NAM Electrical Safety Specialist

Hitachi•Raleigh, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy Transformers as a Regional Electrical Safety Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping a strong, proactive safety culture across North America. In this high-impact position, you will act as the subject matter expert for electrical safety, partnering with diverse teams to ensure best-in-class standards and practices are embedded across all transformer manufacturing sites. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, champion innovation in safety practices, and drive meaningful change in a dynamic industrial environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders, contribute to regional and global initiatives, and help elevate performance through insight, coaching, and technical expertise. If you are passionate about advancing safety, inspiring others, and making a measurable impact, this role offers a platform to grow and lead at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in electrical or industrial safety roles
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA/CSA, UL, and IEC standards
Proven ability to influence in a matrixed organization
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of electrical safety strategy across the NAM Transformers organization
Support sites in executing standardized safety programs and initiatives
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulations (NFPA, OSHA/CSA, IEC)
Act as SME in audits, incident reviews, and risk assessments
Provide guidance on LOTO, arc flash, PPE, and energized work practices
Train and mentor HSE teams, leaders, and technical staff
Analyze safety data, identify trends, and prioritize improvements
Collaborate on capital projects to embed safety from design to commissioning