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Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Job overview
The Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe is launching an exciting opportunity for a HSE Manager. The role is responsible for general environmental and employee health & safety work, encompassing activities related to the environment and employees. Responsibilities include creating and implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs, inspecting incidents, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, developing training plans, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
* Support the development of the Hitachi Energy and Grid Integration (GI) HSE Strategies and drive the implementation in line with business needs and directives. Act as a role‑model to support a HSE learning and improving culture. Influence Hitachi Energy employees to ensure correct thinking and decision making for HSE strategy and related tactics. Acts independently as an internal advocate for customers in HSE‑related issues and decisions. Represent the HSE function within their area of responsibility, coaching and guiding their teams and colleagues in HSE methods and tools. Drive behaviour change through implementing Hitachi Energy improvement programs and practices to ensure an exemplary HSE culture and a strong focus on environment throughout their area of responsibility.
* Analyze HSE incidents happening within their area of responsibility to identify trends and priorities. Ensure HSE incident‑management processes and workflows are implemented. Provide feedback on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across Hitachi Energy to management and employees. Report on HSE and sustainability performance and progress on implementing Hitachi Energy and GI HSE objectives and KPIs. Leverage the Global Function digital tools to deep‑dive into their area HSE performance and drive improvement programs accordingly.
* Stay up to date with new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting Hitachi Energy in terms of HSE and assist in developing standards and programs as needed. Lead HSE capability development, workforce management, footprint, and succession planning within their area of responsibility. Identify, plan and initiate upskilling/training needs for employees, contractors, and facilitate delivery. Participate in defining the annual budget for HSE and manage performance against agreed financial targets and constraints. Support compliance with Sustainability, security and crisis management processes.
* Implement Hitachi Energy HSE standards and programs. Support the audit of their area of responsibility whenever identified in the Hitachi Energy program for internal functional audit. Assist senior management in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles according to applicable HSE laws and Hitachi Energy standards and programs. Ensure that HSE risk assessments in their area are conducted by line management involving frontline employees. Drive and ensure adherence to the Hitachi Energy HSE and Sustainability Operating System.
* Represent Hitachi Energy in terms of HSE and Sustainability for the area of responsibility in front of external stakeholders when needed and requested by senior management. Coordinate with stakeholders to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes to enhance HSE performance. Provide insights and feedback to the Global HSE Leadership team to support continual improvement and ensure alignment between global strategies and market requirements. Drive towards a learning organization by enhancing lessons learned and best practices. Engage external (customers, suppliers, other stakeholders) and internal stakeholders to report on, raise awareness, and gain commitment on Hitachi Energy’s HSE efforts and performance. Cooperate with other functions, the Global Function and business partners to enhance performance.
* Develop and report on project HSE and Sustainability objectives. Manage project HSE resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors.
Your Background
* Proven experience as a Health, Safety and Environment Manager.
* In‑depth knowledge of Irish Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
* Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills.
* Experience working within high‑profile, regulated environments.
* Ability to manage priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package.
* Generous paid holidays per year.
* Excellent company pension and wide‑ranging benefits schemes.
* Top‑quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
* Attractive bonus scheme.
* Inclusive work environment – fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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