Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

About the role

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Manufacturing Unit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high‑performance culture with a strong focus on HSE.
• Support the business by applying in‑depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice each day.
• Showcase expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.
• Report HSE incidents to management and relevant stakeholders and coordinate immediate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead or facilitate comprehensive incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies to identify systemic failures and develop effective corrective actions.
• Share lessons learned and best practices from incident investigations across the organization to drive continuous improvement and prevent similar incidents.
• Implement safety culture and behavioral change programs to foster a proactive safety mindset and strengthen employee engagement in hazard identification and reporting.
• Maintain and execute the HSE compliance calendar to ensure all regulatory and organizational requirements are met and documented for audit readiness.
• Conduct comprehensive HSE assessments including Activity‑Based Risk Assessments (ABRA), PPE evaluations, machine guarding inspections, and LOTO compliance verification.
• Provide expert oversight and guidance for high‑risk activities (hot work, confined space entry, working at heights, aerial lifts) through permit systems and work procedures for both internal staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus minimum of 3 years HSE‑related experience.
• Certification and training in Safety (preferred).
• Knowledge of local HSE regulations (preferred).
• Skills in database management systems and MS Office.
• Capable to implement the ABB Way Management System.
• Experience with HSE Management System and ISO standards (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
• Able to train employees on waste management to accomplish reduction targets and ensure compliance.