EHS Specialist

Essential Functions

Reports directly to theEHSManager orGeneral/Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Managerand has no direct or indirect reports

Supportsdevelopment, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to facilitateEHSstrategic initiatives

Partners with regional and site management to ensure consistent deployment of standards,campaignsand initiatives across the organization

Supports the development and implementation ofthe site-specific annualEHSgoalsto measurablyreducerisks and impacts.

Will learn and gainexpertisein the company’s Environment,Healthand Safety(EHS)information management system to manage data related toEHSevents such as injuries, workers compensation claims,near-missincidents and internal and external inspections, and environmental permits

Assistsin conductingthe risk assessment process to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site

Participatesin andfacilitatesthe deployment of environment,healthand safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee,etc.) andfacilitatestheir engagement in ownership of the activitiesrequiredtomaintaincompliance, reduce the site’s environmentfootprintand drive continuous improvement

Assiststheteam-basedincident investigation process tohelp identifyappropriate rootcause andhelpsfacilitatecorrective actionmeasures

Collects data for reporting andpermitsubmittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements

Successful completion of the ValmontEHSSpecialist curriculum withinthreemonths of hire

OtherImportant Details about the Role

Serves as a liaison between regional and site management, riskmanagementand human resources on applicable topics

Assistsin the development andimplementation of emergency management and business continuity programs

Supports serious post incident reviews at their site, communication of incidents that result or have the potential to result inserious injury; partners with RegionalEHSDirectors/Managers and site representatives toidentifyroot causes and preventive actions are effectively deployed across the organization

Assistswithtraining/mentoring to regional/site representatives to strengthenEHScompliance and best practices

Formulates and implements actions on variousEHStopics, as necessary, and shares updates with leadership

Facilitates the implementation of training programsto ensure regulatory compliance and incident best practices

Stay current withEHS property conservation regulations and standards

Demonstrates a commitment to the Valmont Core Values

RequiredQualificationsofEvery Candidate(Education, Experience, Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities)

PreferredBachelor’s or Associate’sdegree with 3 years of EHS or related experience, OR 5 years ofexperience ofEHS or related experience.

EHSresponsibility with an emphasis on implementation and maintenance of environmental, health and safety programs, fire prevention,sustainabilityand risk management.

Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences across various professional settings.

Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for creating professional training, audit, and management presentations; Excel for data analysis, metric tracking, spreadsheet creation, formulas, and basic data visualization; and Word for drafting, formatting, and maintaining policies, procedures, reports, and regulatory documentation.

Track recordof making effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information.

Ability to lead or support corporate, division, businessunitand site teams responsible for managingEHSrisks.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also PossessThese Qualifications

Previousexperience withmulti-nationalcompanies with progressiveEHSprograms.

Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) or ISO 45001, 14001 desired.

Prior experience implementing and/ormaintainingan enterprise-wide database system.

Experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

The primary workingconditionfor this position is a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. There will also be times whenEHSSpecialistworks in an office environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hard hats may be required in most manufacturingareas,and it is theEHSSpecialist’sresponsibility to ensure that all people (employees, vendors, customers, visitors) are in conformance with all safety requirements and that all employees are enforcing the safety requirements consistently and without exception.The incumbentis regularly required tosit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environmentis fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employeefrequentlyis required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employeeis occasionally required tomoveaboutthe office. Incumbent mustutilizeproper ergonomic safeguards such asmonitorheight and positions, keyboard location and height and properwristsrests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Computer Software:MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Workforce, Workday, Intelex

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.