Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Duties include the 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. The person in this role is responsible for reporting Valley’s sustainability metrics to Corporate ESPS and coordinating meetings, agenda, and implementation of Valley sustainability program activities. The incumbent assists, as needed, with other sustainability projects throughout the company and ensures applicable personnel training as it relates to regulatory compliance, and environmental standards. This position supports ongoing remediation and management of two closed waste treatment lagoons and other historical environmental liabilities at the site. The position also is responsible for the on-site potable water wells and distribution system, requiring a NE water treatment operator’s certification. The Environmental & Sustainability Manager shall also ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the campus waste yard serving the Valley site and supervises the Hazardous Waste Yard Technicians.

Requirements

• Ability to create and execute upon a long-term vision and roadmap. Project Management skills are requisite.
• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience
• Provide oversite for long term remediation related monitoring and collaboration with state and federal regulators overseeing CERCLA and RCRA post closure and remedial investigation monitoring
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to use on-line systems provided by governmental agencies for reporting
• Certified in or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment: o 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training (29 CFR 1910.120) o Hazardous Waste Management Training (40 CFR 262.34 (a) (4)) o DOT Hazardous Waste Management Training (49 CFR 172 Sub part H) o RCRA Part B Post-Closure Training (40 CFR 265.16) o 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• This position reports into Regional EHS Manager – Valley Campus and has two direct reports
• This role requires up to 5% domestic travel, including overnight stays
• On site position - must be able to work in the office and plant site and support local operations
• Compliance with Nebraska’s safe drinking regulations as it relates to the two on site production drinking water wells
• Inspection, sampling, documentation (DMR’s) requirements of Stormwater and NPDES Permits
• Inspection and documentation of excavation activities (Post Closure)
• Plan updates, inspections and compliance with NESHAP and SPCC regulations
• Water sampling, inspection and compliance of Title 118, AOC and AOAS
• Evaluates and develops waste minimization efforts to reduce waste volume and costs. Oversight of the Waste Storage Yard and other waste management operations, including bulk shipments.
• Educates the operations on their respective wastes and promotes waste minimization activities across the campus.
• Reviews new chemicals requested at the campus via a chemical review process
• Responsible hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal activities including sampling/profiling waste materials.
• Supports department budget by tracking, evaluating, and performing analysis as it relates to the work order system
• Correspond with outside agencies (local, state, federal) concerning environmental regulatory activities at the Valley site
• Work with Corporate ESPS to submit timely and accurate monthly sustainability metrics with objective evidence
• Maintain compliance with NEDEQ RCRA Post Closure Permit Part I and II, Title 128, and Title 118
• The Incumbent reports to the Regional EHS Manager – Valley Campus; maintaining and developing environmental standards for the Valley site as well as overseeing the day-to-day duties of Hazardous Material Technician and the Valley Waste Yard.
• The incumbent is responsible for executing the environmental program at the Valley, Nebraska facility consistent with the Valmont Environmental standards and supporting sustainability programs at the site .
• Responsibilities include evaluations, inspections, sampling, investigations, and corrective actions to those elements.
• The position is responsible for evaluating new processes, developing sustainability metrics and performance measures for the site.
• As a result of the activities involved with the Valley site, this position has a strong dotted line to the Shared Services Facility Manager and must coordinate with other site wide area managers.
• The incumbent assists, as needed, with other sustainability projects within the company.
• This position assists in the development of tools to help comply with environmental regulations and provides training to site facility personnel as it relates to regulatory compliance and its applications.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree