Junior Site HSE & Project Coordinator (1-year contract)

About the role

ABB is hiring a Junior Site HSE & Project Coordinator in Cheonan, South Korea, on a 1-year contract. The role reports to the Project Operations Manager and leads Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities across project sites while supporting the delivery of automation and electrification projects in the Energy Industries business. It is an onsite position requiring frequent presence at project sites to support contractors and project teams and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and company HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site HSE activities to ensure compliance with ABB standards, customer requirements and applicable regulations, promoting a safety-first culture across all project phases.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, contractor safety monitoring and permit-to-work reviews.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, schedules, resources and stakeholder communication to support project delivery and milestones.
• Take part in incident investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors and internal teams to manage project risks and deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Required profile

• Korean Industrial Safety Engineer certification is mandatory for appointment as a Site Safety Manager.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in site-based HSE, project coordination, construction, industrial, automation or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience in safety inspections, risk assessments, hazard identification, contractor safety management and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, automation, occupational health and safety or a related discipline.
• Business-level English (verbal and written) and native-level Korean fluency.