Kennametal
Sr Specialist EHS-Bolivia
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Job Description
- Req#: 47568
- Lead and support implementation of corporate EHS systems and standards at the site
- Ensure compliance with Bolivian environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, etc.), ensuring proper data collection, reporting, inspections, and sampling
- Implement critical EHS programs (lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, electrical safety, fall prevention, etc.)
- Develop and execute injury prevention and serious incident prevention plans
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Deliver EHS training sessions and presentations to employees and leadership
- Coach and mentor frontline supervisors on EHS responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall EHS performance
- Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or a closely related field
- Advanced english
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety
- Strong knowledge of Bolivian EHS regulations and mining industry standards
- Experience in industrial or mining environments (preferred)
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels
- Self-motivated and high-energy professional
- Strong project leadership capabilities
- Hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively with local plant leadership and global teams
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
We’re Hiring in Bolivia! | EHS Specialist
La Paz, Bolivia
Mining / Metallurgical Industry | Environmental, Health & SafetyKennametal Bolivia, part of Kennametal, is looking for a highly motivated EHS Specialist to support our local plant in La Paz. This role will be key in driving environmental, health, and safety excellence while ensuring compliance with local regulations and global standards.
Position Overview
The EHS Specialist will lead the development and execution of site EHS goals and support the implementation of the global EHS strategy at the local plant.
This position reports to the Global EHS Team and works closely with the Plant Manager in La Paz.
No travel required.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
Desired Profile
If you are passionate about safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence in the mining sector, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and safety.
About the company
Kennametal is an American supplier of tooling and industrial materials founded in 1938 by Philip M.
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