective corrective and preventive actions Drive and support HSE & Quality programs, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives Integrate ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) principles into operational processes and decision-making Develop and deliver engaging training, awareness campaigns, and emergency preparedness activities that strengthen safety culture and operational resilience Monitor key HSE & Quality KPIs, prepare insightful reports, and use data to improve transparency and performance. What You Bring Relevant degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical field Minimum 5 years’ experience in HSE (and/or Quality) roles within industrial, construction, projects or energy environments Solid knowledge of Swedish H&S legislation with necessary certifications, and familiarity with international standards Practical experience working with ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems, audits, or continuous improvement activities Strong communication skills with the ability to influence behaviors, deliver training, and engage diverse stakeholders Fluency in Swedish and English , with willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 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