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Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMarcy-l'Étoile, France€46k - €69k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Willigness to travel regularly across European project sites, approximately 50%, to support project delivery, field execution and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Experience in PowerGen, energy, industrial or infrastructure project environments preferred.

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, IN
Founded
1919

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