EHS Specialist
About the job
- Successful completion of the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire.
- Create the annual, site-specific environmental, health and safety targets and objectives to measurably reduce the site's significant health and safety risks and environmental impacts.
- Serve as the site-level expert in the Environment, Health and Safety information management system and manage data related to injuries, workers compensation claims, near-miss incidents, internal and external inspections, and environmental permits.
- Lead the risk assessment process to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site.
- Manage implementation of global EHS standards, including Hazardous Energy Control/Lockout, Confined Space Entry, and Waste Storage.
- Lead the deployment of environment, health and safety teams, such as the Safety Committee and Green Team, and facilitate their engagement in compliance, environmental footprint reduction, and continuous improvement activities.
- Lead the team-based incident investigation process to drive appropriate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain training processes to ensure required environmental, health and safety training is defined, addresses required content, and is tracked to completion.
- Collect data for reporting and permit submittals for multimedia environmental regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the site's initial point of contact with national and local environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies.
- Engage daily with employees on the floor to foster a cooperative, engaged safety program.
- Conduct all EHS training and EHS committee meetings.
- Collect and enter data for all safety contacts and hazard identifications.
- Collect and enter data for all environmental regulatory requirements.
- Manage the waste storage area, including record keeping, tracking, and disposal.
About the company
Valmont supplies infrastructure products and engineered solutions for road safety, power, wireless, lighting, energy, mining, water management, and agriculture, designing and manufacturing steel poles, towers, lighting, irrigation, and other infrastructure components for government, utilities, and agricultural customers. These products are delivered through direct sales and long-term contracts, providing site-specific, durable solutions that support transportation, energy networks, and farming operations. It differentiates itself with a global footprint across 100 countries and 87 facilities, a diversified end-market mix, and recurring revenue from long-term contracts. Its goal is to help customers improve safety, efficiency, and resource management while supporting growth in energy, food production, and infrastructure worldwide.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
1946
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 sales rose 6.5% to $1.12 billion, and guidance rose July 21.
- Infrastructure sales jumped 15% in Q2 2026, led by North America Utility.
- Board chair transition to Catherine J. Paglia on December 26, 2026 preserves continuity.
What critics are saying
- Agriculture sales fell 16% in Q2 2026, and Middle East disruptions hit July 21 guidance.
- CBP inquiries from February 2026 still pressure Mexican steel tariff compliance and margins.
- If utility demand normalizes after 2026 capacity spending, Valmont’s growth story breaks.
What makes Valmont unique
- Valmont controls ConcealFab, strengthening 5G, broadband, and next-generation wireless infrastructure since 2026.
- Utility backlog reached $1.58 billion on June 27, 2026, showing sticky grid demand.
- Valmont’s brownfield capacity expansion targets mid-20% drop-through margins from utility projects.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement