Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Manager

Hitachi - Bland, VA

Full-time

Bland, VA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The HSSE Manager at Hitachi Energy will lead and manage Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs and processes at the Varennes Facility. This role involves overseeing a team of HSE Specialists, HSE Technicians, and an Occupational Health Nurse, ensuring compliance with HSSE regulations, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and advisor to the leadership team regarding HSSE management.
• Serve as a role model to promote a culture of learning and improvement in HSE.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy, local, and government HSSE regulations.
• Maintain the Group and Business Unit HSSE management systems, conducting inspections and audits, analyzing results, and managing corrective actions.
• Manage the incident reporting, investigation, and analysis program.
• Analyze and monitor trends related to incidents, inspections, audits, and corrective measures, keeping management informed.
• Assist management in understanding obligations and liabilities according to local laws and Hitachi Energy standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of various HSSE programs and procedures.
• Organize activities to promote employee awareness and encourage safe behaviors.
• Manage the ergonomics program and prioritize corrective actions based on job analyses.
• Collect HSSE best practices and lead local implementation as appropriate.
• Assist Human Resources with return-to-work strategies.
• Maintain certifications for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Lead, guide, and coach the local HSE team to achieve optimal results.
• Responsible for HSSE strategic planning to meet KPIs and objectives.
• Manage annual HSSE department budgeting and capital expenditure planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental or Occupational Health Sciences.
• Eight or more years of relevant HSSE experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations including air, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs and culture change initiatives.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and plant-specific software systems.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications (e.g. CSP, CIH).
• Experience and/or familiarity with ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.
• High comfort level with digitized management tools.
• Experience with a represented workforce.
• Ability to operate within and support matrixed leadership and functional teams.