Project HSE specialist

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Join Our Team!

The opportunity

We are seeking a Project HSE Specialist to join our HSE Team in Vaasa, Finland. In this position, you will support and coordinate our Finnish projects in the Nordic cluster with focus on HSE tasks within the HSE department and throughout the project’s life cycle.

You will ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance are documented, monitored, and maintained. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement in all areas of HSE. This role offers the possibility to work onsite (especially during onboarding) as well as from the office.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate all projects in Finland from an HSE perspective
• Implement and work with continuous improvement of Hitachi Energy management system and local requirements in Finland for the operating unit of the Nordic cluster.
• Review customer HSE requirements and demonstrate how Hitachi Energy will manage HSE through the project lifecycle
• Prepare and update HSE documentation in accordance with the internal process. Submit preliminary HSE plans to the customer in accordance with tender submission dates
• Attend clarification meetings and workshops with the customer (both in person and remotely)
• Prepare Project HSE Plans as well as other HSE-related documentation such as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
• Ensure activities under the scope of Hitachi Energy are following legal and contractual HSE requirements as well as internal HSE requirements
• Produce reports for Project Reviews, both internal and Customer, and attend Project Review meetings to ensure the Hitachi Energy HSE Operating System remains suitable, adequate, and effective
• Review HSE documentation from all Hitachi Energy subcontractors and support subcontractors to meet internal and Project HSE requirements
• Maintain awareness of developments and legislation affecting assigned functions

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or equivalent
• Previous experience with HSE planning and execution in projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience drafting HSE documentation
• Professional HSE certification is an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications
• Customer oriented experience and mindset
• Self-driven and persistent attitude towards challenges. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

Apply for the position by August 4, 2025, the latest. Interviews will be initiated as candidates apply, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Carl-Johan Hedberg, HSE Manager, carl-johan.hedberg@hitachienergy.com