Machine Safety Engineer

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South Boston, VA
Senior level
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The Role
As a Machine Safety Engineer, you will lead machine safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide training to enhance safety protocols.
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Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0086675

Date Posted:

2025-04-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving innovative solutions? Join Hitachi Energy as a Machinery Safety Engineer in South Boston, VA where you'll lead the charge in ensuring the safety and well-being of our team. As a technical lead and subject matter expert, you'll play a pivotal role in machine risk assessment, functional safety, and safeguarding machinery. Collaborate with factory operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement safety-critical controls for industrial machinery projects and upgrades. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your expertise will be recognized and valued.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation for machine safety.

  • Provide machine safety training and develop technical competency within the organization.

  • Deploy strategies and plans for cross-functional implementation of safety standards.

  • Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prepare corrective action plans.

  • Support emergency response and containment actions related to machine safety.

  • Facilitate continuous improvement of machine safety processes.

  • Offer technical safety advice and risk reviews for machinery-related capital projects.

  • Define preventative maintenance plans for machinery and equipment.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (HSE education or similar experiences desirable).

  • ANSI or TUV certification is desirable or the desire to become certified.

  • Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

  • Understanding of ANSI and ISO Machine Safety Standards

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in machine safety process/program management, maintenance, risk assessment, and design.

  • Proficiency in reading and designing diagrams for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing.

  • Proactive mindset with excellent communication and influencing skills.

  • Ability to travel inside and outside of the United States for new equipment review. Approximately 10% travel.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we prioritize safety and integrity, fostering a culture of responsibility and care. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development. Together, we can achieve great things!

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Electrical Systems
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Hydraulic Systems
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Pneumatic Systems
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The Company
33,676 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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