Health, Safety and Environment Engineer - Senior
We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Engineer - Senior to join our team specializing in health & safety for our Cummins' business in Ladson, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by modeling safe behavior, coaching others, and reinforcing expectations across all levels of the site.
Strengthen employee engagement by ensuring team members are actively consulted and empowered to contribute to safety programs, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Elevate site performance by providing cross-functional technical expertise to enhance hazard prevention, risk controls, corrective actions, and overall HSE processes.
Support daily HSE operations by troubleshooting complex technical issues and enabling stakeholders to resolve problems efficiently and safely.
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Lead comprehensive hazard identification, environmental aspect reviews, and risk assessments to uncover improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Drive achievement of site HSE goals through the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced hazard prevention and control systems that proactively reduce risk.
Build workforce capability by developing and delivering high-quality HSE training, communication, and skills development programs aligned with emerging risks and organizational needs.
Strengthen data-driven decision-making by evaluating HSE metrics, audit results, and compliance findings to create targeted improvement plans and support yearly management system reviews.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills to balance diverse needs, collaborate effectively, resolve conflict, and influence leaders and employees toward a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.
Technical HSE expertise in management systems, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, root cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable risk controls that protect people and ensure legal and organizational standards are met.
Operational excellence and continuous improvement mindset to optimize work processes, analyze performance data, interpret trends, and drive targeted HSE improvements using a structured, evidence-based approach.
Effective training and engagement capabilities to deliver impactful instruction, motivate others, value diverse perspectives, and create an environment where employees are committed to safe behaviors and organizational objectives.
Education/Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree required. Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree preferred.
- Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.
- Intermediate level of experience required, including experience in application of Industrial Safety standards and implementation of risk controls. Minimal management experience preferred.
Additional Details:
- Drive implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of HSE Management Systems (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001) and related corporate requirements across the site.
- Act as a subject matter expert for HSE and energy management systems, ensuring the site maintains readiness for internal corporate audits and external certification audits.
- Provide technical and operational support to stakeholders and functions to ensure compliance, effective risk controls, and alignment with management system expectations.
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, environmental aspect evaluation, and energy risk assessments, translating findings into actionable operational controls, training needs, and improvement plans.
- Support functional ownership and cross-functional engagement to embed HSEMS processes in daily operations, ensuring completeness and sustainability of risk management.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report HSE and energy performance, integrating lessons learned, audit findings, and data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain HSE and energy training, internal communications, and technical documentation to reinforce management system requirements and safe practices.
- Champion positive HSE culture, influencing leaders and employees to adopt safe behaviors, and provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk controls, and best practices.
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
Min Salary $88000
Max Salary $132000
ReqID 2426666
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion