Valmont Industries, Inc.
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1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403
Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that focuses on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to move the world forward. We are committed to creating a sustainable future by improving energy reliability, renewables access, connectivity, and overall infrastructure.
Join a company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in its employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. Apply now.
Position summary This position serves as the principal environmental, health and safety (EHS) professional at a Valmont manufacturing site. It requires initiative on special projects and will lead the activities of the site’s EHS-related teams. The EHS Coordinator will lead the implementation of Valmont’s Health and Safety Playbook and Environmental and Sustainability Playbook at the site. The role must align the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall strategies. The incumbent is responsible for identifying sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and taking action with site and division leadership. The EHS Coordinator should assist others in growth of Environmental Health and Safety practices and interact with site production employees to identify and control hazards that can cause harm.
Essential functions
Assist in creating annual, site-specific EHS targets and objectives to measurably reduce exposure to the site’s key health and safety risks and environmental impacts
Identify action-based EHS goals for site leadership and supervisory teams to support achievement of targets
Act as the site-level expert in the company’s EHS database to manage data related to injuries, workers’ compensation claims, near-miss incidents, inspections, and environmental permits
Manage implementation of Valmont’s global safety and environmental standards (e.g., Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry, Waste Storage)
Assist deployment of EHS teams (e.g., Safety Committee, Green Team) and facilitate engagement in ownership of compliance and continuous improvement
Assist with development and maintenance of training processes to ensure required EHS training is defined, content is appropriate, and tracked to completion
Assist with data collection, reporting, and permit submittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements
Serve as the site’s initial point-of-contact with national and local environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies
Assist the incident investigation process to identify root causes and help implement corrective actions
Formulate and implement actions on EHS topics and share updates with leadership
Facilitate the implementation of training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and incident best practices
Other important details about the role
Reports directly to the General Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Manager; no direct or indirect reports
Daily engagement with floor employees to foster a cooperative safety program
Conduct all safety meetings and safety committee meetings
Collect and enter data for all safety contacts and hazard identifications
Perform accident and near-miss investigations, determine root cause, and implement countermeasures
Collect and enter data for environmental regulatory requirements
Manage waste storage area, including record keeping, tracking and disposal
Stay current with EHS property conservation regulations and standards
Complete Valmont EHS Coordinator curriculum within 12 months of hire
Required qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or a degree with 2+ years’ experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to read, interpret, and develop safety policies, procedures, training materials and SOPs
Demonstrated passion and integrity with drive to excel and deliver results
Highly qualified candidates will also possess
Bachelor’s Degree
1-2 years of experience in manufacturing
Experience using Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment
Experience utilizing and maintaining EHS database programs
Benefits Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package. Some offerings depend on the role, schedule, or location and can include:
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 and health coaching
Valmont does not discriminate 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require assistance in filling out the application, email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Source date: 2025-11-29
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Farming
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1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403
Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that focuses on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to move the world forward. We are committed to creating a sustainable future by improving energy reliability, renewables access, connectivity, and overall infrastructure.
Join a company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in its employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. Apply now.
Position summary This position serves as the principal environmental, health and safety (EHS) professional at a Valmont manufacturing site. It requires initiative on special projects and will lead the activities of the site’s EHS-related teams. The EHS Coordinator will lead the implementation of Valmont’s Health and Safety Playbook and Environmental and Sustainability Playbook at the site. The role must align the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall strategies. The incumbent is responsible for identifying sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and taking action with site and division leadership. The EHS Coordinator should assist others in growth of Environmental Health and Safety practices and interact with site production employees to identify and control hazards that can cause harm.
Essential functions
Assist in creating annual, site-specific EHS targets and objectives to measurably reduce exposure to the site’s key health and safety risks and environmental impacts
Identify action-based EHS goals for site leadership and supervisory teams to support achievement of targets
Act as the site-level expert in the company’s EHS database to manage data related to injuries, workers’ compensation claims, near-miss incidents, inspections, and environmental permits
Manage implementation of Valmont’s global safety and environmental standards (e.g., Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry, Waste Storage)
Assist deployment of EHS teams (e.g., Safety Committee, Green Team) and facilitate engagement in ownership of compliance and continuous improvement
Assist with development and maintenance of training processes to ensure required EHS training is defined, content is appropriate, and tracked to completion
Assist with data collection, reporting, and permit submittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements
Serve as the site’s initial point-of-contact with national and local environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies
Assist the incident investigation process to identify root causes and help implement corrective actions
Formulate and implement actions on EHS topics and share updates with leadership
Facilitate the implementation of training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and incident best practices
Other important details about the role
Reports directly to the General Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Manager; no direct or indirect reports
Daily engagement with floor employees to foster a cooperative safety program
Conduct all safety meetings and safety committee meetings
Collect and enter data for all safety contacts and hazard identifications
Perform accident and near-miss investigations, determine root cause, and implement countermeasures
Collect and enter data for environmental regulatory requirements
Manage waste storage area, including record keeping, tracking and disposal
Stay current with EHS property conservation regulations and standards
Complete Valmont EHS Coordinator curriculum within 12 months of hire
Required qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or a degree with 2+ years’ experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to read, interpret, and develop safety policies, procedures, training materials and SOPs
Demonstrated passion and integrity with drive to excel and deliver results
Highly qualified candidates will also possess
Bachelor’s Degree
1-2 years of experience in manufacturing
Experience using Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment
Experience utilizing and maintaining EHS database programs
Benefits Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package. Some offerings depend on the role, schedule, or location and can include:
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 and health coaching
Valmont does not discriminate 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require assistance in filling out the application, email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Source date: 2025-11-29
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Farming
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