Machine Safety Specialist

Join Hitachi Energy as a Machinery Safety Technician and play a vital role in ensuring safe and compliant operations within our factory. This hands‑on position supports day‑to‑day machinery safety needs, working closely with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team and Regional Machinery Safety Engineers. You'll help maintain safety programs, verify safeguarding measures, and assist with risk assessments to keep our equipment and people safe.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by improving safety standards, supporting engineering and maintenance teams, and driving practical solutions. If you're passionate about safety and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

• Conduct and support machine risk assessments and drive risk reduction actions.
• Review safeguarding and safety control functions for effectiveness.
• Maintain documentation for machine safety, including validation records and inspection logs.
• Own the Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Program and ensure accurate, equipment‑specific procedures.
• Maintain the Electrical Safety Program, including PPE tracking and labeling accuracy.
• Assist with new equipment reviews and modifications for compliance.
• Support incident reviews and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate audits of LOTO, electrical safety practices, and machine guarding.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with machinery, safeguarding devices, and industrial energy sources.
• Understanding of LOTO requirements or experience supporting energy control procedures.
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety practices or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Safety and integrity guide everything we do at Hitachi Energy.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and HSE professionals to make a meaningful impact every day.