About Kennametal

With over 80 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. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023.

 

 

Senior EHS Specialist

 

The Senior EHS Specialist will drive the development and execution of EHS goals for our manufacturing site in Boksburg, as well as help lead the EHS strategy. This person will coordinate with the location and EHS leadership to drive implementation of processes, systems, and program to ensure compliance, and continuous improvement projects that will steadily improve EHS performance.

 

 

Essential Duties:

Leads and supports implementation of corporate EHS systems and standards at the location with direction of EHS leadership. Leads and supports management of applicable environmental programs (air, water, waste, etc.) by collecting data and helping to assure reports, inspections and samples are completed timely. Coordinates with and supports EHS leadership with implementing critical EHS programs at the location. (lockout, mobile equipment, electrical fall prevention, etc.) Assists with development of and drives implementation and execution of injury prevention plans Leads and supports location fatality and serious injury prevention team and developing action plans to eliminate risks. Develops and conducts EHS training to ensure compliance with local and government regulations. Leads and supports incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective actions. Coaches and mentors’ frontline supervisors on executing their EHS roles and responsibilities Ability to complete other duties as assigned by EHS leadership.

 

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS (SAMTRAC / NEBOSH) or closely related field Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an EHS discipline in a manufacturing environment (preferred) Knowledge of laws and government EHS related requirements Mining industry experience beneficial

 

Desired Characteristics:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with high energy Ability to lead projects as assigned and work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience in productivity/quality software or relevant tools to EHS

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer