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Jr. HSE Specialist - Grid Automation

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø United States

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Jr. HSE Specialist - Grid Automation

from šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø United States

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0135425

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:Ā 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

In this role, you will join Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation team and begin building your career in the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) field within the power grid industry, supporting operations across North America (NAM). This is an exciting opportunity for early career professionals or recent graduates who are passionate about developing a long-term career in HSE and want hands-on experience in both office and field environments. You will work alongside experienced HSE professionals and operational teams, gaining extensive practical training while supporting safety programs, participating in risk assessments, assisting with data collection and reporting, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will help foster a strong safety culture and support compliance with company and regulatory requirements, directly contributing to the safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility of critical grid infrastructure. In this role, you will build foundational skills and real-world experience that can open the door to future growth opportunities within a growing organization committed to safety, sustainability, and ongoing development.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Support the implementation of HSE policies, standards, and Life Saving Rules across operations
  • Assist with HSE data collection, documentation, and reporting activities
  • Participate in risk assessments, safety observation tours, and learning walks
  • Support incident and near-miss investigations in office and field environments
  • Assist with coordination of HSE training sessions and safety inductions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to promote safe behaviors and practices
  • Support environmental initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
  • Contribute ideas to strengthen safety culture and HSE processes
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety preferred
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience (including internships or early-career roles)
  • Foundational understanding of workplace safety and environmental principles
  • Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders
  • Proactive, collaborative mindset; electrical background or exposure is a plus

More About Us

You will gain hands-on experience supporting safety and environmental performance in power grid operations while building a strong foundation for growth within HSE and sustainability.

  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
  • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs
  • Attractive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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by @maxrusakovic