Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Business Manager - Operations

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Your Role: Own the Challenge

• Serves as the primary HSE&S interface within his/her assigned area of responsibility and cultivates a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE&S.
• Ensure feedback is provided to the management and employees on lessons learned and best practices from within their own unit and across ABB.
• Assists the line managers and supervisors in their respective organization in understanding their obligations, liabilities, and requirements for role fulfillment, as per local HSE&S law and ABB management requirements.
• Supports the business line HSE&S Manager in reporting progress with respect to the implementation of the group-level HSE&S objectives, projects and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as required.
• Drives behavioral change through the local implementation of group-wide and business-specific performance improvement programs and practices.
• Supports and embeds an exemplary health and safety culture with a strong focus on the environment across their respective organization.
• Reports and analyses HSE&S performance and progress with respect to the implementation of the group-level HSE&S objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as required.
• Facilitates, assists, and provides guidance on HSE&S incident investigations to learn better ways for mitigating risks.

What it takes to Run what runs the world

• Relevant Education & Professional Certifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience of not less than 5 years in industrial field, is a plus, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, studies or work experience.
  • Regionally or internationally recognized HSE certifications such as NEBOSH (International Diploma/IGC), OSHA standard certification, or IOSH Managing Safely.

• Regulatory & Technical Compliance Mastery

• • Deep knowledge of international standards (ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, 500001 for Energy Management).
  • Thorough familiarity with local labor laws, industrial safety regulations, and environmental compliance frameworks relevant to your industry.

• Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention

• • Proven experience in leading formal risk assessments, establishing emergency response plans, and conducting root-cause investigations (RCA) following incidents or near-misses.
  • Ability to develop proactive safety controls, permit-to-work systems, and continuous inspection protocols.

• Leadership, Training & Safety Culture Drive

• • Experience developing and delivering HSE&S training programs across all operational levels (toolbox talks, emergency drills, management briefings).
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to foster a proactive "zero-incident" safety culture and enforce compliance without stalling operations.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.