Health, Safety and Environmental Project Specialist - Senior

Health, Safety and Environmental Project Specialist - Senior

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We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environmental Project Specialist – Senior to join our team specializing in health and safety for Cummins’ business in Bloomfield, CT.

• Foster Strong Cross-Functional Relationships – Build trust and collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment and engagement in HSE initiatives.
• Champion a Positive HSE Culture – Promote safety and environmental responsibility, influencing behaviors and creating a workplace where well-being is a top priority.
• Empower Employees Through Consultation – Provide employees a voice in shaping policies and programs, driving ownership and commitment to safer work environments.
• Identify and Address Strategic Risks – Use hazard and risk assessments to pinpoint gaps and lead projects that reduce compliance risks and improve safety performance.
• Drive Data-Driven Decision Making – Monitor metrics and audit results to prioritize initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in HSE outcomes.
• Lead Projects from Start to Finish – Manage timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring projects meet goals and deliver sustainable risk reduction.
• Promote Continuous Improvement – Leverage methodologies like Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act to implement innovative solutions that enhance safety and environmental practices.
• Develop People and Processes – Coach, train, and create robust policies to strengthen organizational capability and compliance while fostering professional growth.

• Strong Stakeholder and Team Management Skills – Balance needs of multiple stakeholders while building effective, diverse teams toward common goals.
• Influential Communication and Trust Building – Instill trust through honesty and authenticity, use persuasive communication to gain commitment.
• Technical Expertise in HSE and Risk Management – Apply international HSE standards, conduct investigations, perform risk assessments, and use data-driven insights.
• Strategic Planning and Project Leadership – Plan and align work with organizational goals, manage projects, deliver training, and champion a positive HSE culture.
• Education:
  
  College, university, or equivalent degree required. Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Intermediate relevant experience required, including team leadership and project management, 3–5 years of experience with Industrial Safety Standards.

• ISO 14001:2015 experience
• Wastewater treatment system experience
• Conduct stormwater and wastewater sampling
• Maintain SWPP and SPCC plans and conduct inspections
• Conduct training (classroom and hands‑on) including forklifts, scissor‑lifts, pallet jacks, RCRA/DOT, new hires
• Maintain General Permit for Stormwater and Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits
• Perform data collection (permit‑by‑rule) for Air Emissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
• Tier II filing
• Management of Environmental Contractors
• Input & tracking of Environmental Metrics
• Management of Industrial Hygiene programs (Air & Noise)
• Hazardous Communication/SDS Management
• Waste Management (Non‑Haz., Haz., & Universal Waste)
• Manage usage & recovery logs for Ozone‑depleting substances (ODS) and Refrigerants
• Excellent people skills

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.

Min Salary: $88,800 – Max Salary: $133,200

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/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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