Environmental & Sustainability Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for executing the environmental and sustainability program at the Valley, Nebraska facility. This includes coordinating with all area management teams to ensure compliance with Valmont Environmental & Sustainability standards and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements as well as managing site-wide sustainability programs.

Responsibilities

• Timely maintenance and submittal of environmental permits including those required for storm water discharge, Title V air permitting and NESHAP compliance, RCRA hazardous-waste labeling, handling, storage, and reporting including Form R and Tier II submittals and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Reporting Valley’s sustainability metrics to Corporate ESPS and coordinating meetings, agenda, and implementation of Valley sustainability program activities.
• Assisting, as needed, with other sustainability projects throughout the company and ensuring applicable personnel training as it relates to regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
• Safeguarding two closed waste treatment lagoons and other historical environmental liabilities at the site.
• Assisting with the on-site potable water wells and distribution system, requiring a NE water treatment operator’s certification.
• Ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the campus waste yard serving the Valley site and supervising the Hazardous Waste Yard Technicians.

Requirements

• Ability to create and execute upon a long-term vision and roadmap.
• Project Management skills are requisite.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Certified in or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment: 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training (29 CFR 1910.120), Hazardous Waste Management Training (40 CFR 262.34 (a) (4)), DOT Hazardous Waste Management Training (49 CFR 172 Sub part H), RCRA Part B Post-Closure Training (40 CFR 265.16), HAZWOPER Certification.
• Incumbent shall have or obtain within 1 year a Class IV Water Operator license and maintain with required CEUs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to all organizational levels within the company.
• A hands-on leader with visibility on the shop floor to influence and develop partnerships with the various operations.
• Ability to and manage direct reports and influence and mentor other key team members and site leadership.
• Make effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Management or related discipline and equivalent experience 10+ years environmental management experience.
• Direct supervisory and leadership experience.
• Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM).

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with hazardous waste management and water treatment.

Benefits

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package which includes:

• 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.