Project HSE Manager Construction - (HE)Office_Bac Ninh | Hitachi Job

Location:

Bac Ninh, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam

Job ID:

R0147505

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy offers power and automation products, systems, and service solutions across the generation, transmission, and distribution value chain, enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener power grid.

To support business growth and strengthen our Real Estate function, we are seeking a Project HSE Manager Construction to support greenfield construction capital projects, this role will partner closely with the Senior Project Manager and project teams to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role will establish and maintain a world-class construction safety culture while ensuring compliance with company requirements, local regulations and industry best practices.

How You'll Make an Impact

• You will act as the HSE lead supporting the Senior Project Manager during planning, design, construction, commissioning and project handover phases.
• You will develop and implement project-specific HSE management plans, procedures and reporting systems.
• You will lead construction safety programs for contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• You will conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• You will review contractor HSE plans, method statements, permits and emergency response plans.
• You will monitor compliance with local regulations and corporate HSE requirements.
• You will investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and drive corrective actions.
• You will lead safety training, toolbox talks and contractor onboarding programs.
• You will establish KPI reporting and provide regular updates to project leadership.
• You will support environmental management related to waste, emissions, erosion control and sustainability requirements.
• You will coordinate emergency preparedness and crisis response activities.
• You will promote a strong safety culture across all project stakeholders.
• 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

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of HSE experience, including 5+ years supporting large-scale industrial or greenfield construction projects.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, or corporate real estate environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, risk management, contractor safety management, and incident investigation/root cause analysis.
• Professional HSE certifications (NEBOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent) and experience with HSE management systems (e.g., Gensuite, Intelex, Velocity) preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence multicultural project teams; proficient in Microsoft 365 and fluent in English (Vietnamese is a plus).

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation, safety, and integrity are at the center of everything we do. Join us and be part of a global team shaping the future of energy.

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