HSE Specialist 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as an HSE professional and play a key role in driving a strong health, safety, and environmental culture within our factory operations in Zurich. You will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, minimize risks, and continuously improve HSE performance while supporting sustainable and safe operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, internal policies, and Hitachi Energy standards across the factory

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and define mitigation actions

• Drive incident investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive measures

• Monitor HSE KPIs, prepare reports, and support data-driven decision-making

• Deliver and coordinate HSE training sessions while promoting awareness and best practices

• Support internal, external, and certification audits, ensuring timely follow-up actions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to integrate HSE into daily operations

• Lead HSE initiatives and environmental improvement programs (e.g. waste, water, energy)

Your Background

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in an industrial or energy environment

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or similar field

• Certified HSE professional according to Swiss legislation (mandatory)

• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and HSE Swiss regulations

• Proven experience in risk assessments, incident analysis, and performance reporting

• Strong communication and training skills with the ability to influence behaviors

• Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative working style

• Fluent in German and English; additional expertise in ergonomics or hazardous materials is a plus

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.