Jr. HSE Specialist - Grid Automation

Job Description:

In this role, you will join Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation team and begin building your career in the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) field within the power grid industry, supporting operations across North America (NAM). This is an exciting opportunity for early career professionals or recent graduates who are passionate about developing a long‑term career in HSE and want hands‑on experience in both office and field environments.

You will work alongside experienced HSE professionals and operational teams, gaining extensive practical training while supporting safety programs, participating in risk assessments, assisting with data collection and reporting, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will help foster a strong safety culture and support compliance with company and regulatory requirements, directly contributing to the safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility of critical grid infrastructure.

In this role, you will build foundational skills and real‑world experience that can open the door to future growth opportunities within a growing organization committed to safety, sustainability, and ongoing development.

• Support the implementation of HSE policies, standards, and Life Saving Rules across operations
• Assist with HSE data collection, documentation, and reporting activities
• Participate in risk assessments, safety observation tours, and learning walks
• Support incident and near‑miss investigations in office and field environments
• Assist with coordination of HSE training sessions and safety inductions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to promote safe behaviors and practices
• Support environmental initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Contribute ideas to strengthen safety culture and HSE processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (including internships or early‑career roles).
• Foundational understanding of workplace safety and environmental principles.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset; electrical background or exposure is a plus.
• Ability to accommodate up to 50% travel, including overnight and multi‑week project site assignments as business needs require.

You will gain hands‑on experience supporting safety and environmental performance in power grid operations while building a strong foundation for growth within HSE and sustainability.

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing:
  Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care:
  Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life:
  Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Hybrid Work Environment:
  This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in‑office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
• Permissive Time Off:
  No accrued hours, take the time you need.
• Employee Engagement and Development:
  Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on‑demand learning platforms

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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