Environmental and Health & Safety Specialist f​/m​/d

As a Factory Environmental and Employee Health & Safety Specialist part of the local HSE team, you will play a key role in participating to HSE development, with main focus on Environmental topic, but granting a good support on Health & Safety activities.

Key tasks on the Environmental side will be related to safeguarding our site’s environmental integrity and driving our sustainability ambitions forward. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits, while fostering strong relationships with community stakeholders and environmental authorities. You will develop, implement, and maintain robust environmental policies and procedures that promote accountability across the organization.

By conducting environmental risk assessments, delivering training on sustainability practices, and leading initiatives that improve resource efficiency, you will directly contribute to reducing the factory’s environmental footprint and supporting long-term operational excellence.

On the H&S part, you’ll be required to support main Health and Safety development activities organized by the HSE Manager, delivering results according to Management expectations.

Please submit your application in English.

How you’ll make an impact

Ensure regulatory compliance with Swiss environmental law and related frameworks (USG/EPA, LRV/OAPC, GSchG/WPA, VVEA, ChemA/ChemO), including permit management and coordination with cantonal authorities (BAFU)

Lead environmental impact assessments for new production lines, plant changes, and modifications, ensuring alignment with internal environmental policies

Manage waste and disposals, including segregation, traceability, registers, supplier audits, and all special waste streams, while supporting waste reduction and VVEA improvement initiatives

Oversee chemical compliance, including ChemA, ChemO, ORRChem, CLP, Manage and maintain Safety SDS requirements, and notifications of new substances

Support safe handling and storage of dangerous goods (DG) by coordinating with relevant departments and ensuring ongoing compliance

Plan and conduct environmental audits and inspections, identifying improvement areas and ensuring timely corrective actions, also providing environmental compliance support and training to Engineering, Maintenance, and overall Business Unit, including REACH/RoHS documentation and sustainability-related data needs

On the Health and Safety part, you’re required to support HSE manager in H&S-related topics managing production activities and equipment with the highest safety standards, both on the practical part and on documentation preparation.

Support HSE reporting activities required by governmental or Hitachi Energy internal stakeholders.

Your background

Min. 3 years of experience in environmental roles within the industrial sector and strong knowledge of Swiss environmental regulations and compliance obligations

Solid understanding of best practices in emissions, waste, water, chemicals, and sustainability

Strong analytical skills, including environmental data processing and use of relevant software tools

Basic knowledge of H&S principles and concepts

Excellent command of Office 365 applications

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess environmental risks and develop effective mitigation strategies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Fluent in Italian and English

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.

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0118699

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.