Health, Safety and Environmental Project Specialist - Senior

Cummins; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN, seeks a Health, Safety and Environment Project Specialist - Senior to lead HSE initiatives and drive risk reduction across the site.

You will manage cross-functional projects, develop policies, and coach teams to uphold health and safety standards. The role requires experience with HSE management systems, regulatory compliance, and project management, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with team leadership and project management.
• Experience with Industrial Safety Standards preferred.
• Lead cross-functional HSE improvement projects across Operations, Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, Facilities, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze hazard assessments, environmental aspects, risk evaluations, audit findings, and metrics to identify risks and improvements.
• Develop, manage, and implement HSE projects with plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to deliver HSE objectives.
• Apply PDCA to reduce risks and improve site performance.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and training materials with document control and privacy compliance.
• Lead training sessions and coach employees on HSE processes.
• Support HSE management systems through audits, compliance activities, and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

HSE management systems

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental degree

Tools

HEART risk assessment

HSEMS

Management of Change

Job description

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Project Specialist - Senior to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for Cummins, Inc. in Plainfield, IN.

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

• Lead health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives by partnering with employees and cross-functional teams to promote a positive safety culture and regulatory compliance.

• Analyze hazard assessments, environmental aspects, risk evaluations, audit findings, and performance metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

• Develop, manage, and implement HSE projects, including project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, milestones, and success metrics.

• Track and communicate project progress, manage project risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful delivery of HSE objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement by applying the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to reduce risks and enhance site performance.

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, training materials, tools, and resources while ensuring document control and data privacy compliance.

• Lead training sessions, coach employees and team members on HSE processes, and support professional development across the organization.

• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems through audits, compliance activities, innovative risk-reduction solutions, and adoption of industry best practices.

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

• Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems - Turn international standards into practical, usable processes that support certification and day‑to‑day operations.

• Influence the Health, Safety and Environmental Culture - Influence leaders and employees by modeling strong safety behaviors and making safety a shared responsibility.

• Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environment Performance - Use meaningful KPIs and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement and inform strategy.

• Risk Assessment - Evaluates hazards within the work environment by applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to analyze and prioritize risk, enabling a selection of control measures that reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable.

Education/Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent degree required. Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental degree preferred.

• Intermediate relevant experience required, including team leadership and project management. Experience with Industrial Safety Standards preferred. 3-5 years of experience. Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional HSE improvement projects involving Operations, Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, Facilities, and Quality to ensure timely delivery of risk reduction objectives.

• Manage the HSE Master Project List and associated governance processes, ensuring projects are prioritized based on risk reduction impact, regulatory compliance requirements, and business objectives.

• Develop business cases and capital appropriation requests for HSE projects by quantifying risk exposure, compliance obligations, operational impact, and expected risk reduction benefits.

• Serve as project manager for major HSE initiatives including machine safety improvements, ergonomics risk reduction, powered industrial vehicle (PIV) reduction initiatives, pollution prevention projects, and other strategic HSE programs.

• Establish project timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and performance metrics while ensuring accountability for project deliverables across functional teams.

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to incorporate Design for HSE principles into facility modifications, process changes, equipment installations, and automation projects.

• Facilitate hazard elimination and risk reduction reviews utilizing HEART, HSEMS, Management of Change, and other corporate risk assessment tools to ensure projects deliver sustainable improvements.

• Track and communicate project performance through dashboards, scorecards, and executive reviews, providing regular updates to site leadership regarding project status, risk reduction achievements, and resource needs.

• Identify external funding opportunities, corporate resources, and best practices that can accelerate HSE risk reduction initiatives and improve project return on investment.

• Lead contractor coordination and project implementation activities to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Compensation

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.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2435968

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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