Environmental & Sustainability Program Lead

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for the Valley, Nebraska facility to lead the environmental and sustainability program, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and corporate standards. This role oversees permits, reporting, training, and remediation activities, including hazardous waste and water system oversight.

The position requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on collaboration with site operations to advance sustainability

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience.
• Provide oversight for long term remediation related monitoring and collaboration with state and federal regulators overseeing CERCLA and RCRA post closure and remedial investigation monitoring.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to use on-line systems provided by governmental agencies for reporting.
• Certified in or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment: 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Hazardous Waste Management Training (40 CFR 262.34 (a) (4))
• DOT Hazardous Waste Management Training (49 CFR 172 Sub part H)
• RCRA Part B Post-Closure Training (40 CFR 265.16)
• HAZWOPER Certification
• Incumbent shall have or obtain within 1 year a Class IV Water Operator license and maintain with required CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental and sustainability program at the Valley facility and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Maintain and submit environmental permits including storm water, Title V, NESHAP, and RCRA waste labeling and reporting.
• Report Valley’s sustainability metrics to Corporate ESPS and coordinate meetings and program activities.
• Assist with other sustainability projects and training related to regulatory compliance and environmental standards.
• Support remediation and management of closed waste lagoons and other liabilities; oversee potable water wells and distribution systems.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation of the campus waste yard and supervise Hazardous Waste Yard Technicians.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Decision-Making

Regulatory reporting

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Associates degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Job description

Valmont is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for the Valley, Nebraska facility to lead the environmental and sustainability program, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and corporate standards. This role oversees permits, reporting, training, and remediation activities, including hazardous waste and water system oversight.

The position requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on collaboration with site operations to advance sustainability