Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0130279
Date Posted:
2026-05-18
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & Audit
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
