EHS Coordinator

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Mendota Heights, MN

2d • $57,400 - $71,800 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or an Associate's Degree with 2+ years’ experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively in a positive manner with all levels of the organization.
• The ability to read, interpret, and develop procedures, safety policies, training materials, standard operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Successful completion of Valmont Coatings EHS Curriculum within 12 months.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Must be able to read and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of experience in galvanizing or related industry.
• Experience using Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety database programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of annual, site-specific environmental, health, and safety targets and objectives to measurably reduce exposure to the site’s most significant health and safety risks and environmental impacts.
• Identifies action-based EHS goals for site leadership team members and supervisors to support achievement of site-specific EHS targets and objectives.
• Function as the site-level expert in the company’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) database to manage data related to health and safety events such as injuries, workers' compensation claims, near-miss incidents, and internal and external inspections.
• Manages implementation of the Valmont global safety and environmental standards, which include, but are not limited to, Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry, and Waste Storage.
• Assist in the deployment of environmental, health, and safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee, Green Team, etc.) and facilitate their engagement in ownership of the activities required to maintain compliance, reduce the site’s environmental footprint, and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of training processes to ensure that required environmental, health, and safety training is defined, addresses required content, and is tracked to completion.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and permit submittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the site’s initial point-of-contact with national and local environmental, health, and safety regulatory agencies.
• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Daily engagement with employees on the floor to foster a cooperative safety program.
• Conduct all safety meetings and safety committee meetings.
• Assist with the collection and data entry of all safety contacts and hazard identifications.
• Assist with accident and near-miss investigations, determine root cause, and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Assist with the collection and data entry of all environmental regulatory requirements.
• Manage waste storage areas, including record keeping, tracking, and disposal.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED