HSE Project Specialist - Powergen Europe

We are looking for a talented HSE Project Specialist - Europe Powergen to join our team specializing in Health and Safety in Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland

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

• Lead health, safety and environmental projects from identification through implementation, using data, risk insights and continuous improvement methods to reduce risk and improve 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.

• 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel across European project sites. Travel requirements may exceed 50% during peak project execution
• Education/ Experience:
• 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.
• Experience in PowerGen, energy, industrial or infrastructure project environments preferred, including contractor onboarding, field-based HSE oversight and exposure to European regulatory frameworks.