Hitachi Energy

HSE Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy as an HSE Engineer across multiple locations including Abu Dhabi and New Cairo. This role ensures health, safety, and environmental compliance in manufacturing, driving safety culture and sustainability goals. Benefit from working with global standards and contributing to carbon neutrality initiatives.
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy
On-site Full time UTC+02:00 — UTC+03:00

Hitachi Energy

Company Overview

Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

Zurich, Switzerland

2021

Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).

What They Do

Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).

Working There

Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).


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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic HSE Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of all operations. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing robust HSE policies and practices to identify and mitigate hazards in manufacturing and maintenance activities. You will lead initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards, and support the factory's sustainability and carbon neutrality goals.

How you'll make an impact

  • Conducting inspections, safety observation tours, and audits across production lines, assembly areas, and maintenance workshops.
  • Ensuring and monitoring HSE legal requirements on regular basis with all the legal authorities
  • Preparing the fire risk assessment and operational plan and good knowledge about the fire pump station and fire protection equipment.
  • Supporting businesses in meeting the HSE KPIs, develop and drive HSE strategic actions
  • Implementing and maintaining the HSE Management System aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Hitachi Energy global standards.
  • Managing change and risk assessment and environmental aspect and impact assessment.
  • Performing risk assessments (ABRA) and LSR self-assessments for all factory operations, including electrical and mechanical processes.
  • Providing technical guidance on machinery safety compliance and support implementation of Machinery Safety Standards.
  • Compiling all NCs, prepare corrective action and follow up for closure of NCRs.
  • Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to environmental and employee health and safety.
  • Leading initiatives for hazardous materials management, including preparing manifests for disposal and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Delivering induction and job-specific HSE training for employees and contractors according to the training calendar.
  • Investigating incidents and near misses, prepare detailed reports, and drive correct and preventive actions.
  • Promoting employee engagement and safety awareness campaigns to strengthen the safety culture.
  • Supporting the factory's carbon neutrality program and sustainability objectives.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • 10-12years of work experience within relevant fields.
  • Proficiency in Project management methodologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, schedules and cross functional teams
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • PMP certification.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written in English language is required.

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About the role

April 5, 2026

Full time

Company

April 5, 2026

On-site

Smart Grid

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

  •  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  •  Kuwait City, Kuwait
  •  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  •  New Cairo, Egypt
  •  Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

10-12 years

UTC+02:00 — UTC+03:00