HSE manager

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world's firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will report on HSE incidents. Feeds back on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across HE to management and employees. Reports on HSE performance and progress on implementation of HE Sustainability objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to HE Group, as required.

2. You will implement policies and standards. Ensures area of responsibility is audited according to program for audit. Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles, according to local HSE law and ABB Group policy, instructions and standards. Supports compliance with human rights, security and crisis management processes.

3. You will facilitates HSE risks assessment by line management involving shop floor employees, i.e. those directly concerned by the hazards, and ensures all processes are implemented.

4. You will drive 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.

5. You will engage external (e.g. customers, suppliers and other stakeholders) and internal stakeholders in order to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment on ABB's HSE efforts and performance and obtain objective feedback. Cooperates with other functions and business partners to drive performance also ensure that the area of responsibility is appropriately organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies.

6. You will participate in defining the annual budget for area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints, also ensure appropriate HSE equipment and tools are available and used. Identifies, plans and initiates training needs, e.g. for employees, site managers, contractors, site managers, and facilitates delivery of support. Drives and ensures compliance with Group management systems.