Head of HSE and Site Lead Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Local Service Center Switzerland is responsible for the local market after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems, gas insulated switchgears (GIS), live tank breaker (LTB) and plug and switch systems (PASS) including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits, repairs and replacements.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead HSE function and team for PSC Switzerland and serve as Site Lead Manager (HSE) for Training Center in Rüti and Service Logistic Center in Dietlikon
• Ensure strong commitment to health and safety standards, guidelines, management systems, and procedures
• Communicate health and safety initiatives, processes, and procedures to ensure uniform understanding across the organization
• Monitor compliance with health and safety requirements and handle non-conformances according to established procedures
• Assist and guide management, supervisors, and employees in accident prevention and act as an interface with contractors and clients when needed
• Implement and maintain the health and safety management system and ensure quality input where necessary
• Conduct safety audits, investigate accidents, identify root causes, and supervise corrective actions
• Provide guidance on competency-based health and safety training and lead HSE and Sustainability Reviews for Rüti and Dietlikon, ensuring assurance activities are completed

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• 5+ years of experience in managerial role in industrial company, preferably in HSE, construction or factory environment
• Strong leadership personality and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of health and safety in project/customer sites and the role a safety system plays in managing the overall risk profile of a site
• Practical "hands-on" experience in developing and managing safety systems with the ability to dig into site-specific details and develop solutions to complex safety issues
• Knowledge about OSHA legislation for construction sites
• Working experience in Safety-related positions
• International experience and intercultural sensitivity
• Solutions-oriented personality with strong engagement
• Proficiency in English (written and oral), German of advantage and any other language is a plus