Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0097749

Date Posted:

2025-07-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Make a real impact where safety meets innovation. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health & Safety Expert to strengthen our commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment. In this key role, you will lead initiatives that protect our people, ensure compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across our operations.

How you’ll make a difference

• Inspire and lead a culture of safety excellence through continuous improvement and employee engagement

• Coordinate and conduct hazard identification and risk evaluations with cross-functional teams

• Perform internal audits and safety inspections to uphold legal and company standards

• Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures

• Represent the company in all interactions with external HSE authorities, partners, and stakeholders

• Develop and deliver impactful training programs on occupational safety, health, and environmental topics

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and project teams, offering practical guidance on HSE best practices

• Support initiatives related to environmental protection and sustainable workplace practices

Your background

• Completed vocational training (EFZ) with further education in engineering or a related technical discipline

• Several years of experience in occupational safety, ideally as a certified safety officer or with ASGS specialization within a technical or industrial setting

• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to occupational safety, health protection, and environmental standards

• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is a plus

• Fluent in German (spoken and written), with good command of English and excellent interpersonal and advisory abilities, capable of effectively supporting diverse teams

• Strong planning and coordination skills with a self-driven work styly

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