HSSE Manager Large Power Transformers
South Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Location:
South Boston Virginia United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0126176Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Legal Compliance & AuditJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
At Hitachi Energy safety is not just a priority it is a core value that shapes how we design build and operate our facilities. As the HSSE Manager for a new manufacturing site you will play a pivotal role in setting the foundation for safe reliable and highperforming operations from day one. This is a rare opportunity to influence how systems behaviors and leadership practices come together in a complex greenfield environment.
You will work at the heart of a major facility build and startup partnering with project teams construction leaders contractors and site leadership to embed learning risk awareness and operational resilience into every phase of the journey. Your impact will extend well beyond compliance you will help shape a culture where people feel empowered to speak up learn and improve together while delivering worldclass results.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
This role offers visibility autonomy and the ability to build something lasting not just a site but a system that enables people to go home safe every day while supporting Hitachi Energys mission to build a more sustainable energy future.
How youll make an impact
You will lead and enable HSSE (Health Safety Security and Environment) efforts to understand manage and reduce risk during the design construction installation commissioning and startup of a new manufacturing facility. This role focuses on building strong systems leadership behaviors and organizational capability that support safe and reliable operations from day one and beyond.
Lead and develop a highperforming HSSE team through construction commissioning and transition to operations
Establish HSSE systems aligned with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles
Partner with leaders as a trusted coach to strengthen learning accountability and risk management
Influence early design hazard analysis and constructability decisions to reduce risk at the source
Integrate HSSE expectations into contractor selection onboarding and execution
Support highrisk and nonroutine work planning including prestartup safety reviews
Lead nonpunitive incident and learning reviews focused on system improvement
Use insights trends and audits to drive continuous improvement and organizational resilience
Your background
Bachelors degree in Engineering Environmental Chemistry or Occupational Health & Safety disciplines
Minimum of 8 years of progressive HSSE experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
At least 2 years of people leadership or managerial experience
Experience supporting construction capital projects commissioning or facility startups
Strong coaching influencing and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic fastchanging project environments
More about us
Be part of Hitachi Energys mission to power a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration
Learn grow and develop through global career paths and leadership opportunities
Work in a culture that values safety inclusion continuous learning and shared success
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