Vice President - HSE, North America

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0151465

Date Posted:

2026-11-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Vice President - HSE, North America - remote opportunity for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across regional operations, developing and maintaining tailored HSE policies and procedures. You will lead comprehensive risk assessments, training programs, and audits, while monitoring HSE performance metrics to guide strategic decision-making. This is your opportunity to shape the future of workplace safety, grow your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on a global scale in the energy industry.

How you will make an impact

-Lead the implementation of global HSE strategies to drive operational improvements, ensuring that HSE leading and lagging KPIs meet defined targets.

-Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across regional operations, providing strategic guidance to mitigate risks.

-Develop and maintain tailored HSE policies and procedures, promoting best practices and alignment with global standards.

-Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify hazards and implement effective control measures for a safe working environment.

-Monitor HSE performance metrics, preparing data-driven reports to highlight trends and guide strategic decision-making.

-Lead systematic HSE audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

-Drive HSE training and awareness programs, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge to maintain safety standards.

-Foster a culture of continuous improvement, championing HSE initiatives and staying abreast of industry trends to enhance safety performance.

Your background

-Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.

-10 plus years of experience in health, safety, and environmental roles within the manufacturing or energy sector. 5 plus years' experience leading large high performing remote manufacturing work teams

-In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices specific to regional and global contexts.

-Extensive experience in conducting risk assessments and developing effective control measures to mitigate workplace hazards.

-Strong ability to analyze HSE performance data, prepare comprehensive reports, and effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct engaging training sessions that promote HSE practices across the region.

-Proven ability to drive behavioral change and cultivate a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility within teams

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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