EHS Specialist

Description

• Facilitates the implementation of training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and incident best practices.
• Supports the development and implementation of the site-specific annual EHS goals to measurably reduce risks and impacts.
• Will learn and gain expertise in the company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) information management system to manage data related to EHS events such as injuries, workers compensation claims, near miss incidents and internal and external inspections, and environmental permits.
• Assists in conducting the risk assessment process to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site.
• Partners with regional and site management to ensure consistent deployment of standards, campaigns and initiatives across the organization.
• Assists with training/mentoring to regional/site representatives to strengthen EHS compliance and best practices.
• Supports development, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to facilitate EHS strategic initiatives.
• Supports serious post incident reviews at their site, communication of incidents that result or have the potential to result in serious injury; partners with Regional EHS Directors/Managers and site representatives to identify root causes and preventive actions are effectively deployed across the organization.
• Stay current with EHS property conservation regulations and standards.
• Serves as a liaison between regional and site management, risk management and human resources on applicable topics.
• Formulates and implements actions on various EHS topics, as necessary, and shares updates with leadership.
• Assists in the development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Assists the team-based incident investigation process to help identify appropriate root cause and helps facilitate corrective action measures.
• Participates in and facilitates the deployment of environment, health and safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee, etc.) and facilitates their engagement in ownership of the activities required to maintain compliance, reduce the site’s environment footprint and drive continuous improvement.
• Collects data for reporting and permit submittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Prior experience implementing and/or maintaining an enterprise-wide database system
• Successful completion of the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire.
• Reports directly to the Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Manager and has no direct or indirect reports.
• Preferred Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with 3 years of EHS or related experience, OR 5 years of experience of EHS or related experience.
• Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) or ISO 45001, 14001 desired
• Ability to lead or support corporate, division, business unit and site teams responsible for managing EHS risks.
• Experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry
• Track record of making effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information.
• Previous experience with multi-national companies with progressive EHS programs

Benefits

• Work Life Support
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance