HSE Advisor

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future. We are now looking for an experienced and passionate senior HSE advisor to lead and further strengthen our Health, Safety & Environment culture across our Norwegian operations for Grid Integration business.

In this key role, you will work closely with business leaders, project teams, and employees to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance, and support operational excellence. Through visible leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement, you will help create a safe and sustainable workplace while contributing to business success.

• Development of HSE strategy, programs, and initiatives across the Operating Unit.
• Drive a strong safety culture where health, safety, and environmental responsibility are embedded in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian legislation, Hitachi Energy policies, and customer requirements.
• Support managers, project teams, and employees with expert HSE guidance and coaching.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, risk management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and authorities to enhance HSE performance and sustainability outcomes.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field is an advantage.
• HSE experience from industries such as energy, utilities, construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian HSE legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Leadership skills with the ability to engage, influence, and drive change across an organization.
• Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement processes.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken, and willing to travel within Norway and occasionally internationally.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization that is helping to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. We offer:

• A strategic and visible key role with significant impact on our people and business.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global organization.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where safety comes first.
• Collaboration with highly skilled colleagues across functions and geographies.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with Check Iris, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate’s security suitability, etc.