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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 (HUBEU), 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!

We are looking for a Country HSE Specialist to join our HSE Team in Middlefart or Ballerup. In this role, you will support our Danish projects in the Nordic Operation Unit (OU) and focus on the HSE tasks in the HSE department and throughout the project’s life cycle. You will be ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance are documented, monitored and maintained. You will also be driving continuous improvement in all areas of HSE.

How you’ll make an impact

• Implement and work with continuous improvement of Hitachi Energy operating unit management system and local requirements in Denmark for the operating unit of the Nordic OU

• Prepare and update HSE documentation in accordance with the internal process. Submit all preliminary HSE plans to the customer in accordance with the tender submission dates.

• Attend clarification meetings and workshops with the customer (both in person and remotely).

• Prepare the Project HSE Plan as well as other HSE-related documentation such as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

• Ensure activities under the scope of Hitachi Energy are in compliance with legal and contractual HSE requirements as well as internal HSE requirements.

• Produce reports for Project Reviews, both internal and Customer, and attend the 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.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent  

• Previous experience of HSE tasks in projects

• Professional HSE certification is seen as a plus

• Knowledgeable of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate within global teams

• Self-driven and persistent attitude towards challenges. You work actively and professionally both independently and as a part of a team.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Danish

What we offer  

• Flexible working time  

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Denmark and globally 

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase 

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​  

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks 

• More benefits could be connected to this specific role 

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Come and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society!

We will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.