Jr. HSE Specialist - Grid Automation

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

• 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.

More About Us

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