Safety Specialist

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace? We are looking for a Safety Specialist who will serve as the local expert and trusted advisor within safety, business continuity and compliance.

In this role, you will drive key initiatives, support leaders and employees, and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across the organization. As the dedicated Safety Specialist for the unit, you will report directly to the Unit Manager while collaborating closely with Hitachi Energy's network of Safety Coordinators and working functionally with the Country Security Managers for Sweden.

How You'll Make An Impact

Drive and support business continuity initiatives while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulations, and best practices.Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace and environmental risks, driving continuous improvement and promoting a proactive safety culture across the organization.Lead and coordinate trainings, audits, inspections, and risk assessments while providing guidance and support to managers and employees.Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and compliance-related concerns, ensuring root causes are identified and effective preventive actions are implemented.Collaborate with authorities, local communities, and internal stakeholders to continuously improve environmental and safety performance and address situations that may impact the company's reputation.

Your Background

Several years of experience within EHS, HSE, Safety, Risk Management, Compliance or Business Continuity in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical environment.Solid understanding of environmental and occupational health & safety legislation, standards, and best practices.Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, with a structured and analytical approach.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, drive change, and work effectively across all levels of an organization. Previous managerial experience is considered a merit.Experience working with supplier quality and supplier development is considered a merit.

What We Offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to influence key initiatives, work with experienced professionals, and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable future.

Join us and make a real impact on the health, safety, and environmental performance of our organization.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fuelingengagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) Group life insurance and additional insurances. Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) Health care and wellness allowance Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) Psychological support program Supplementary compensation for parental leave Various trainings and education supporting employee development Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107 38 38 04; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107 38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, [email protected].

Publication date : 2026-10-05