As a Gas Specialist you will join a multidisciplinary team of HSE experts covering various technical domains - from GIS, GCB, MV Surge Arresters to High Voltage Breakers and High Performance Laboratories to Manufacturing and Service. You will have a key role in developing and supporting the implementation of our Sustainability strategy 2030 through our management of SF6 and Econiq Gases.

Are you experienced in the safe handling of gases and chemicals, with technical education in a related field? If you're familiar with best practices for storage, interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and have a background in advising and training others on safety protocols, this could be the perfect job for you.

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Your responsibilities

• Drive gas handling improvements across all levels, providing technical support to project teams, laboratories, and factories.

• Measure and record gas inventories, including deliveries, losses, and shipments

• Develop and implement work instructions for gas handling safety, in compliance with Swiss laws and Hitachi Energy guidelines.

• Support accident investigations by assessing vulnerabilities in systems and equipment

• Provide expert support during HSE audits, technical inspections, and conduct internal audits

• Assist with sales and project delivery related to gas (e.g., SF6, Econiq) and equipment

• Troubleshoot on-site issues and address customer inquiries.

• Enhance organizational skills through training, coaching, and information campaigns

• Report gas-related metrics to stakeholders, including the Hitachi Group and Swissmem

• Potentially represent the company in industry bodies and travel internationally to customer sites

Your Background

• Successful technical studies in a related field - alternatively equivalent training would be considered

• Sound experience in the handling and storage of gases

• Well versed in the related Swiss laws

• Knowledge of MSDS, risk assessment, measurement and calculation of gas quantities

• Motivated to create a positive environmental impact by reduction of gas losses

• Fluent in German and English

• Proficient in MS Office applications (including MS Teams, Sharepoint)