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INNIO is hiring an INNIO Karrieren–Regional EHS Operations Lead - Latam

About the Role

INNIO is looking for a Regional EHS Operations Lead - Latam to support robust Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices across the region. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and operational excellence for all countries, with a particular emphasis on Brazil, Peru, and Mexico.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and initiatives across LATAM, focusing on Brazil, Peru, and Mexico, in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Develop, implement, and update safety, health, and environmental programs, including Electronic Social Security System, PPE, and required documentation.
  • Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions and compliance.
  • Lead emergency response planning, regulatory monitoring, and maintain permits, licenses, and documentation.
  • Inform and train personnel on safe practices, deliver Daily Safety Dialogue (DDS), SSMA lectures, and EHS trainings.
  • Manage environmental licensing, Fire Department Inspection Certificate (AVCB), audits, waste disposal, and documentation uploads.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture, continuous improvement, and Health and Safety Committee participation.
  • Oversee EHS compliance for contractors and suppliers, and lead sustainability initiatives.
  • Provide recommendations for operational improvement, support achievement of service key performance indicators (KPIs), and work with the services team to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Track and report EHS data and KPIs, and support health and wellness programs.
  • Communicate EHS policies and performance to stakeholders, and support cost optimization and team integration.
  • Maintain strong collaboration and alignment with the EHS Leader at Jenbacher Headquarter.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting EHS activities in industrial or service sectors, ideally across LATAM.
  • Strong knowledge of EHS regulations in LATAM countries, with emphasis on Brazil, Peru, and Mexico, and familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience delivering EHS training and supporting audits, licensing, and documentation.
  • Involvement in emergency response, sustainability, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to work with KPIs and assist management teams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
  • Experience collaborating with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel for short periods (incl. internationally), up to 25% of the time, based on needs.

Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, ISO lead auditor) are considered a plus.

Work Mode

This is a local-country position based in Brazil.

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
EHS ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceHealth & Safety RegulationsRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationRegulatory AuditsStakeholder ManagementTraining & DevelopmentISO StandardsLatin America OperationsPortugueseSpanish
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INNIO

INNIO combines a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions. It has 64 GW of installed capacity of its Jenbacher and Waukesha engines in more than 100 countries.

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Posted 8 months ago