Environmental Health & Safety Support Specialist

About the role

This individual contributor position provides foundational Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support across assigned operations. The role assists in a broad range of EHS matters, including program support, training coordination, reporting, recordkeeping, communication, and day-to-day implementation of site EHS activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the administration of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tracking and distribution to ensure employees have access to required safety equipment.
• Support day-to-day EHS activities such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, preparing communications, and assisting with documentation and reporting.
• Compile and distribute EHS reports, including injury and incident information, using EHS information management systems as needed.
• Track and maintain employee training records in learning management systems and support coordination of required safety training.
• Cook up and support routine health and safety meetings for the assigned operation or site.
• Aid in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of health and safety training and awareness materials.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture through consistent support, communication, and follow-through on EHS initiatives.
• Assist employees and leaders with general EHS questions, forms, and processes within the scope of the role.

Requirements

The incumbent must demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, while supporting EHS priorities under the direction of an operations leader. The role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with employees and leaders, and appropriately handle confidential information.

Qualifications

Essential Functions: This position reports to an operations leader and supports local EHS priorities in alignment with company expectations and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. A foundational EHS skill set and practical understanding of workplace health and safety requirements are also required.

Benefits

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure employees and their families’ overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings include:

• 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

Details about pay are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this job posting.