EHS Specialist

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing environmental, health and safety support and ensuring that all practices are in compliance with Valmont policies and local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations. This position is responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and its permitting applications. The incumbent will support the development and coordination of training programs in accordance with site and organizational programs. 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. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. That’s the value we add.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9 + years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers and general public
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter and a team player able to interact with all levels of employees
• Ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast paced, hectic environment
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing or related environment preferred
• Ability and authorization to train employees in CPR/AED/First Aid

Responsibilities

• Coordinates planning, organization and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure that management takes actions needed to raise employee awareness regarding EHS matters.
• Advises management on government regulations relating to health and safety, and recommends necessary action to attain compliance
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in preparation of material evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations, and participates in hearings as needed.
• Participates in administration of workers compensation program, including working with insurance carrier to cut down on lost employee time and cut back on unjust claims
• Conducts regular safety inspection tours of facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective action or preventative measures where indicated
• Responsible for OSHA reports and record keeping and maintains safety files and records
• Devises, supervisors and coordinates mandatory and voluntary training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness
• Conducts all required environmental tasks as required by Valmont policy and state and federal agencies.
• Maintains all records for EHS functions for the sites.
• Compiles and submits safety accident reports required by regulatory agencies
• Conducts safety-specific new employee orientation
• Facilitates and directs the activities of the site safety committees
• Primary site contact for state and federal audits
• Primary site contact for clinic regarding workers comp accidents

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees