EHS Manager

EHS Manager

The EHS Manager serves as the principal health and safety professional for the Bartow operations located in Bartow, FL. The incumbent will provide guidance and support to local management on the design, implementation and maintenance of processes that support Valmont's Health and Safety Management System (e.g., Health and Safety Playbook). The position reports to the Plant Manager and requires collaboration with company employees at all levels in the workforce. This position is accountable for establishing the overall strategic direction for the facility's safety and loss prevention / reduction initiatives in conformance with corporate initiatives and direction. This is a "hands-on" position requiring regular, shop floor and requires occasional travel to other locations.

Essential Functions

• Serve as site's initial point of contact for governmental regulatory agencies on issues related to health and safety.
• Consult with all departments on use of equipment, fire prevention, health and safety programs.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of health and safety risk assessment tools designed to identify, prioritize and control exposure to the sites most significant safety risks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety technologies and processes such as ergonomics risk assessments, industrial hygiene exposure assessments, electrical arc flash hazard analyses and machinery safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a large number of different projects to completion.
• Track record of making effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA / NIOSH / NFPA regulations, standards and practices.
• Utilize the Environmental Health and Safety database.
• Manage implementation of the Valmont Global Health and Safety Standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspection tours of facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommend corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Manage, develop and maintain the training processes and conduct safety specific new employee orientations.
• Complete JSAs for all task at the Bartow location.
• Complete SOPs for all task at the Bartow location.
• Review JSAs and SOPs annually and ensure each employee is retrained and sign off.

Other Important Details about the Role

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

In addition to an office setting, the incumbent also spends a portion of his / her time outside during all seasons of the year and in the manufacturing areas. The incumbent is expected to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required. This position is exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat and cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, fire, smoke, unstable debris, confined spaces, and working in high areas. Some travel to domestic locations may be required (5 percent).

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 :

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.