Valmont
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerValmont
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
Location: Valley, NE Facility (onsite)
Brief Summary of the Position:
The EHS Specialist supports Valmont’s environmental, health, and safety strategy by driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing site-level EHS programs, and aligning local activities with enterprise-wide EHS goals. This role helps identify and reduce safety risks, supports compliance efforts, leads EHS initiatives and investigations, and partners with employees and leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
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Key Responsibilities:
Support and continuously improve EHS programs, standards, and strategic initiatives.
Partner with site and regional leadership to implement EHS goals and best practices.
Manage and maintain EHS data, including incidents, claims, audits, and permits.
Assist with risk assessments, hazard identification, and corrective actions.
Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
Collect environmental data and assist with regulatory reporting and permit requirements.
Coordinate EHS training, emergency preparedness, and business continuity efforts.
Serve as a liaison between operations, HR, risk management, and EHS leadership.
Complete the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of EHS-related experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience implementing and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to support teams in identifying, managing, and reducing EHS risks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of OSHA VPP, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.
Experience with enterprise-wide EHS database systems.
Background working within multinational organizations and progressive EHS programs.
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.
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