Safety Specialist

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden Job ID: R0134118 Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace? We are looking for a Safety Specialist who will serve as the local expert and trusted advisor within safety, business continuity and compliance. In this role, you will drive key initiatives, support leaders and employees, and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across the organization. As the dedicated Safety Specialist for the unit, you will report directly to the Unit Manager while collaborating closely with Hitachi Energy's network of Safety Coordinators and working functionally with the Country Security Managers for Sweden. How You'll Make an Impact Drive and support business continuity initiatives while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulations, and best practices. Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace and environmental risks, driving continuous improvement and promoting a proactive safety culture across the organization. Lead and coordinate trainings, audits, inspections, and risk assessments while providing guidance and support to managers and employees. Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and compliance-related concerns, ensuring root causes are identified and effective preventive actions are implemented. Collaborate with authorities, local communities, and internal stakeholders to continuously improve environmental and safety performance and address situations that may impact the company's reputation. Your Background Several years of experience within EHS, HSE, Safety, Risk Management, Compliance or Business Continuity in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical environment. Solid understanding of environmental and occupational health & safety legislation, standards, and best practices. Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, with a structured and analytical approach. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, drive change, and work effectively across all levels of an organization. Previous managerial experience is considered a merit. Experience working with supplier quality and supplier development is considered a merit. What We Offer We offer an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to influence key initiatives, work with experienced professionals, and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable future. Join us and make a real impact on the health, safety, and environmental performance of our organization. More about us​ We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fuelingengagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​ Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​ Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​ Group life insurance and additional insurances.​ Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​ Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​ Health care and wellness allowance​ Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​ Psychological support program​​ Supplementary compensation for parental leave​ Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​ Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​ Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​ The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​ Are you ready for a new exciting 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! Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107 38 38 04; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107 38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com . 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.