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Business HSE Specialist

5 days ago Chennai, India

The opportunity :

General Environmental and Employee Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment (including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards) and employees including: Creating and implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents; Inspecting workplace and environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures and implementing corrective actions; Ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety and identifying areas for improvement; Developing and managing an environmental and employee health & safety training plan; Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Act as a Business HSE Specialist within the HSE function for HVDC project sites & drive and promote HSE positive behaviors
  • Be a leader in promoting integrity, regulatory and corporate & social responsibility at all times.
  • Support the HVDC HSE operations and site teams in HSE related matters and the implementation of HSE programs and focus initiatives.
  • Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment throughout the respective organization.
  • Engages internal customers to raise awareness on all HSE across all functions.
  • Responsible for HSE reporting, analysis of hazards, incidents & other HSE KPI's for global HVDC project sites.
  • Drives and ensures compliance with Group management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) & support and co-develop for continuous improvement on HSE reporting and KPI methodology and analysis
  • Promote awareness and training of ISO Management System Standards as they apply to HSE Operations and Governance activity.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your Background:

  • Have an Engineering degree with Masters in HSE with a minimum work experience of 8+ years in HSE & minimum 5+ years of leading a site as Site HSE Manager.
  • You should have experience in EPC Projects & Electrical related industry.
  • Candidate must have knowledge on ISO19011/ ISO14001 / ISO45001 - Lead Auditor
  • Candidate must have Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
  • Experience in substation environment and protection application.
  • NEBOSH - International General Certificate is preferrable.
  • Good behavior & auditing attributes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-147343
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-29T23:39:35

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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