HSE Specialist 80 – 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy

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 skill