Gestionnaire SSE – Projets d’infrastructures électriques/ HSE Manager – Power Infrastructure Project

Hitachi Énergie is seeking an HSE Manager – Power Infrastructure Projects to support the safe execution of Grid Integration and power infrastructure projects across Quebec and North America. Based in Montreal, you will serve as the HSE focal point throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with project teams, contractors, site personnel, and customers to ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are effectively integrated into project planning and execution.

From tendering and site preparation through construction, installation, and commissioning, you will manage project HSE activities, support risk mitigation strategies, monitor project compliance, lead incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working on critical power infrastructure projects, including substations and high-voltage environments, you will play a key role in promoting a culture where safety, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship are embedded in every phase of project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, support the modernization of the electrical grid, and contribute to the safe delivery of essential energy infrastructure.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Partner with project teams to review project scopes, tenders, HSE plans, and subcontractor qualifications.
• Serve as the primary HSE point of contact for project sites, management teams, and customers.
• Support the identification of workplace hazards and the implementation of effective risk-control measures.
• Provide HSE guidance, training, and support to project teams, contractors, and field personnel.
• Conduct site visits and audits to evaluate compliance and improve HSE performance.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor HSE trends and recommend preventative and continuous improvement actions.
• Prepare and present HSE reports while maintaining required records and documentation.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Postsecondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional HSE experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in French.
• Excellent technical English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate within and support matrixed leadership and functional teams.
• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred.
• Construction HSE experience including site preparation, demolition, installation, and commissioning activities is preferred.
• Electrical safety experience, including high-voltage power distribution environments, is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical substation construction is preferred.
• Experience using digital management tools is preferred.

At Hitachi Energy, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry, gain exposure to advanced technologies supporting the energy transition, and have opportunities to expand your knowledge through continuous learning and professional development.