EHS Specialist

About the role

This position serves as Valmont’s Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety, enabling overall company strategy in driving continuous improvement with EHS best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and facilitate the site level EHS teams and initiatives.
• Support implementation of Valmont’s EHS Playbook for the site.
• Facilitate the alignment of the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall enterprise wide EHS strategies.
• Swiftly detect sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and take action in conjunction with appropriate site and regional leadership teams.
• Aid others in their growth and knowledge in Safety, Health & Environmental practices.
• Interact with site production employees to identify and control hazards that can result in harm.

Requirements

Individual initiative on special projects to complete a wide variety of tasks that are part of Valmont’s comprehensive EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental, health, and safety management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of risk assessment and hazard identification.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on the role and location.