Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Valley, NE (onsite)

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.

About the Role

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.

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

• Comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package.
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) 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 such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more.