Health, Safety and Environment Leader - Low Complexity

Cummins•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Leader specializing in Health and Safety in Avondale, AZ. The leader will build trusted, cross-functional relationships to clarify roles and responsibilities and drive enterprise-wide ownership of a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture. They will engage employees at all levels by ensuring meaningful consultation and participation in the development and implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures. Key aspects include leading hazard and environmental aspect identification, risk assessment processes, establishing clear HSE targets, strengthening site capability through training, developing and governing HSE support content, providing visible day-to-day leadership of HSE operations, and driving continuous improvement by analyzing HSE performance data and audit results.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree.
Intermediate level of experience, including experience in management of health, safety and environmental ISO Standards.
2-3 years of experience in an HSE related role or equivalent experience.
Basic regulatory standard knowledge/understanding, including but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, etc.

Nice To Haves

Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree.
Professional certification in HSE-related field.
Minimal management experience.

Responsibilities

Build trusted, cross‑functional relationships to clarify roles and responsibilities and drive enterprise‑wide ownership of a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture.
Engage employees at all levels by ensuring meaningful consultation and participation in the development and implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
Lead hazard identification, environmental aspect identification, and risk assessment processes to proactively identify compliance gaps and strategic risk‑reduction opportunities.
Establish clear HSE targets and objectives for the site, translating plans into executable actions and actively supervising progress through completion.
Strengthen site capability by delivering effective training, skills development, and internal communication models that support consistent HSE execution.
Develop, maintain, and govern controlled HSE support content that is current, accessible, and compliant with document control and data privacy requirements.
Provide visible day‑to‑day leadership of HSE operations, supporting compliance, incident investigation, contractor safety, management of change, emergency preparedness, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement by analyzing HSE performance data, compliance findings, and audit results to deliver risk‑based, data‑driven improvements aligned with Cummins management system and reporting requirements.
Build and sustain effective teams by creating a strong sense of identity, inclusion, and shared accountability, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common HSE and business goals.
Demonstrate courage and trust by proactively addressing difficult issues, having honest conversations, and acting with integrity to earn credibility with leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.
Develop and coach talent through targeted feedback, structured development plans, and succession planning that align individual career goals with organizational needs.
Drive results consistently by setting clear priorities, maintaining focus under pressure, and delivering measurable improvements in HSE performance and compliance.
Manage complexity and conflict effectively by analyzing large volumes of data, balancing competing priorities, and resolving issues calmly and constructively with minimal disruption.
Apply a strategic mindset to anticipate future risks and opportunities, translating insights into proactive HSE strategies that support long-term business objectives.
Execute high‑quality HSE incident investigations using evidence‑based root cause analysis to ensure effective corrective and preventive actions and prevent repeat incidents.
Maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems by interpreting and applying international standards in a practical way that supports certification, compliance, and operational excellence.
Influence and strengthen HSE culture by modeling positive behaviors and engaging leaders and employees to reinforce shared ownership of health, safety, and environmental outcomes.
Leverage data and risk assessment expertise by establishing meaningful KPIs, analyzing performance trends, prioritizing hazards, and applying controls to reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable while protecting employees and the environment.
Manage work‑related injuries and illnesses effectively by ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and compassionate case management focused on employee recovery and return to work.
Act as the liaison between the branch and the area/geo HSE Leader.
Collaborate and communicate with the branch with regard to HSE compliance and Cummins related initiatives.