HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen

Cummins Europe; Chassieu; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a talented HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen in Chassieu, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. You will lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across PowerGen projects and partner with project managers and site teams to embed HSE requirements.

The role supports installation, commissioning and delivery with Cummins standards and European regulations. Experience includes 3–5 years in HSE, NEBOSH certification, and a degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HSE experience in construction or field environments.
• NEBOSH Construction or equivalent certification required.
• Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management or related.
• Willingness to travel ~50% across Europe.
• Experience with contractor onboarding and field HSE oversight.
• Strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE initiatives across PowerGen installation and delivery projects.
• Embed HSE requirements across project execution with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Cummins standards and European regs.
• Lead HSE risk management, RAMS, JSA equivalents and risk controls.
• Verify site readiness; manage lift, electrical, confined space, permit-to-work.
• Oversee contractor onboarding and HSE performance monitoring.
• Use metrics and investigations to drive improvements and reporting.
• Promote a positive HSE culture through coaching and training.

Skills

Project management

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health/Safety

NEBOSH Certification

Job description

We are looking for a talented HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen to join our team specializing in Health and Safety in Chassieu, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across PowerGen installation, commissioning and delivery projects, using data, risk insights and continuous improvement methods to reduce risk and improve project HSE performance.
• Partner with project managers, site teams, engineering functions and key stakeholders to ensure HSE requirements are embedded throughout PowerGen project execution.
• Support installation, commissioning and delivery activities by ensuring Cummins standards and local European regulatory requirements are understood and consistently applied.
• Lead project-specific HSE risk management, including review of RAMS, JSA equivalents, dynamic risk assessments and control measures for high-risk activities.
• Verify site readiness before and during execution, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for work such as lifting operations, electrical work, confined space entry and permit-to-work activities.
• Support contractor management across European project sites by leading onboarding, HSE induction and ongoing performance monitoring for contract HSE and field personnel.
• Use HSE performance metrics, audit findings, incident investigations and legal compliance results to identify gaps, prioritize improvements and communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Influence a positive HSE culture by coaching teams, supporting formal training, encouraging employee participation and promoting practical solutions that protect people and the environment.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong project management capability, including the ability to manage scope, schedules, resources, costs, risks and stakeholder expectations across multiple project locations.
• Practical experience applying HSE management systems, incident investigation, root cause analysis, risk assessment and performance measurement in operational or field-based environments.
• Confidence working across functions, cultures and geographies, with the ability to build trust, persuade stakeholders and align teams around common HSE goals.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across European project sites, approximately 50%, to support project delivery, field execution and assurance activities.
• Education/ Experience:
• College, university or equivalent degree required; a degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional HSE certification required, such as NEBOSH Construction, NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience required, including team leadership, project management and support for construction, installation or field execution activities.
• Experience in PowerGen, energy, industrial or infrastructure project environments preferred, including contractor onboarding, field-based HSE oversight and exposure to European regulatory frameworks.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Veuillez noter que la fourchette salariale indiquée constitue une indication applicable pour ce poste. L’offre salariale finale sera déterminée, le cas échéant, en tenant compte des facteurs pertinents, notamment des qualifications et de l’expérience du candidat.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary €46000

Max Salary €69000