Location:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Job ID:

R0111831

Date Posted:

2026-01-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY IRELAND LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data cen-ters and e-mobility.

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join our Service team in Dublin. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering a strong safety culture across all service operations. You will provide expert guidance on risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory requirements, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Location: (Hybrid) Dublin Office, Liffey Valley

(Also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

• Ensure effective coordination of contractor and stakeholder management.
• Ensure compliance audits and inspections are conducted across operational areas and contractor activities, with accurate reporting of findings and timely corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date legal registers and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain accurate risk registers and ensure risk controls are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Provide expert input during incident investigations to identify root causes and systemic risks, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are applied.
• Drive the development of risk-related training and awareness programs to strengthen organisational risk culture
• Maintain complete and accurate incident records and contribute to trend analysis for continuous improvement
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are inspected, maintained, and ready for use. ​​

Your Background:

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Health, Safety, Environmental Management or professional equivalent. 
• Proven experience in auditing, risk assessment, and incident investigation. 
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and best practices.’
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver effective training. 
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural change.​​​

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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