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At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and sustainability across everything we do. We are looking for an experienced HSE & Sustainability Professional to join our Service organization in Malaysia.

In this role, you will partner with business leaders, employees, and external stakeholders to drive a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture, ensure compliance with local regulations and Hitachi Energy requirements, and support the continuous improvement of our HSE performance. You will play a critical role in preventing incidents, promoting safe work practices, and advancing our sustainability objectives across the organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Promote and strengthen a proactive HSE culture by providing guidance and support to managers and employees in their day-to-day operations.
• Lead and support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and the effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to Hitachi Energy standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local legislation, regulatory requirements, and corporate HSE standards.
• Analyze HSE performance data and trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate risk control measures across operational and project activities.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness programs, and safety campaigns to enhance employee knowledge and engagement.
• Support project and service teams in implementing HSE requirements throughout project execution and field activities.
• Drive HSE programs, initiatives, and improvement plans to achieve business and organizational objectives.
• Ensure appropriate HSE tools, equipment, and resources are available and effectively utilized.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local stakeholders to share best practices and strengthen HSE performance.
• Build constructive relationships with regulatory authorities, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders when required.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment roles within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, service, energy, utilities, or technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Experience supporting operational and project teams in implementing HSE programs and requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HSE data, identify trends, and drive improvement actions.
• Comfortable working with HSE systems, dashboards, and digital reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications related to HSE will be an added advantage.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories while creating innovative technologies that make the world's energy system more sustainable, flexible, and secure.

Bring your passion, energy, and commitment, and be part of a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

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.