Careers at Hitachi Energy

Main Accountabilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Global BU Head of HSE and Sustainability to provide strategic direction in the Region, bringing rigor through operational discipline, in line with the Service BU strategy and Hitachi Energy’s requirements
• Provide support and ensure HUB and Local Service Units operates in compliance with our HSE Operating System, with a specific focus on LSR compliance, High-risk activities and human factors
• Oversee and manage HSE and Sustainability-related projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic objectives to improve overall safety performance and compliance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance by implementing best practices and innovative solutions within the high voltage, transformer and substation service sector. Coordinate and align HSE initiatives and actions with the BU Service HSE and Sustainability function with the aim of standardization within the Service BU and track progress of implementation.
• Lead projects aimed at enhancing the safety culture across global service operations, promoting proactive safety behaviours, and engaging all levels of the organization in safety initiatives. Review HUB and Local HSE performance, identify issues, and develop specific improvement solutions
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for Environmental data for the local service unit to be consolidated into the Service BU reporting and to the Sustainability reporting of Hitachi Energy.
• Ensures timely notification of HSE incidents, investigations, preventive and corrective actions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Global Service BU management, HUB Management and Product/System BU’s HSE Manager.
• Lead/review investigations of HSE incidents and near misses within the HUB to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and if necessary, the Fair Process investigations.
• Contributes to effective risk management of HSE related issues by providing specialist knowledge and advice on key business decisions to HUB and Service Units. Identify and assess HSE risks associated with high voltage products, transformer products and substations service operations and develop mitigation plans to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and the environment.
• Foster a proactive and positive culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance by implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
• Engages external (e.g. customers, suppliers and other stakeholders) to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment on BU HSE and Sustainability efforts and performance and obtain objective feedback. Promote Hitachi Energy HSE and Sustainability culture to our clients, other departments and employee groups. Share the information to promote the awareness of Hitachi Energy procedures relating HSE and/or Sustainability.
• Cooperates with other internal functions and business partners to drive HSE and Sustainability performance.
• Identify and implement industry best practices and cutting-edge solutions to improve performance and align with the latest advancements in high voltage safety standards.
• Participates in defining the annual budget for area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints.
• Develop capability and ensure that the area of responsibility is appropriately organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies.
• Provide support, leadership and advice in order to ensure consistency in the implementation, application and compliance of the HSE Management System Standards in Service BU Operating units. Coach people at all levels of the organization with methods and training to realize an exemplary safety culture. Develop functional competence to ensure a highly professional and competent HSE function is evident in the Service Operating units. Build a strong, professional, effective and efficient HSE and Sustainability team in the Service HUBs. Provide support to Service Operating units to achieve HSE legal compliance and control the conformity. Provide strong leadership to promote a high-performance culture, role modeling and reinforcing the behaviors that will underpin Service business growth.
• Act as a change management agent, serving as the Technical Authority
• Ability to frequently travel for periodic site visits, audits, workshops, trainings ....

Knowledge, Skills and Experience.

• Engineering degree or a Bachelor’s degree in HSE required (engineering can be in any discipline if supported by proven HSE experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of strong HSE experience, preferably in high-risk industries such as Oil & Gas, Power, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, mitigation planning, high-risk activities mgmt.
• Experience in leading HSE projects, fostering safety culture, and implementing innovative solutions and best practices.
• Service experience is not mandatory but will be considered a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus.

Key Competencies: 

• Strategic Vision 
• Leadership 
• Customer Focus 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Communication
• Results Orientation 

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• You as a PM Internship will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa. Hitachi Energy South Africa is committed to the development of recently graduated individual and seeks to source, develop, and increase their employability in the ever-changing world of work. We do our best to place and invest in young talent by providing them with the best working and learning environment that allows them to learn about the business, themselves, and their chosen careers and you will expose to not only local, but also regional operations, where you will be paired with qualified and registered professionals to help you transition into a professional space through knowledge, skills, and attributes transfer to you and help you learn beyond the classroom.  The Internship Project Administrator (IPA) will be trained to work in the Project Environment. 

Your responsibilities          

• The IPA will also be trained to deliver professional and courteous customer support service and promote a productive and positive relationship with customers in typical day-to-day interactions. Also, participate in and contribute to team efforts and manage your individual contributions.  
• Project related training to Budget management, recording the minutes of meetings and communicate and collaborate.
• Conducting risk analyses, communicates progress to team members and creating progress reports.
• Monitoring progress, conducting research for team members and documentation. 
• Creating and updating workflows, forecasting future costs, formatting documents as required and creating timetables for the project.
• Implementing policies and procedures and collection of materials from stores.
• Help set up project meetings, order resources and processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Measuring and reporting on project performance.
• Track project expenses and task tracking, also meeting administration and collecting and analyzing project data 
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background             

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Project Management or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge in tools or utilities of MS outlook, excel and project etc. is required.
• Demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.  
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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• You as a Quality Intern will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa. Graduates will obtain hands-on experience in a professional environment and get the opportunity to work with experienced professionals and gain valuable industry knowledge. Bringing your own sense of pride and purpose and help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution, creating a sustainable future for our planet and your career. Join Hitachi Energy and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.

Your responsibilities          

• The graduate will be exposed to the following areas as Quality control, quality assurance and Continuous improvement.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background 

• A Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills is required.   
• Demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.
• Tools or utilities as Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project etc. 
• Read, analyze, and comprehend technical documentation.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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• You as a Production Coordinator will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa. Hands-on experience in a professional production environment. Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and gain valuable industry knowledge. Bringing your own sense of pride and purpose and help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution and creating a sustainable future for our planet and your career. Joining Hitachi Energy and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.

Your responsibilities          

• Preparing and maintaining the standard production documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with production safety standards.
• Coordinating the shipping of orders and manage related documentation.
• Organizing and managing project-related documentation.
• Learning and utilizing SAP for various tasks and collaborating with different departments within the company.
• Supporting risk assessments to ensure the safe production take necessary actions.
• Utilizing standard processes and tools, demonstrating basic administrative skills.
• Communicating project status and updates to stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective information flow.
• Upholding the core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background           

• A National diploma in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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• You as a Senior HSE Specialist will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Contributing to improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance and corporate and responsibility in assigned geography. Supporting the business by applying in-depth knowledge to offer solutions and advice through delivery of Group-wide performance improvement programs and/or Group Audit Program.

Your responsibilities          

• Delivering and deploying HSE training, audit and Group-wide performance improvement programs to the divisions and local Business Units.
• Providing analysis of HSE data within area of responsibility and reporting on progress on implementation of Sustainability Objectives and key performance indicators (KPI) as required.
• Contributing to assessing emerging trends and legislation in HSE and communicates relevant information on legal requirements within area of expertise and geography and supporting constituent countries to operate in compliance with standards and respective legal obligations.
• Delivering audit (as per Group Audit Program) and support and following up of improvement actions in the Local Business Units.
• Cooperating across functions and with business partners to raise awareness and drive performance, engages with internal and external stakeholders to build commitment and credibility for the CoE.
• Contributing to driving behavioral change and continuous improvement though delivery of training and competence initiatives and expert support to the Local Business Units in line with yearly HSE plan agreed with the Business Units and supporting the sharing of best practice. Coordinates reporting on HSE performance and support delivery of Group audit program.
• Contributing to and or planning and executing Health, Safety and Environment performance and Corporate Responsibility related projects and developing and reporting on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background             

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant industry is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.