Health, Safety and Environment Engineer

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Engineer to join our team specializing in Health and Safety in Vrchlabi, Trutnov, Czech Republic

Job Summary:

Actively promotes health, safety and environmental awareness and applies technical knowledge in the design, implementation and management of health, safety and environmental engineering controls within the site(s). Provides support cross-functionally to ensure compliance with Cummins internal requirements, applicable health, safety and environmental regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively demonstrates safety awareness and promotes a positive health, safety and environmental culture. Ensures employees are consulted and given the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures. Works cross-functionally, providing technical expertise, to improve hazard prevention and rick control measures, non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions, driving continual improvement within the site(s). Contributes to daily health, safety and environmental operations within the site(s) providing support to solve technical issues. Leads hazard identification, environmental aspect identification and risk assessment programs to identify risk improvement opportunities and gaps in health, safety and environmental compliance obligations. Meets targets and objectives for the design, implementation and maintenance of complex hazard prevention and control systems to reduce or eliminate potential risk. Develops and leads training, skills development and internal communications related to hazard prevention and control for employees within the site(s). Develops and maintains technical content ensuring it is up to date, controlled and available while adhering to data privacy regulations. Evaluates site health, safety and environmental data, legal compliance findings, and internal and external audit results to develop improvement plan using a risk-based, data driven approach. Contributes to site(s) Health, Safety, Environmental Management Systems review annually in conformance with Cummins internal requirements. Participates in site audit preparation and formal audit processes. Coaches cross-functional teams based on stakeholder feedback, and observations. Actively seeks opportunities for self-development through professional health, safety and environmental organizations, as a champion of emerging trends.

Competencies:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis - Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting and avoiding repeated incidents.

Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems - Interprets and applies international standards through practical application within the operating environment to achieve and maintain an effective management system and external certification.

Implementation of Risk Controls - Selects and implements risk control methods by utilizing the hierarchy of controls to implement sustainable control measures in order to protect people by reducing overall risks to as low as reasonably practicable.

Influence the Health, Safety and Environmental Culture - Champions positive health and safety behaviors by influencing leaders and employees to create the right environment.

Management of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulatory Compliance - Identifies, interprets and manages legal and other requirements by implementing controls, monitoring and reporting on operational performance to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental related regulations and standards.

Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environment Performance - Collects and analyzes data by creating key performance indicators to evaluate performance trends, deliver improvement goals and objectives, inform strategy and protect employees and the environment.

Risk Assessment - Evaluates hazards within the work environment by applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to analyze and prioritize risk, enabling a selection of control measures that reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable.

Training Delivery - Instructs learners in a manner that engages and adjusts to individual and group needs resulting in knowledge, skills and abilities that can be applied on the job.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent technical degree in health, safety, environment, engineering or related field required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.

Experience:
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required

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

• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture by promoting awareness, engagement, and safe behaviors across the site.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective prevention and control measures.

• Ensure compliance with internal HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.

• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, helping prevent recurrence through sustainable corrective actions.

• Design, implement, and maintain hazard prevention and risk control systems that protect employees, operations, and the environment.

• Analyze HSE performance data, audit findings, and compliance results to develop data-driven improvement plans.

• Deliver training, coaching, and communication initiatives that strengthen employee knowledge and HSE capability.

• Support continuous improvement of HSE management systems and contribute to successful internal and external audits.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and hazard control principles.

• The ability to influence stakeholders, build partnerships, and foster a positive safety culture at all organizational levels.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including incident investigation and root cause analysis expertise.

• A proactive, action-oriented mindset with the confidence to address challenges, drive improvements, and manage multiple priorities.

Education/ Experience:

• Technical degree (or equivalent ) in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional HSE certification is considered an advantage.
• Relevant experience in health, safety, and environmental management, from entry-level to intermediate level.
• Fluency in Czech is required for effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.