You as a Senior HSE Specialist will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Contributing to improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance and corporate and responsibility in assigned geography. Supporting the business by applying in-depth knowledge to offer solutions and advice through delivery of Group-wide performance improvement programs and/or Group Audit Program.

Your responsibilities          

• Delivering and deploying HSE training, audit and Group-wide performance improvement programs to the divisions and local Business Units.
• Providing analysis of HSE data within area of responsibility and reporting on progress on implementation of Sustainability Objectives and key performance indicators (KPI) as required.
• Contributing to assessing emerging trends and legislation in HSE and communicates relevant information on legal requirements within area of expertise and geography and supporting constituent countries to operate in compliance with standards and respective legal obligations.
• Delivering audit (as per Group Audit Program) and support and following up of improvement actions in the Local Business Units.
• Cooperating across functions and with business partners to raise awareness and drive performance, engages with internal and external stakeholders to build commitment and credibility for the CoE.
• Contributing to driving behavioral change and continuous improvement though delivery of training and competence initiatives and expert support to the Local Business Units in line with yearly HSE plan agreed with the Business Units and supporting the sharing of best practice. Coordinates reporting on HSE performance and support delivery of Group audit program.
• Contributing to and or planning and executing Health, Safety and Environment performance and Corporate Responsibility related projects and developing and reporting on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background             

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant industry is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.