Valmont Industries
On-Site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
Valmont Industries, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
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.
A Brief Summary of This Position This position serves as the on-site principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional at the Brenham, TX Valmont manufacturing site. This position requires individual initiative on special projects to complete a wide variety of tasks that are part of Valmont’s comprehensive EHS initiatives. This includes leading the activities of the site’s EHS related teams. The position will lead implementation of Valmont’s EHS Playbook for the site. The EHS Manager must be able to align the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall enterprise wide EHS strategies. The incumbent is responsible to swiftly detect sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and act in conjunction with appropriate site and regional leadership teams. It is critical that the EHS Manager assists others in their growth and knowledge in Environment, Health, and Safety practices. It is expected that the EHS Manager interacts with site production employees to identify and control hazards that can result in harm.
Location This position is on-site in Brenham, TX.
Compensation Pay range: $86,200 - $107,800 - $134,700. Determined by DOJ.
Essential Functions
Reports directly to the Senior Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional EHS Manager
This role requires up to 10% travel (International/Domestically), including overnight stays
This position is 100% on-site in Brenham, TX.
Creates the annual, site-specific Environmental, Health and Safety targets and objectives for the site to measurably reduce exposure to the site’s most significant health and safety risks and environmental impacts
Functions as the site level expert 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
Leads the risk assessment process to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site
Manages implementation of Valmont’s global EHS standards which includes, but is not limited to, Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry and Waste Storage
Leads the deployment of Environment, Health, and Safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee, Green Team, etc.) and facilitates their engagement in ownership of the activities required to maintain compliance, reduce the site’s environment footprint, and drive continuous improvement
Leads the team-based incident investigation process to drive appropriate root cause and corrective actions
Develops and maintains training processes to ensure that required environmental, health and safety training is defined, addresses required content and is tracked to completion
Collects data for 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.
Successful completion of the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire
All other duties as assigned
Other Important Details
Ability to assist in an indirect multisite support role as needed by the company
Develops subject matter expertise in assigned discipline
Daily engagement with employees on the floor to foster a cooperative safety program
Manages all safety meetings and safety committee meetings
Manages collection and data entry of all safety contacts and hazard identifications
Manages collection and data entry of all environmental regulatory requirements
Manages waste storage area, including record keeping, tracking and disposal
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s with 6 years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8 years relevant experience or 10 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated Environmental, Health and Safety management success in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on program implementation and training
The ability to work in a cooperative manner and communicate effectively in a positive manner with all levels of the organization
The ability to read, interpret and develop safety policies, procedures, training materials and standard operating instructions and procedural manuals
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline or suitable work experience (Highly Qualified)
1-2 years of experience in galvanizing or a related industry (Highly Qualified)
Experience using Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment (Highly Qualified)
Experience utilizing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety database programs (Highly Qualified)
Certification as Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) or country equivalent desired (Highly Qualified)
Working Environment and Physical Efforts The primary working condition for this position is a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. There will also be times when the EHS Manager works in an office environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hard hats may be required in most manufacturing areas, and it is the EHS Manager’s responsibility to ensure that all people (employees, vendors, customers, visitors) are in conformance with all safety requirements and that all employees enforce the safety requirements consistently and without exception. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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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.
A Brief Summary of This Position This position serves as the on-site principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional at the Brenham, TX Valmont manufacturing site. This position requires individual initiative on special projects to complete a wide variety of tasks that are part of Valmont’s comprehensive EHS initiatives. This includes leading the activities of the site’s EHS related teams. The position will lead implementation of Valmont’s EHS Playbook for the site. The EHS Manager must be able to align the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall enterprise wide EHS strategies. The incumbent is responsible to swiftly detect sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and act in conjunction with appropriate site and regional leadership teams. It is critical that the EHS Manager assists others in their growth and knowledge in Environment, Health, and Safety practices. It is expected that the EHS Manager interacts with site production employees to identify and control hazards that can result in harm.
Location This position is on-site in Brenham, TX.
Compensation Pay range: $86,200 - $107,800 - $134,700. Determined by DOJ.
Essential Functions
Reports directly to the Senior Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional EHS Manager
This role requires up to 10% travel (International/Domestically), including overnight stays
This position is 100% on-site in Brenham, TX.
Creates the annual, site-specific Environmental, Health and Safety targets and objectives for the site to measurably reduce exposure to the site’s most significant health and safety risks and environmental impacts
Functions as the site level expert 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
Leads the risk assessment process to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site
Manages implementation of Valmont’s global EHS standards which includes, but is not limited to, Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry and Waste Storage
Leads the deployment of Environment, Health, and Safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee, Green Team, etc.) and facilitates their engagement in ownership of the activities required to maintain compliance, reduce the site’s environment footprint, and drive continuous improvement
Leads the team-based incident investigation process to drive appropriate root cause and corrective actions
Develops and maintains training processes to ensure that required environmental, health and safety training is defined, addresses required content and is tracked to completion
Collects data for 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.
Successful completion of the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire
All other duties as assigned
Other Important Details
Ability to assist in an indirect multisite support role as needed by the company
Develops subject matter expertise in assigned discipline
Daily engagement with employees on the floor to foster a cooperative safety program
Manages all safety meetings and safety committee meetings
Manages collection and data entry of all safety contacts and hazard identifications
Manages collection and data entry of all environmental regulatory requirements
Manages waste storage area, including record keeping, tracking and disposal
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s with 6 years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8 years relevant experience or 10 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated Environmental, Health and Safety management success in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on program implementation and training
The ability to work in a cooperative manner and communicate effectively in a positive manner with all levels of the organization
The ability to read, interpret and develop safety policies, procedures, training materials and standard operating instructions and procedural manuals
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline or suitable work experience (Highly Qualified)
1-2 years of experience in galvanizing or a related industry (Highly Qualified)
Experience using Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment (Highly Qualified)
Experience utilizing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety database programs (Highly Qualified)
Certification as Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) or country equivalent desired (Highly Qualified)
Working Environment and Physical Efforts The primary working condition for this position is a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. There will also be times when the EHS Manager works in an office environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hard hats may be required in most manufacturing areas, and it is the EHS Manager’s responsibility to ensure that all people (employees, vendors, customers, visitors) are in conformance with all safety requirements and that all employees enforce the safety requirements consistently and without exception. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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