Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Steele, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) supports Valmont’s company-wide EHS strategy and continuous improvement by applying EHS best practices at the site. The role takes initiative on special projects, participates in and facilitates site-level EHS teams, and supports implementation of the Valmont EHS Playbook. The Specialist aligns site activities with enterprise EHS strategies, identifies substandard performance using leading and lagging indicators, and works with site and regional leadership to address issues. The position also helps production employees build their EHS knowledge and identify and control workplace hazards.

The Specialist supports EHS programs and goals, risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory reporting, training, emergency management, and business continuity. The role works with site and regional management, risk management, human resources, and other representatives to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and prevent injuries and incidents. The position reports directly to the EHS Manager or General/Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Manager, and has no direct or indirect reports.

The primary work setting is a manufacturing shop, with occasional work in an office. Shop conditions may include dirt, grease, fumes, temperature extremes, noise, and dust. PPE such as safety glasses and hard hats may be required in manufacturing areas. The role includes extended sitting, computer and office work, occasional movement around the office, and occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor’s or associate’s degree with 3 years of EHS or related experience, or 5 years of EHS or related experience.
• EHS responsibility emphasizing implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs, fire prevention, sustainability, and risk management.
• Track record of making effective decisions when information is limited or ambiguous.
• Ability to lead or support corporate, division, business unit, and site teams responsible for managing EHS risks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with multinational companies with progressive EHS programs.
• Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) or ISO 45001 or ISO 14001.
• Prior experience implementing or maintaining an enterprise-wide database system.
• Experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS strategic initiatives.
• Partner with regional and site management to deploy standards, campaigns, and initiatives consistently.
• Support development and implementation of site-specific annual EHS goals to reduce risks and impacts.
• Learn and use the company’s EHS information management system to manage data on injuries, workers’ compensation claims, near misses, inspections, and environmental permits.
• Assist with site risk assessments to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards.
• Participate in and facilitate EHS teams, including safety committees, to support compliance, reduce the site’s environmental footprint, and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with team-based incident investigations, root-cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Collect data for reporting and permit submissions related to multi-media environmental regulatory requirements.
• Complete the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire.
• Serve as a liaison among regional and site management, risk management, and human resources on applicable topics.
• Assist with development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Support serious post-incident reviews and communicate incidents that result in or could result in serious injury; work with regional EHS leaders and site representatives to identify root causes and deploy preventive actions.
• Assist with training and mentoring regional and site representatives on EHS compliance and best practices.
• Formulate and implement actions on EHS topics as needed and share updates with leadership.
• Facilitate training programs to support regulatory compliance and incident best practices.
• Stay current with EHS property conservation regulations and standards.
• Ensure employees, vendors, customers, and visitors conform to safety requirements in manufacturing areas and ensure employees consistently enforce those requirements.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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 including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree