School to Work - Health and Safety - 1st Shift

DESCRIPTION

The HSE School-to-Work position offers students a meaningful opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in workplace health, safety, and environmental management. Designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, this role equips participants with the foundational skills needed to support safe, sustainable, and compliant operations across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

Support Safety Programs: Assist in implementing site-specific safety initiatives, conducting audits, and participating in workplace inspections.

Conduct Risk Assessments: Engage in hazard identification, evaluation, and mitigation activities to help reduce workplace risks.

Promote Compliance: Contribute to ensuring adherence to local, national, and international HSE standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Data Collection & Reporting: Record and organize safety observations, incidents, and environmental metrics to support analysis and continuous improvement.

Training Support: Help develop and deliver safety awareness materials and sessions to enhance employee understanding and engagement.

Continuous Improvement: Share ideas and participate in initiatives that strengthen workplace safety culture and environmental stewardship.

This role is ideal for individuals eager to grow their HSE expertise, gain exposure to industry best practices, and make a meaningful impact on organizational safety and sustainability efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be at least 16 years of age

Must be a high school junior or senior

Classes must align with job placement and requisition - Currently enrolled in or interested in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical abilities

Adaptability: Willingness to learn and apply HSE practices in diverse workplace settings

QUALIFICATIONS

The HSE School-to-Work position provides students and early-career professionals with practical, hands-on experience in workplace health, safety, and environmental management. The role bridges academic learning with real-world application, preparing participants to contribute to safe, sustainable, and compliant operations across diverse industries.

Key responsibilities

Support safety programs: Assist in implementing site-specific safety initiatives, audits, and inspections.

Conduct risk assessments: Participate in hazard identification and mitigation activities.

Promote compliance: Help ensure adherence to local, national, and international HSE regulations.

Data collection and reporting: Record safety observations, incidents, and environmental metrics for analysis.

Training support: Assist in developing and delivering safety awareness sessions for employees.

Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas to enhance workplace safety culture and environmental stewardship.

This is a part-time position onsite, limited to 19 hours per week which is designed to support your school schedule.

If you are a current School to Work employee, please apply through the Internal Job Page to ensure your application is processed as internal.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2422391

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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