NAM Electrical Safety Specialist

Join Hitachi Energy Transformers as a Regional Electrical Safety Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping a strong, proactive safety culture across North America. In this high-impact position, you will act as the subject matter expert for electrical safety, partnering with diverse teams to ensure best-in-class standards and practices are embedded across all transformer manufacturing sites.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an opportunity to influence strategy, champion innovation in safety practices, and drive meaningful change in a dynamic industrial environment. will collaborate with cross-functional leaders, contribute to regional and global initiatives, and help elevate performance through insight, coaching, and technical expertise. If you are passionate about advancing safety, inspiring others, and making a measurable impact, this role offers a platform to grow and lead at scale.

• Lead deployment of electrical safety strategy across the NAM Transformers organization
• Support sites in executing standardized safety programs and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulations (NFPA, OSHA/CSA, IEC)
• Act as SME in audits, incident reviews, and risk assessments
• Provide guidance on LOTO, arc flash, PPE, and energized work practices
• Train and mentor HSE teams, leaders, and technical staff
• Analyze safety data, identify trends, and prioritize improvements
• Collaborate on capital projects to embed safety from design to commissioning

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or industrial safety roles
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA/CSA, UL, and IEC standards
• Proven ability to influence in a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America

Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and innovation

Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and career opportunities

Thrive in an inclusive, collaborative environment where ideas and people are valued

Location Remote – North Carolina, United States of America

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