HSE Specialist

Location:

Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job ID:

R0139110

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Join Hitachi Energy and help create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. As an HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing workplace health, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Working alongside dedicated teams and leaders, you will drive initiatives that strengthen safety culture, prevent serious incidents, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an opportunity to influence meaningful change through risk reduction, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with stakeholders across the business. You will lead important HSE initiatives, support strategic objectives, and help ensure operations are aligned with both regulatory requirements and Hitachi Energy's high standards. If you are passionate about protecting people, supporting sustainable business practices, and developing your career within a global organization, we encourage you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Promote Hitachi Energy's values and core competencies, including people development, customer focus, and innovation.

• Support the continuous improvement of HSE management systems and safety culture initiatives.

• Lead risk assessments with a focus on serious incident prevention and operational safety.

• Facilitate Learning Teams and Operational Learning activities to strengthen organizational learning.

• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute HSE strategies and factory objectives.

• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive effective corrective actions.

• Conduct audits, inspections, reporting, and performance analysis to improve HSE outcomes.

• Coach and mentor operations teams and HSE Technicians while supporting facility expansion projects.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of HSE experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working within cross-functional or matrixed organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.

• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.

• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

• Confidence using digital tools and technology-driven management systems.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, safety, integrity, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

• We offer global career opportunities, continuous learning programs, and pathways for professional growth.

• Join an inclusive, collaborative culture committed to powering a more sustainable energy future for all.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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