HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

Join to apply for the HSE Specialist role at Hitachi Energy. We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join our Service team in Glasgow. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering a strong safety culture across all service operations. You will provide expert guidance on risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory requirements, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This position requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ensure compliance audits and inspections are conducted across operational areas and contractor activities, with accurate reporting of findings and timely corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date legal registers and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate risk registers and ensure risk controls are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Provide expert input during incident investigations to identify root causes and systemic risks, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are applied.
• Drive the development of risk-related training and awareness programs to strengthen organisational risk culture.
• Maintain complete and accurate incident records and contribute to trend analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are inspected, maintained, and ready for use.

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Health, Safety, Environmental Management or professional equivalent.
• Proven experience in auditing, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver effective training.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural change.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonising the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing