Health, Safety and Environmental Project Specialist - Senior

DESCRIPTION

Manages health, safety, and environmental (HSE) projects and programs from identification through implementation, driving continuous improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and key business stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Promotes a positive HSE culture while identifying and mitigating risks to enhance organizational safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Builds relationships across functions, demonstrating a commitment to driving a positive health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Consults with employees to incorporate their feedback into the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Interprets results from hazard identification, environmental aspect identification, and risk assessments to identify strategic risk improvement projects or compliance gaps.
• Monitors and measures HSE performance metrics, legal compliance findings, and internal/external audit results to prioritize projects using a risk-based, data-driven approach.
• Manages project teams to establish goals, plans, timelines, and milestones. Tracks performance against these benchmarks and communicates status to stakeholders.
• Oversees project costs, risks, and resources, resolving issues collaboratively with the team.
• Leads projects from identification through implementation using Cummins-approved methodologies.
• Applies the "plan, do, check, act" methodology to drive continuous improvement across sites.
• Develops and maintains training materials, internal communication resources, and project-related support materials.
• Leads formal training sessions and ensures policies, procedures, tools, and resources are up-to-date, controlled, and compliant with data privacy regulations.
• Guides cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions to eliminate or reduce risks.
• Coaches and develops team members and stakeholders on HSE processes based on observations and feedback.
• Supports HSE Management Systems through active participation in site audits.
• Actively seeks opportunities for self-development by engaging with professional HSE organizations and staying informed of emerging trends.

• Measurement and Evaluation of HSE Performance: Develop and use KPIs to track trends and guide improvements.
• Risk Assessment: Apply techniques to analyze and control workplace hazards.
• HSE Culture Influence: Champion safety behaviors to build an inclusive, risk-aware environment.
• Project Management Expertise: Balance scope, schedule, and resources effectively for successful project delivery.
• Training Expertise: Deliver impactful and adaptive training sessions to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Build trust and foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders to drive successful HSE initiatives.
• Builds Effective Teams: Creates collaborative teams with diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Focus: Understands stakeholder needs and delivers impactful, customer-centric HSE solutions.
• Instills Trust: Builds confidence through honesty, transparency, and integrity in decisions and actions.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well with diverse groups, fostering meaningful connections across the organization.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments and data to influence stakeholders and drive buy-in for HSE practices.
• Plans and Aligns: Develops clear plans to meet goals while aligning with organizational priorities.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: Conducts evidence-based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions.
• HSE Management Systems: Implements systems aligned with international standards to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Influences HSE Culture: Promotes a safety-first mindset among employees and leaders.
• Performance Evaluation: Analyzes data to monitor HSE trends, set goals, and improve strategies.
• Risk Assessment: Identifies hazards and implements effective control measures to minimize risks.
• Training Delivery: Provides engaging and effective HSE training for employees.
• Project Management: Ensures HSE projects are completed successfully, balancing scope, time, and resources.
• Values Differences: Embraces diversity to foster innovation and inclusive teamwork.

• Education: College, university, or equivalent degree required. A degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or Environmental studies is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of intermediate experience in HSE project management and team leadership. Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices is preferred.

• Certifications in HSE-related fields or project management are a plus but not mandatory.