Health, Safety & Environment - Co-op Positions

Cummins; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Diversity in the workplace

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a co-op student to support health and safety programs and system safety activities in the United States. You will assist with hazard controls, risk assessments, and incident investigations, while learning regulatory requirements and practical safety management.

Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university, with the ability to commit to 4–12 months and 40 hours per week, residing within the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of health and safety concepts and standards.
• Experience or understanding of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hazard control designs, methods, and programs.
• Administer and communicate hazard control programs.
• Interpret internal and external standards for hazard reduction and compliance.
• Support system safety and risk management activities.

Skills

Hazard detection

Risk assessment

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

System safety

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA or PhD

Job description

Description

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

• Assists with the application and use of engineering controls to control hazards and reduce risks in the facility or site.
• Helps to anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develops basic hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Administers and communicates hazard control programs.
• Interprets and applies internal and external standards in support of hazard reduction and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

• Fundamentals of Health and Safety - Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health & safety. Detailed understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Includes knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard and risk assessment, personal protective equipment, behavior-based safety, machine/ equipment safety, confined space entry, etc.
• Health & Safety Professional Knowledge (Including Regulatory Compliance) - Health & Safety Professional Knowledge relates to having comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and health compliance. Regulatory compliance deals with the regulatory requirements imposed on industry by local, state, provincial, national, and international organizations. Detailed understanding of how the provisions of the regulations, as applicable may be implemented in the workplace, rights and responsibilities under the various acts/ regulations/ rules, the appeals process, record keeping (OSHA), and Voluntary Protection Programs (OSHA). Understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards.
• Occupational Health & Safety Management System - An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system provides a framework for managing OHS responsibilities, so they become more efficient and more integrated into overall business operations. OHS management systems are based on standards that specify a process of achieving continuously improved OHS performance and compliance with legislation.
• Risk Management - This skill involves health & safety management principles and system safety engineering techniques. This includes the elements of risk identification and management and an understanding of the function of hazard analysis in system requirements definition, preliminary and detailed design, test, operations, and maintenance activities. This skill includes an understanding of the function and application of hazard analysis tools and techniques in the correct system and engineering environment. This may include the application of hazard analysis tools.
• Incident Investigation - The method of reporting the occurrence of an occupational injury/illness, near hit, or property damage. Incident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. Employees should be able to perform a thorough, effective incident investigation including root cause analysis, 5-why analysis, and development of effective corrective actions.
• System Safety - This skill involves safety management principles and system safety engineering techniques. This includes the elements of risk identification and management, understanding of the function of hazard analysis in system requirements definition, preliminary and detailed design, test, operations, and maintenance activities. System safety includes understanding of the function and application of hazard analysis tools and techniques in the correct system and engineering environment. This may include the application of hazard analysis tools.

Degree Programs Considered

Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered

All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET), All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors, Economics, Informatics, and Statistics.

Qualifications

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical):

• Bachelor's - $3,700 - $4,400
• Master's - $5,600
• MBA - $7,000 - $9,400

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical):

• Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800
• Master's - $6,000
• PhD - $7,300

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.

Co-op program criteria

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
• Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
• Willingness to learn from others on the job
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account,Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/orexpression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide theSocial Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with informationfrom each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements

Co-op (Co-operative): Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must also currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for assignments 4, 6, or up to 12 months, often aligning with school semesters. Some schools may require students to be officially enrolled in a co-op program—check with your career services or co-op office.

Academic Enrollment: If your co-op assignment is approved by your academic institution as part of a formal co-op program, the school acknowledges your participation and grants permission for you to take time off from classes while remaining in good academic standing. Cummins does not require you to be enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours during your co-op. Whether you take a semester off from classes, enroll part-time, or take evening courses is up to you and your school. You are responsible for meeting your university’s academic policies and/or co-op program requirements. Please consult your academic advisor or co-op office to ensure you remain in compliance.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.