HSE Project Specialist - Powergen Europe

PowerToFly; Kraków; On-site; PLN 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a talented HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen in Krakow to lead health, safety and environmental projects from identification through implementation, embedding HSE requirements in PowerGen project execution.

You will partner with project managers, site teams and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance, manage RAMS/JSA and risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement while traveling across European sites up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HSE experience with project leadership and field execution support.
• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH Construction or equivalent.
• Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and environmental projects across Europe from identification to implementation.
• Embed HSE requirements into PowerGen project execution with key stakeholders.
• Manage HSE risk through RAMS, JSA equivalents and control measures for high-risk activities.
• Ensure site readiness and compliance for activities such as lifting, electrical work and permit-to-work.
• Oversee contractor HSE onboarding and ongoing performance monitoring across European sites.

Skills

Project management

HSE management systems

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Occupational Health/Safety/Environmental Management degree

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 Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland

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

• Lead health, safety and environmental projects from identification through implementation, using data, risk insights and continuous improvement methods to reduce risk and improve 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 across European project sites. Travel requirements may exceed 50% during peak project execution
• 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.

Należy pamiętać, że podany przedział wynagrodzenia stanowi szacunkową wartość przedstawioną w dobrej wierze.Ostateczna oferta wynagrodzenia zostanie ustalona po uwzględnieniu odpowiednich czynników, takich jak kwalifikacje i doświadczenie kandydata, jeśli będzie to właściwe.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary zł123525

Max Salary zł205875

ReqID 2431094

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No