HSE Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HSE Manager__Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.

The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the EL, ELDS in NAM.You will be mainly accountable for:

Reporting HSE incidents to the management and relevant stakeholders and taking appropriate actions.

Facilitating, assisting, and providing guidance on incident investigations to learn better ways for mitigating risks.

Providing feedback to the management and employees on lessons learned and best practices from within their own unit and across ABB.Supporting and driving behavioral change through the local implementation of group-wide and business-specific performance improvement programs and practices.

Qualifications for the role Advanced theoretical knowledge with 5+ years of HSE/OHS management experience
· HSE management certificate or equivalent training
· Expertise to work with diversified functions to deploy policies in the HSE domain
· Ability to design training modules and deploy feedback processes
· Ability to represent ABB as a domain expert with customers and stakeholders
· Knowledge of state-specific safety programs such as North Carolina Safe Star
· Experience with management system implementation and compliance

More about usABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switch gear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contractors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switch gear for the ANSI standard markets.

Why ABB?

What's in it for youWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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