HSSE Manager - Distribution Transformers

Step into a role where influence, purpose, and progress come together. As HSSE Manager at Hitachi Energy, you will shape how health, safety, security, and environmental practices are lived every day—supporting people, strengthening systems, and enabling reliable operations. This is an opportunity to lead with insight and curiosity, building an environment where learning is valued, risks are openly discussed, and teams feel empowered to do work safely and sustainably. You will guide the evolution of HSSE culture across a complex manufacturing site, balancing regulatory requirements with real-world operations. By applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, you will help the organization understand how work actually happens and how systems can be improved to reduce serious risks and support long‑term success. How you’ll make an impact Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. Lead and develop a high‑performing HSSE team that supports site objectives. Design and execute HSSE strategies focused on learning and prevention. Partner with site leaders through coaching and trusted advisory support. Apply risk‑based and operational learning approaches to daily work. Strengthen incident, near‑miss, and learning processes that are non‑punitive. Use audits and inspections as tools for insight and improvement. Analyze trends and share clear HSSE insights across the organization. Contribute to global and regional HSSE programs and best practices. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental, Chemical, or Occupational Health Sciences. Around 8 years of HSE experience, ideally within manufacturing environments. At least 3 years of experience in a people or team leadership role. Strong capability in coaching, influencing, and collaborative problem solving. Working knowledge of HSSE regulations and management systems. Confidence operating in matrixed and cross‑functional organizations. Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Management Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit Contract Regular Publication date 2026-04-24 Reference number R0127851 Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review theAffirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website . #J-18808-Ljbffr