Environmental Health & Safety Support Specialist

3575 25th St SE Salem Oregon 97302-1123

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.

This individual contributor position provides foundational Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support across assigned operations. The role assists in a broad range of EHS matters, including program support, training coordination, reporting, recordkeeping, communication, and day-to-day implementation of site EHS activities. This position is intended for someone with a foundational EHS skill set and practical understanding of workplace health and safety requirements; a technical degree is not required. The incumbent must demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, while supporting EHS priorities under the direction of an operations leader. The role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with employees and leaders, and appropriately handle confidential information.

Essential Functions:

•This position reports to an operations leader and supports local EHS priorities in alignment with company expectations and applicable regulatory requirements
•Assist in the administration of PPE tracking and distribution to help ensure employees have access to required safety equipment
•Support day-to-day EHS activities, including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, preparing communications, and assisting with documentation and reporting
•Compile and distribute EHS reports, including injury and incident information, using EHS information management systems as needed
•Track and maintain employee training records in learning management systems and support coordination of required safety training
•Coordinate and support routine health and safety meetings for the assigned operation or site
•Assist in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of health and safety training and awareness materials
•Support updates to EHS procedures, policies, forms, and training materials as directed
•Promote a positive health and safety culture through consistent support, communication, and follow-through on EHS initiatives
•Assist employees and leaders with general EHS questions, forms, and processes within the scope of the role

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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 [email protected].