Machinery safety expert

Location: Remote - Lisbon, Portugal Job ID: R Date Posted: Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A. Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The opportunity As a Machinery Safety Engineer, you will report directly to the HUB HSE Manager (Europe) and serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert in machine risk assessment, functional safety, and machine safeguarding in alignment with industry standards (regional/local) and internal business requirements. We are seeking a professional with a broad perspective who understands the complexities of change processes and project management. In this role, you will collaborate closely with regional and factory operations teams, providing guidance and support for implementing safety-critical controls in industrial machinery capital projects and upgrades. You will also play a key role in identifying and sharing best practices, as well as developing local machine safety competencies. How you'll make an impact Lead risk assessment initiatives and implement risk mitigation strategies related to machine safety. Build organizational capability by delivering machine safety training and supporting technical competency development at local sites. Drive deployment strategies and plans for successful cross-functional implementation of internal corporate and business standards in machine safety. Support incident investigations (including near misses and recordable injuries), identify root causes, and prepare corrective and preventive action plans. Assist with emergency response and containment actions related to machine safety. Act as a regional business partner to facilitate continuous improvement of machine safety processes, engaging site, functional, and business leaders. Provide technical safety advice and risk reviews for capital projects involving machinery, tools, and equipment, in collaboration with global technical experts and key suppliers. Contribute to defining the scope of preventative maintenance plans for machinery and equipment. Regional travel is expected to support local sites. Your background Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (HSE education or similar experience is desirable). Knowledge of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and ISO 12100:2010 Safety of Machinery – Fundamental concepts and principles of design. 5+ years of regional experience in machine safety process/program management, maintenance, risk assessment, and design. Ability to read and design diagrams for electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Experience in Lean Manufacturing. Proactive mindset with the ability to initiate actions and make decisions independently. Strong communication and influencing skills to build trust across different organizational levels. Willingness to travel and broaden experience. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. More about us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.